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SWAT Aligarh
Since a group of policemen called in from a Police Station would be ill-prepared to deal with a high level threat emanating from well armed, trained and, motivated groups– terrorists or professional criminals, Sri Vikram Singh, Director General of Police set out to develop a model for a compact district level SWAT Team that would be designed to conduct high risk operations like arrest of well armed aggressive individuals, hostage rescue, vehicle interception, counter assault, flush out and, under cover trap operations. He chose Aligarh to experiment and develop the country’s first SWAT team. Aligarh Police created a 20 member SWAT Team led by a Sub Inspector. If required, it divides itself into two independent parts. The officers have been chosen from a pool of volunteers through a test of physical prowess, shooting skills and, professional knowledge. The team has been trained by Asim Arun, SSP Aligarh, himself a commando trained at National Security Guards, Manesar and former head of Prime Minister’s Close Protection Team.

FIREARMS TACTICS
Each member of the team is equipped with three weapons– a rifle (primary weapon), a 9X19 mm pistol (secondary weapon) and, a combat dagger (tertiary weapon). They use a three–point tactical sling to carry and fire their rifles. The firearms tactics is designed to achieve safety, quick response and, ease of operation. The combat shooting skills include shooting with both eyes open (for compete situational understanding), target discrimination, double tap shooting, combat reloads, weapon transition and, weapon retention drills.

OPERATIONAL TACTICS
The operational tactics include tactical movements, multiple entry point assault, diversionary tactics, forcible room entry, room clearing drills, search of a person, vehicle and, room. Arrest and control techniques that are effective and in accordance with the law of the land are taught to these officers. The team can deploy from a variety of vehicles and possesses basic paramedic skills and always carries an elaborate medical kit.

U A C
In Un Armed Combat, they are not only trained in man-to-man combat and take down drills, but are also adept at weapon disarming techniques.

TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Each member carries a portable radio with a headset that enables both VOX and PTT communication. Tactical communication that uses precise and intuitive verbal commands constitutes the core of the team’s operational performance.

NIGHT-FIGHT CAPABILITY
The team is comfortable operating in darkness as it has a carefully cultivated night-fight capability. Night vision sights and tactical lights for weapons, appropriate camouflage and, stealthy movements add up to create an awesome night capability.

UNDER COVER OPERATIONS
Very often, criminals have to be apprehended at public places. For such tasks the team is trained and equipped to deploy under cover and apprehend the target without compromising secrecy or security of the citizens, themselves and, the target.