SWAT Training Program Details
📌 The training involved 68 PNP applicants on December 12, 2022, with 52 participants graduating from the SWAT training program.
👮‍♂️ The graduates include 12 PNP personnel from the Leyte Provincial Police Office and 40 PNP personnel from the Ormoc City Police Office.
⚠️ Participants were informed that tactical demonstrations would involve live combinations and explosives in certain scenarios.

Scenario 1: Terrorist Group Confrontation and Take Down
💥 The scenario involved eight unidentified members of a terrorist group actively threatening civilians, leading to the deployment of the Ormoc SWAT team.
🛡️ SWAT employed a high-intensity residual take down to neutralize threats, prioritizing the safety of the public and authorities due to the criminals' uncooperative nature.
🚑 Post-neutralization, the team proceeded to evacuate all hostages to the nearest hospital or medical outpost.

Scenario 2: Hostage Rescue via Bus Assault
🎯 This demonstration featured a sniper-initiated tactic followed by a diversionary bomb stick and an assault team securing the bus.
💨 The SWAT team successfully rescued the hostages using speed, aggression, and surprise methods.
🎯 The target for the sniper operation was located at a distance of approximately 122 meters.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ SWAT operations emphasize minimizing collateral damage, especially when dealing with uncooperative and extremely dangerous suspects near civilians.
➡️ Successful hostage rescue relies heavily on tactical principles like speed, aggression, and surprise for immediate neutralization of threats.
➡️ The training included realistic elements such as live ammunition and explosives to ensure participants are prepared for high-stakes, real-world situations.

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