Joan Lunden Behind Closed Doors: FBI Hostage Rescue

[@ComfortsSpecter]

I love that vintage Kit isn’t even that bad for the time Single thigh belts Mohawks Simple holsters Kitted weapons Gun belts Niche little air assault tactics

[@flip5xide]

@@vizla6417 facts

[@fightingirish8584]

Wow, she is a great journalist, and you can tell she had passion filming this and being apart of the exercises. Great job!

[@ltsky311]

You don't get reporters anymore you get message peddlers from higher up. I miss the days of Report whats there to report. Forget the agendas.

[@elitecoder955]

She wanted to be HRT too 😂

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

​@elitecoder955 She HERSELF should've been an HRT, she definitely sure as HELL WOULD'VE MADE AN EXCELLENT ONE TOO AS WELL OKAY.

[@jonnyf9523]

anyone else notice at 6:31 one of the 1911's has its grip safety taped down?

[@grappler240]

With old school operators this was/is VERYY common with the 1911s. Back in the day, many carriers of it actually had the safety PINNED down by a gunsmith so as to never be an issue.

[@ghostsfraghouse]

There's also a rare ass Novak customized HRT spec High Power from the 80s sitting next to it. Old school HRT gear.

[@mrhellotherehowareu1384]

Most likely because they’re wearing gloves.

[@vtwinbuilder3129]

Captialist Fox Those Novak HP’s are badass.

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

@@grappler240 wdym by down?

[@Daubist]

Joan blew that target away on full auto!

[@strawdawgs78]

Yeah, she had good muzzle control. You can tell the instructor was impressed.

[@lonestarpatriot6675]

Yeah i was shocked... She had like a 70 percent hit rate on full auto with basically no training! LOL!

[@diligentone-six2688]

@TaketheK I N G D O M he's a pansy. Probably a Virgin that couldn't impress a woman.

[@jessezitting9153]

That smile of satisfaction on her face in the full auto slow mo was contagious

[@Dan-di9jd]

Not really.

[@jessezitting9153]

@@Dan-di9jd 16 people seem to think so

[@Dan-di9jd]

@@jessezitting9153 not really

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Springfield Professional 1911. Dream pistol. I have the TRP Operator, so that’s about as close as I can get for now.

[@Natedogg8922]

Very interesting - hard to find videos like this about such a unit. Thanks!

[@zacht364]

Nickie B yea they don't like publicity or notoriety. and reson being is that some of these guys were former Navy SEALS, DELTA force Operators and other special forces units. also a fact that not everybody knows is some of these guys can be asked to join the CIA for a certain period of time for their SAD and SOG units which consists mostly of tier 1 operators. so yeah don't see them much or hear about them much which is exactly how they want it.

[@natashasanchez3234]

Zach t but now u know them no more hiding

[@BurgerGrabber]

she was an absolute unit

[@jacobbrown3097]

purplinko retired operators do in fact join HRT

[@BluFor18]

@@jacobbrown3097 not many of them though, and I would highly doubt someone from Delta or DEVGRU would go to the HRT. Not necessarily saying that no one from those units has but by that time they would probably just want to retire

[@micahrushin]

“Highly secured facility surrounded by a fence topped with barbed wire.” *leaves door open*

[@youngc0930]

I guess he left the door open to let the cameraman in

[@gustavoechevarria9369]

Modern "journalists" This is how you do a documentary.

[@johng9431]

One of my favorite reporters

[@Chardansearavitriol]

The very first scene made me think they recieved a lot of training from SAS because of identical equipment. Amazing details

[@mattysee24]

Because you saw an Mp5? Lol every British person is former SAS

[@Chardansearavitriol]

@@mattysee24 those are 10mm mp5s, for instance

[@shamaron2015]

they were trained by delta force, and delta force was inspired by the sas.

[@Chardansearavitriol]

@@mattysee24 ok so its a while later, and I need to edit my statement. I believe those are mp5/40s, still in the sentiment of SAS using 10mm, but 40 smith and wesson was probably more easily available in the USA. But in spirit, a harder hitting mp5

[@gnarasjesus522]

@@Chardansearavitriol A lot of HRT operators are recruited from Delta and Ranger regiment. MP5 use when this was filmed wasn't an SAS influence, really. It was shorter and lighter than the M4 Carbine, and the significantly shorter barreled MK18 didn't exist yet. When operating in a confined space or from a vehicle you want the shortest barrel realistically possible, and the MP5 family fit the bill well for the time. This is also why the SAS used them.

[@davetcummings]

0:59 was that Waco burning to the ground?

[@frankielangan8269]

Im kinda shocked how well she shot full auto

[@YeeLeeHaw]

26:20 Violence! Speed! And Momentum!

[@johndavis9432]

These men and everyone else like them are a rare breed and this country is lucky to have them.

[@marshallamp682]

Seriously deadly business. You betcha. David Koresh and Vicky Weaver would vouch for that.

[@environmentart]

ppl don't know this but during the filming of this segment the reporter Joan Lunden invented the "double-tap", a shooting technique that was subsequently adopted by a wide range of CT/SOF units.

[@louisjordan4702]

what ever

[@environmentart]

@@louisjordan4702 this is true my uncle was there

[@pepper5128]

Really interesting, phenomenal reporting. I love it!

[@benshared7701]

THEY ALSO USE AR-15S, HK-416S, REMINGTON 870 SHOTGUNS, M-4S, M-14S, AND BENELLI M4 SUPER 90S

[@TBendez]

YES in all caps. This was however shot a long time ago before short-barreled 5.56 NATO-rifles were in wide use for the civilian side of things.

