Operational Response Group
The AFP Operational Response Group (ORG) provides tactical policing capabilities and a high readiness respose to incidents of civil disorder. The primary focus of this group is international offshore operations. It falls under the function of the AFP International Deployment Group (IDG).
The ORG supports AFP operations through the provision of Tactical Response Teams (TRT), replacing the previous AFP Operational Response Team (ORT), and the development of Stability Response Teams (SRT). The ORG also has technical and specialist capability to provide support to operations.
The Stability Response Teams (SRT) provides high readiness response to incidents of international civil disorder and riots. These teams undertake advanced training in specialist weaponry and less lethal capabilities. They may also undertake additional functions such as negotiations, communications and marine operations. These members provide the front line rapid response for containment and restoration of civil disorder.
The ORG is made up of approximately 200 members and consists of three Operations Response Units (ORU). Each ORU has approximately 40 operational members. Two of these units are SRT and one is TRT. These members are based in both Canberra (Headquarters) and Brisbane (forward position).
AFP and ORG operations is supported by the Operational Support Unit (OSU). This provides leading edge technology and technical support to operations. Members from the OSU will provide additional specialised skills and equipment, ranging from aviation operations, Specialist Operations Support Team (SOST), marine operators, communicators, negotiators and designated full time police marksmen. The OSU has operational elements positioned in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
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