Territorial Support Group

What is TSG?

The Territorial Support Group or more commonly known as TSG is a specialist and tactical support unit within ERPT. Within this unit, officers are trained to the highest level within the MET to deal with high risk operations while supporting Trident and SCO-19. Some of these operations include, but are not limited to:

Public Disorder and Riot Control
High Risk Arrests
Protests and Crowd Management
Tactical Support
Warrant Execution

How to I become a member of TSG?

To become a member of TSG you will need to have the following:

Be a Constable +
Be a Response Officer +
Have Good Communication
Be a Team Player
Have all mandatory trainings completed
Must be firearms trained

Once all of the above has been completed you are eligible to attend the TSG training that is held by ERPT Command and the Commander of TSG.

What is the Uniform & Equipment?

Members of TSG are given the tools needed in order to fulfil their duties to the fullest. Below are some of the uniform and equipment TSG officers use:

TSG Marked Helmet
TSG Marked Vest
High Visibility Clothing

Glock
Baton
PAVA Spray
Taser

TSG Carrier Van

The uniform is available to see HERE

Command Structure

Commander of ERPT

TimD [CN-3]

TBD

TBD [TSG-1]

Commander of TSG

The commander of TSG is in charge of running the unit and making sure operations are getting put forward and are running smoothly. They are the one who consults with the ERPT Command team and lets them know if there are any problems that need to be addressed and how to better the unit.

What is the training like?

There are three different phases within the training, obviously we won't go in to detail here but the basic outline is as follows:

Phase 1: Induction

Within this section the trainer will go over an introduction to TSG and the responsibilities that come with it.

Phase 2: Tactical Skills

Within this section the trainer will demonstrate multiple tactics such as formations, building entry and arresting strategies.

Phase 3: Scenarios

Obviously the scenarios won't be disclosed here but, they will be explained properly before taking them and you will gain the necessary knowledge within the training.

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