Characters Crossfire

 OMOH

RussiaThe OMOH is well-known as the 'Black Berets' or the 'Mafia Killers'. They operate as a special police force in Russia. OMOH was organized in 1987 with the purpose of apprehending terrorists and gangsters. Their main task was to stop drug smuggling and violent crime. In October 2002, Chechen rebels took hostages at a theatre in Moscow. The OMOH was commended for their handling of the situation and the safe return of the hostages there.

 SAS

EnglandThe SAS (Special Air Service) is a Special Force in England. They have the longest history and are a prestigious tradition within the English military. SAS is also well-known internationally and has been a great model for other Special Forces. SAS is famous for its rigorous selection process and strict entry requirements. SAS is responsible for managing international conflicts related to England.

S.W.A.T

AmericaIn the early 1960s, the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) and the FBI began organizing a joint-military system in order to combat the rising rate of crime in the city of Los Angeles. The result was the creation of a special force named S.W.A.T (the Special Weapon and Tactics unit). Daryl F. Gates, then-commander of the LAPD, is credited with founding S.W.A.T and since then the force has developed into a distinctive crime-fighting unit. In 1971, S.W.A.T became a permanent force with a unified structure: small troops consisting of 6 soldiers and middle-sized troop consisting of 60 soldiers. Their contribution to city security attracted world attention and admiration during the LA Olympics in 1984.