Police Counter Attack Team

Police Counter Attack Team (Turkish: Polis Karşı Atak Timi) or simply CAT is one of the special forces unit of the General Directorate of Security. Unlike the Police Special Operations Department (PÖH), the unit specializes in executive protection.

Polis Karşı Atak Timi
Police Counter Attack Team
Active1970s–present
Country Turkey
BranchGeneral Directorate of Security
TypePolice tactical unit
RoleClose protection, counter-terrorism and law enforcement
SizeClassified

Role

These teams, established in the 1970s, reinforce the other special forces in the event of a major terrorist incident.[1]

The nature of the team was similar to the SWAT teams of North America, but with greater emphasis on counter-terrorism (CT) training and capability, reportedly to include operations involving hijacked aircraft.

Now, the team changes its role to a close protection unit, which is currently assigned to the protection to the Turkish Prime Minister and President.[2]

Firearms

Handguns

Submachine guns

Rifles

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