Maritime Security Response Team
Maritime security unit of the US Coast Guard
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The Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) is a specialized tactical unit of the United States Coast Guard and forms part of the Deployable Specialized Forces. It is a globally deployable unit specializing in high-risk boarding, direct action variability (ranging from close-quarters combat to precision marksmanship), helicopter insertion, advanced maritime interdiction, and response to CBRNE threats (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive).[3]
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Officially formed in 2006 (MSRT West, 2013)[1]
United States of America| Maritime Security Response Team | |
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MSRT patch | |
| Active | 2004 (de facto) Officially formed in 2006 (MSRT West, 2013)[1] |
| Country | United States of America |
| Agency |  United States Coast Guard |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Counterterrorism Counter narcotics operations Counterproliferation Counter piracy |
| Part of | Deployable Specialized Forces |
| Motto | "Nox Noctis est Nostri" The Night is Ours |
| Structure | |
| Operators | 307 (2020)[2] |
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| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) | Global War on Terrorism |
History
In 2004, a unit named the Security Response Team One (SRT-1) was founded as a Coast Guard unit for specialized maritime drug interdictions, boardings, and operations. The SRT-1 eventually evolved into the Enhanced-Maritime Safety and Security Team (Enhanced-MSST), and the present Maritime Security Response Team in 2006.
Organization
Most MSRT members come from the TACLET and MSST Teams. They train with the Navy SEALS, SWCC, 75th Ranger Regiment, and other Special Operations forces, including some foreign units.[6][7]
Capabilities
- Maritime hostage rescue
- Counter-terrorism
- Direct Action
- CBRNE
- Maritime law enforcement
- VBSS
- Counter-proliferation
- Explosive detection
- Airborne use-of-force
- Personnel security
Operations
Between fiscal years 2015 and 2019, the MSRT deployed 183 times.[2]
