This is a unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency that is tasked with and capable of responding to emergency search and rescue situations all over the country! Border Patrol Agents who are members of this highly-specialized unit are actually volunteers who go beyond their call of duty to give assistance to those in need. Most of the time, they give aid to migrants who try to cross the borders illegally and end up getting injured because of the dangerous terrain which can also be home to wild animals. Other illegal aliens also need rescuing because they are suffering from dehydration or hunger after they have run out of food and water supply.BORSTAR stands for Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue.
BORSTAR agents also respond to distress calls from fellow Border Patrol Agents, residents, and visitors who find themselves in need of help when in the border regions. More often than not, they are the only rescue unit available in these border areas. Highly-trained BORSTAR members perform heroic rescues in various types of environments and often inhospitable climates. They have been called upon to help perform rescues in treacherous mountains and bodies of water. They also respond even when the weather is freezing cold or blisteringly hot. Rescue operations can be quick—that is, they last for only a few minutes or a few hours. But they can also be prolonged—sometimes for days or even weeks.
The position requires specialized training and skills including intelligence, serving high-risk warrants, maritime operations and precision marksmanship. Candidates must complete the month-long BORTAC Operator Training Course, consisting of: Extreme physical fitness.
The key to success for such a challenging GUT CHECK as BORTAC is a longer progressive training program - something 12-24 weeks at a minimum with this Strength /. BORTAC’s Selection and Training Course (BSTC) was designed to mirror aspects of the U.S. Special Operations Forces’ selection courses. The grueling BSTC, which may last over a month, begins with physical testing involving push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, a 1.5 mile run and a pistol qualification. In promotional materials, CBP says Bortac’s selection and training courses are designed to mirror those of the military’s special forces. Among the times Bortac agents have previously operated inside the borders of the U.S. Were the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the 2000 raid on the Miami home of relatives of young Cuban migrant Elian Gonzalez.
Although voluntary, it is not easy to become a BORSTAR agent. First of all, you need to be a full-fledged Border Patrol Agent for two years before you can be considered. All applicants must also go through and application and selection process before they can be selected to attend the BORSTAR Academy.
Bortac Selection And Training Course
If you do make it as one of the individuals selected for training, expect to go through a rigorous and demanding five week course which will test your physical and mental limits. You will be given instruction on search and rescue techniques and related skills, tactical medicine, technical rescue, land navigation, communication, swiftwater rescue, and air operations. You will be taught to value the most important knowledge that all BORSTAR agents share— teamwork.
After basic academy training, all BORSTAR agents have to go through an emergency medical technician course. This is mandatory so that all agents get certified as Basic Emergency Medical Technicians. If you so wish, you can get additional specialized training afterwards. You can train to become a paramedic, police safety diver, rescue watercraft/boat operator, and coldweather operations.
BORSTAR agents can be assigned in any of the local BORSTAR teams at each Southwest Border Sector. The national headquarters of the BORSTAR is in El Paso, Texas.
BORSTAR agents are compassionate and perform a valiant and valuable service to both our country and mankind. If you want to be a part, we encourage you to join!
For your OPITO Approved Courses Such as BOSIET, FOET and HUET, and Other Safety Trainings for Marine, Oil and Gas Industry in Indonesia and Singapore
Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO) is responsible for the standards in the oil and gas industry particularly in emergency response and training.
BSTC is pleased to be accredited as one of its Approved Training Centre by OPITO.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is acknowledged worldwide as the primary source of information and technical standards for the oil and gas industry.
API-U was created to meet the training challenges of the petroleum industry workforce.
BSTC Training is located in Batam, the largest city in the province of Riau Island Indonesia. The city administrative area covers three main islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang (collectively called Barelang), as well as several small islands.
There are numerous ferry crossings operating from Singapore to Batam. They currently connect 2 ferry terminals in Singapore with 5 terminals in Batam. The average ferry travelling time from Singapore to Batam is 1 hour.
Bortac Selection And Training Course
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