I had the opportunity to hangout with one of the international SWAT teams attending Urban Shield 2014 in California. I had the honor of meeting up with the Korean Coast Guard SSAT, Sea Special Attack Team, their mission is maritime interdiction. There are approximately 100 police officers in the unit, stationed in five sectors throughout Korea. To be considered for a SSAT officer, all candidates are former Korea military and from the Special Forces community.

On a side note, the team leader was the only English speaker, whereas the rest of the team members spoke and understood some English. There were translators assigned to them from the Alameda County Sheriff's Department, Oakland Police Department and San Francisco Police Department. Needless to say, when confronting badguy roll players, everyone understood the universal language of get the &*%# down & hands up.

SSAT officers are trained in maritime & land operations, boarding vessels, search & arrest warrant services, maritime recovery and supporting other agencies and units in the law enforcement/military community. Urban Shield tested their tactics, skills, & endurance over a 48 hour period. Here are some of the photos I took of the unit. I appreciated their friendship and support.

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Airplane assault


Vehicle assault


Armored vehicle support


Badguys, sims rounds were used for the training exercise.


Maritime assault.


Building assault.