Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais
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Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais Special Actions and Tactics Group | |
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Active | Aug. 1st, 1988–present[1] |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | |
Type | Police tactical unit |
Role | Air assault Close-quarters combat Counter-terrorism Direct action High-value target Hostage rescue Law enforcement Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations |
Part of | (4°BPChq) |
Garrison/HQ | São Paulo |
Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais (Portuguese for Special Actions and Tactics Group), mostly known by its acronym GATE, is a special operations force within São Paulo's military police.
History[]
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Created in 1988, the GATE is subordinate to the 4th Shock Police Battalion, which in turn is subordinate to the Shock Police Command (CPChq). It was initially made up of former members of ROTA. At the company level is commanded by a captain and is operationally divided into tactical teams as well as a bomb squad.
The GATE is one of the most modern special tactics groups of the country, focusing its operations in high-risk situations such as rescuing hostages, raids on high-risk sites and bomb disposal. Operational doctrine provides performance in urban areas
It currently has about 6 tactical teams, a bomb squad, and additional support elements.
Doctrine[]
GATE modeled its operational performance after American police SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) groups. Later complemented its doctrine after Europeans special operations police groups like, GSG9 (German federal police) and the GIGN - Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (France).
Selection[]
Currently, enrollment in GATE is given upon completion of course Special Tactical Actions, lasting 30 days. Considered to be one of the most demanding course of the Military Police of São Paulo State. The course despite not being extensive require great dedication and excellent physical fitness. Another important aspect is the willingness, once the international doctrine provides that voluntary action is paramount to any member of special forces condition.
- Recruits
Admissions are made on the Training Course for Soldiers Military Police of São Paulo. Later lends itself to the internal competition for the Course Special Tactical Actions. For Sergeants, Sergeants Course of Course and later the Special Tactical Actions.
- Officers
Admission takes place through the course of Bachelor of Police Sciences Security and Public Order. Later the officers are also required to complete the Course Special Tactical Actions.
Media depiction[]
The group appears constantly in the media, either for their meritorious performances or occurrences which generated controversy. Currently, the GATE has been appearing in the media much in the face of constant trips of explosives placed by criminals at ATMs.
Equipments[]
Various types of weapons used by GATE:
IMBEL FAL - Assault rifle
IMBEL MD97- Assault rifle
Taurus PT92 - Handgun
- Sniper rifle
PSG1 - Sniper rifle
Remington 700 - Sniper rifle[2]
FN 30-11 - Sniper rifle
SSG M1 - Sniper rifle
AR-10A4 - Sniper rifle
HK MP5A3 - Submachine gun
M4 carbine - Assault rifle
FN SCAR - Assault rifle
M16 rifle - Assault rifle
IMBEL IA2 - Assault rifle
Benelli M3 - Shotgun
C-4 (explosive) - explosive[3]
Other equipments:
Vehicles:
Hatehof Wolf APC Former operator.[5]
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Land Rover Defender
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Toyota Hilux
Chevrolet Blazer
Fiat Doblo
Fiat Ducato
Iveco Daily
Mercedes-Benz Vario
References[]
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/AdmiradoresGate/info
- ^ http://www.istoe.com.br/reportagens/405835_NAO+ATIRAMOS+PARA+ACABAR+COM+UMA+VIDA+MAS+PARA+SALVAR+OUTRA+
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Robô usado no Afeganistão será 'arma' da PM na Copa em SP". 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Os novos Blindados Policiais do Brasil". 13 April 2014.
- Counter-terrorist organizations
- Law enforcement in Brazil
- Military police of the states of Brazil
- Organisations based in São Paulo (state)
- Special forces of Brazil