TORS

Question 1

Mission

Answer 1

To provide extraordinary operation support on a 24-hour basis to the tactical operations group with the intent of resolving high risk situations without loss of life, injury to persons or damage to property.

Question 2

Charter

Answer 2

The TORS, in conjunction with the TOU can be activated for the following High-Risk situations.
* Containing siege and armed offender situations,
* Resolving siege / hostage situations, including the use of force,
* Arresting armed and dangerous offenders in high-risk situations,
* Conducting high risk searches of premises,
* Escorts deemed to be of a high-risk nature,
* Escorting and security of internationally protected persons (IPPs), heads of state and holders of high public office assessed at risk,
* Providing support services for major operations considered high risk.

Question 3

High-level

Answer 3

Situation is currently very tense. Indicates that negotiations are not proceeding smoothly. Threats have been made.
1. Have body armour on
2. Have flash hood on
3. Have goggles/gas mask on arm
4. Weapons in hand
5. Standing by Vehicle/Boat/Helicopter
6. No train/eat/sleep

Question 4

Low-level

Answer 4

Situation is currently calm. Normally indicates that negotiations are proceeding smoothly.
1. Have all your personal equipment ready in one pile
2. Have all your allocated team equipment in one pile
3. Belt order on
4. Remain in holding area
5. Remain in contact
6. Train/eat/administration

Question 5

Call Signs

Answer 5

• TANGO CHARLIE: - Field Commander Tac Ops Unit
• ALPHA: - Assault teams
• SIERRA: - Marksman/Observer teams
• BRAVO: - Perimeter teams
• OSCAR: - Observation Post teams
• NOVEMBER: - Negotiators

Question 6

Colour-codes

Answer 6

Black Side = Back
Green Side = Left
Red Side = Right
White Side = Front