SWAT

:For other uses, see Swat.

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SWAT (an acronym for Special Weapons and Tactics; originally Special Weapons Attack Team) is a specialized paramilitary police unit in major United States city police departments, which is trained to perform dangerous operations. These can include coordinated attacks on selected targets such as heavily armed criminals in secure locations. SWAT teams are equipped with specialized firearms including submachine guns, carbines, specialized tear gas, concussion grenades, and high-powered rifles for marksmen (snipers). They often have specialized equipment including heavy body armor, entry tools, and night vision optics.

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Acronym - Paramilitary - Police - United States - Submachine gun - Carbine - Tear gas - Concussion grenades - Rifle - Marksmen - Sniper - Body armor

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