The Modern Tactical Team: Building Capability without Overloading the Operator
John G. Stephenson Walk through any tactical equipment display or team staging area today and one thing is clear: Modern SWAT operators have more options than ever – better armor, lighter helmets and improved communications. Thermal devices, night vision, drones, robots, rifles, optics, breaching tools, medical gear, less-lethal options, tactical vehicles, and a growing list of specialty equipment all promise to make teams safer and more capable. Most of it can be valuable. The problem is that every new piece…
