Special Weapons And Tactics

For the multiplayer gametype, see Team SWAT. Special Weapons And Tactics, often abbreviated to SWAT, are specialized units in human law enforcement agencies which are trained to perform dangerous and high-risk operations. These can include serving high-risk arrest warrants, performing hostage rescue and armed intervention, preventing terrorist attacks, and engaging heavily-armed criminals. SWAT teams are equipped with specialized firearms including assault rifles, submachine guns, shotguns, carbines, riot control agents, stun grenades, and high-powered rifles for marksmen. They often have specialized equipment including heavy body armor, entry tools, armored vehicles, and night vision optics.

Known departments
The only known SWAT departments are a SWAT unit on Harvest, of which Jerald Mulkey Ander was a Major in, and the SWAT department of the New Mombasa Police Department.

List of appearances

 * Halo Graphic Novel
 * Halo 3: ODST
 * Sadie's Story