PTJ (Anti-terror unit)

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= PTJ (Anti-terror unit)


caption= PTJ flag
dates= Since 06.May.2003
country= Serbia
size= Classified
command_structure=
garrison= Lipovica
garrison_label=HQ
current_commander=Lt. Col.Goran Dragović
current_commander_label=Commander

The PTJ (Anti-terror unit) ( _sr. Против терористичка јединица/Protiv teroristička jedinica) is a special police unit within the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs serving under the directed command of the Minister.

As its name states, the PTJ is oriented primarily towards anti-terror operations as well as securing and maintaining the internal security of Serbia. Often only used in such circumstances deemed too dangerous and sensitive for other police units. Highly trained and equipped the PTJ is ideal for resolving hostage situations, fight against corruption, rescue, bomb disposal, prime security concerns (such as airport security) and many other situations where their skills are applicable.

The units within the PTJ operate with extreme professionalism and devotion to their responsibilities of defending the public from all forms of harm and crisis. This has earned the PTJ great respect through out the world as a elite police unit among other such units as well as earning a place as one of three such special police units in Serbia.

Equipment

Units are equipped with a vast array of specialized firearms including:Serbian-made 7.62 mm and 5.56 mm assault rifles,FAMAS, M4 Carbines,submachine guns, shotguns, riot control agents, stun grenades, and high-powered rifles for marksmen (snipers). They often have specialized equipment including heavy body armor, entry tools,HMMWV vehicles and night vision optics.

External links

* [http://prezentacije.mup.sr.gov.yu/upravapolicije/engleski/index%20engleski.htm Official site]