Contubernium Tutelae Rapidae
The Contubernium Tutelae Rapidae (CTR), (translated in English as "Rapid Protection Squad") is a special police unit of the Custodia Fisci. It is tasked with counter-terrorism operations and the protection of VIPs and places of interest in the country.
History
The modern CTR traces its roots back to the special response teams present in the Empire of Exponent, which were formed as a response to the uptick in kidnappings and terroristic activity in Hesperidesia during the Hesperidesian Revolutions.
The modern CTR was formed in 1997, immediately after the formation of the Blackhelm Confederacy.
Mission
The unit specializes in counter-terrorism activity, supervising airports, ports, and other sensitive targets. It also combats illicit trafficking, focusing on organized crime, drug and weapons smuggling, and illegal immigration. The CTR also supports the operations of local and regional governments, deploying teams of marksmen during drug-seizure operations or tactical units for high-risk tasks, and can act as riot units in a serious threat to the public order. The CTR is the escort service for the Minister of Finance. The unit is trained in the liberation of hostages, and has operated in missions abroad.
Training
Custodia Fisci personnel qualify for the CTR after passing a course. The 10-week training course, which is physically and psychologically demanding, is held at the Custodia Fisci barracks in Wennavua. The course includes training in police techniques necessary to combat public-order crime, escorting, police administration, and marksmanship with firearms such as RAP-440 pistols, Treadwell SP-X submachine guns, shotguns, and AR-2 assault rifles. Techniques taught are:
- Personal defense and martial arts
- Police and dynamic shooting
- Burglary and hostage release
- Safety stock maintenance
- Fast and armored-car driving
- Guerrilla and anti-guerrilla techniques
- Police techniques