hostage rescue team photo gallery

HOSTAGE RESCUE TEAM Photo Gallery

HRT OPERATOR There is sense of “quiet professionalism” in the HRT unit at Quantico, Virginia.

URBAN ASSAULT

Training exercises to help prepare unit members for critical incidents, such as a hostage situations or terrorist attack.

VANTAGE POINT An HRT Operator takes a position during training to get the best view of the

situation.

NIGHT TRAINING

This exercise is called Fast Rope. Operators of HRT descend on ropes from a hovering helicopter during the night.

TARGET PRACTICE

Operators practice flight tactics during training exercises.

HRT SELECTION Candidates are evaluated for physical fitness. Only the best are chosen.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

HRT operators practice entering a building from the second floor balcony.

THE SHOOTING HOUSE In Quantico, Virginia, suspects are confronted during a training exercise. This enhances their tactical and shooting skills.

TAKING THE PLUNGE

Operators practice underwater diving.

NOW BOARDING Operators boarding from their boat onto a ship for another practice.

GOING UNDERCOVER

HRT operators work on overland movements dressed in camouflage.

FREE FALLING The only full time federal law enforcement counterterrorism unit, HRT trains consistently to uphold their excellent skills, this includes parachuting.

COMING IN Once jumping out of their plane, HRT operators come in on their landing zone after their

practice jump.

LETS DISCUSS Once finishing their training exercises,

the operators get together andreview their actions after an

urban assault.