FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team releases behind-the-scenes look
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The FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is a specialized unit focused on counterterrorism and hostage rescue, established in 1982. It operates as a national SWAT team in high-risk situations and is based at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
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- The FBI Hostage Rescue Team was founded in 1982 by Danny Coulson and completed its final certification exercise in October 1983.
- How the HRT, originally composed of 50 operators, has expanded to over 90 members to effectively respond to hostage situations involving American citizens and allies.
- Why the HRT's role is critical in national security, functioning as a high-level SWAT team for sensitive operations across the United States.
FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team releases behind-the-scenes look
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The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is trained to rescue American citizens and allies who are held hostage by hostile forces, usually terrorists and/or criminals.
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