National Police Organizations generally contain many different units. One of the most functional units of "A Police Organization" is Special Operations Unit as the striking power of tactical operations. The function of this unit is to perform counter-terrorism operations and rescue/save hostages in urban areas or from public transportation means such as ships, planes or trains.
Initial Requirements for "A Police Special Operations Course"
In order to be accepted into the course, candidates must;
- Complete 2500 meters run with 10 kg backpack in 15 minutes or less
- Perform %50 (+) achievement at Infantry Rifle and Pistol
- Complete 150 meters freestyle non-stop swim
- Be younger than 32 years of age
- Be volunteer to join the course
Candidates may apply for the course anytime after they graduated from Police Preparation Schools or Academies as long as they perform the initial requirements.
Training Subjects of the Course
- 1. Physical Stamina Training
- Physical Training (PT)
- Combat Physical Training (CPT)
- Tactical Shooting Training
- Sharpshooting Training
- Tactical Formations, Tactical Use of Vehicles
- Reconnaissance Training
- Intelligence
- Ambush / Counter-Ambush Trainings
- Raid / Counter-Raid Trainings
- Urban Operations Trainings
- Direct Operations
- Body Search
- Building/Site Search
- Vehicle Search
- Hostage Rescue/Saving Operations Training
- Protection Trainings
- Body Guarding
- Site Protection
- Convoy Protection/Escort Training
- Bombs/Explosives Training
- Dog Team Training
- Waterborne Training
Qualifications to be Gained at the End of the Course
At the end of the course, Candidates get qualified to;
- Show sufficient physical condition to perform all kinds of operations
- Know Major Shooting Techniques
- Know Advanced Shooting Techniques and perform sharpshooting
- Know Demolition Techniques and Explosive Types and how to defeat trap mechanism
- Know and Execute Protection Techniques
- Perform Waterborne Operations
- Perform marching and moving in demanding environments/conditions and use vehicles
- Execute Hostage Rescue/Saving Techniques in urban areas or in transportation means such as plane, ship etc..
- Know Raid and Counter-Raid Techniques and Sabotages
- Know First Aid Techniques
Candidates who show success on final tests and examinations at the end of the course are awarded with "POLICE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE".
Personal Equipments/Gears to be used during the course
- Pistol
- Rifle
- Machine Pistol
- Shotgun
- Life Saver Jacket/Vest
- Assault Vest
- Body Armour (Bullet Proof)
- Helmet
- Special Operation Overall Suit
- Night Vision Google
- Night Vision Binocular
- Infrared Chemlight / Chemlight
- Rubber Guns
- First Aid Training Kit (Body Figure, etc)
- Radio
- Mobile Radio Station
- Intercom Devices
- Portable Two-Men Tent/Canopy
Other Equipments/Instruments for Common Use During Course
- Other Weapons in Unit's Inventory
- Helicopter
- Speedboat / Rubber boats
- Electronic Shooting Simulator
- Various Mines / Booby Trap Equipments
- Climbing Training Area / Installation
- First Aid Simulator
- Various Demolition Materials
Training Areas / Installations
- Obstacle Course Area
- Swimming Pool
- Open and Covered Firing Ranges (For Pistol/Rifle and Sniper Rifles)
- Designated Urban Area for Trainings (Buildings etc)
- Climbing Area/Installation
- Designated Area for "Movement Under Enemy Fire"
- Electronic Simulation Rooms
Duration of Course
Training Programme of Special Operations Course including theoretical, practical and simulation trainings last 16 weeks in total.