The Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) elite tactical unit. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The HRT was formed to provide a full-time federal law enforcement tactical capability to respond to major terrorist incidents throughout the United States. [ 9 ]

Jun 30, 2024 · HRT, whose motto is servare vitas (“to save lives”), consists of highly trained members who are exceptionally skilled in speed, stamina, and combat readiness. HRT operatives provide a rapid, full-spectrum, and highly effective tactical response for national security and law enforcement under complex environments.

Feb 5, 2025 · Created in 1983 and based at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the HRT is the U.S. government’s non-Department of Defense full-time counterterrorist tactical team. HRT, whose motto is servare vitas (“to save lives”), provides enhanced manpower, training, and resources to confront the most complex threats.

The team’s motto, servare vitas, (to save lives) represents one of their most important roles. Since 1983, the HRT has responded to high-risk incidents in the U.S. and around the world nearly...

HRT – Hostage Rescue Team. Also part of CIRG (Critical Incident Response Group), HRT is part of the FBI’s tactical response for crises. Unlike SWAT, their members work full-time as HRT agents and respond to incidents involving hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, and high-risk arrests. Their motto is Servare Vitas (To Save Lives).

Bill Lorek, Chris’ dad, wears a wristband presented by the Hostage Rescue team to the Lorek and Shaw families in honor of Chris and Steve’s service to the FBI. The inscription includes their names,...

Jan 8, 2015 · The unit's motto is "Servare Vitas" — Latin for "To Save Lives." And recent events seem to present a compelling argument that the types of skills SEAL Team Six and Delta Force rely on...

HRT was founded on “Servare Vitas,” or “to save lives.” At HRT’s 40th anniversary, the current commander said, “Servare Vitas is not a motto. It’s not a mantra. It is our purpose. It’s why we exist. It’s why we make the immense sacrifices we make.”

Mar 12, 2021 · Members earn their HRT patch, which bears the Latin motto “Servare Vitas,” which means “to save lives.” HRT’s numbers are low: Less than 300, according to Business Insider. But that doesn’t make them any less capable. The team can respond to any number of threats within the U.S. in just four hours.

The patch shows an eagle carrying a broken chain and has the team’s motto, “Servare Vitas” on it, which is Latin for “Saving Lives” There have been several variations of the patch over the years, but the team has shied away from having the initials “HRT” on any patch that they wear until recently, when they have employed some vest ...