[@liberalfreedom4315]

The HRTs breaching methods quicker than Seal Team Six

[@sam-kx3ty]

They are basically a military unit

[@carsonvanwassenhove1627]

And this is why I want to join the Hostage Rescue Team

[@dusitthehtoe2561]

Me too

[@Lengend-cu6ef]

Did you do it 7 years later?

[@Lengend-cu6ef]

@@dusitthehtoe2561did you do it 5 years later?

[@johnglock685]

i miss the FBI HRT ranger green uniform with the tan vest and there black uniform with the black vest way better than the multicam.

[@johnglock685]

@Adam Beeson Don't know why?? I think multicam should be for the military and with black i think the FBI does not wanna look like LAPD SWAT. I think a green flight suit with a tan or black vest would be better for them than multicam.

[@jaredmadsen1523]

@@johnglock685 Multicam blends into any environment, also all black or green uniforms stick out like a sore thumb on NVDs. With almost any organized terrorist group having access to NVDs nowadays, that's why almost every tactical unit wears Multicam now.

[@johnglock685]

@@jaredmadsen1523 So why does the LAPD SWAT TEAM still wears Black or Navy Blue???

[@jaredmadsen1523]

@@johnglock685 because LAPD swat isn't going on missions to Afghanistan to capture HVTs.

[@ronaldhltullmann361]

If... and in case if i need a female Body Guard i'll give you a call or email and you'll be hired right on the spot.... because you're such a tough lady and not afraid of anybody.... compliments Joan !!

[@frankcastle4435]

Joan is one the very few

[@KiefferPlant]

It's amazing how much gear has changed over the years but the firearms are almost identical XD

[@JoshToColemanTD]

Look at all the recruits

[@vtwinbuilder3129]

0:01 - I’m not super familiar with the operation of 1911’s so this may sound stupid but what is the man doing at this point? I assume a brass check?

[@kingblucci9781]

Press check, just making sure there’s one in the chamber.

[@vtwinbuilder3129]

king b lucci brass check, press check, that’s what I meant. I figured that’s what he was doing. Thanks.

[@cap1110]

This was filmed only a couple years after the HRT was involved in Ruby Ridge and Waco. Thought it was interesting

[@papasmurf2013]

What year was this?

[@twoResets]

2000

[@MrRogelio297]

Was a teammate shot 18:42 ?

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Simulating being shot as part of a scenario.

[@chaslavk72]

when was this video made?

[@JoeDurobot]

*The series ran from1996 to 2001 and they are saying their new shoot house was build in 2000.* *So filmed in 2000 or 2001.*

[@kratzlaff308]

Yeah, not before 2000. Guy had a Eotech 551 on his MP5/10, and the 551 was introduced in 2000 if I'm not mistaken

[@isrstrategies]

really haven’t responded in the usa to any major incidents like say the french or sas has in europe

[@hexebarya7395]

Your not doing your research

[@urueta1]

My family is in the FBI HRT. 1993 Waco Texas

[@shawne02]

😶

[@irobot428]

Can a 40 year old former unit guy serve in the HRT or is there an age limit?

[@alfredosauce2798]

With an age waiver.

[@Apartment10LDN]

A 40 year old unit guy is by no means an ordinary 40 year old and comes with a TON of experience so I reckon that’s possible

[@flposdetail]

Yes. But a former "unit" guy would now this. ACE and HRT train together quite regularly. FBI agents can be no older than 37 on their appointment, unless they are already employed in federal service. Mandatory retirement is 57, but LEO's can remain til 60 with a waiver. Going through HRT selection at 40 is not impossible, but could be challenging. However, there are several salty 40s aged guys running around CIRG.

[@tdreloaded]

Very interesting, do they ever get breaks?

[@marshallamp682]

Mistakenly killed one person??? That was Vicky Weaver. Was nice how they minimized that small mistake.

[@Kriegter]

F

[@gihn7995]

@Johnny Dong yeah shit happens.. it was only a woman holding her baby

[@perlenbacher6788]

when was this documentary released?

[@enzov9772]

0:17 it looked like Joan sat in to be a hostage as well

[@GusFogle]

The MP5 in 10mm is such a cool concept. Too bad it didn't last. I guess the wear on parts was just too much, as well as the widespread adoption of the AR platform by police agencies.

[@GusFogle]

@Jack Benton Not to mention domestically manufactured ARs are far cheaper to widely adopt than dealing with importing expensive German hardware ;-) I have a semi automatic SBR'd MP5 in 9mm and if in close quarters I would pick it over any of my AR's. I can put more rounds on target quickly and most imporantly, the concussion isn't deafening. Short barreled AR's in particular are especially rough in terms of concussion, even more so in doors. Moot point though, the age of sub machine guns is pretty well over.

[@GusFogle]

@Jack Benton From the "operator" perspective, that makes sense. The AR is clearly ballistically superior, even with a short barrel. I can only speak from the perspective of a civilian gun enthusiast who owns both an MP5 and AR's. If I had to pick one to run indoors without access to a suppressor, I'd pick the MP5. Pistols are still viewed as relevant today, and I see the MP5 essentially as a bridge between pistols and long guns- due to the stock, it can be fired more accurately than pistols, and the longer barrel provides better perforance than you'd get from a standard pistol. So in my opinion, subguns aren't as good as rifles, but they are still better than pistols.

[@theoneand0nly874]

The 10mm doesn’t wear as much as you think, those guns can last 30 years if you take care of them. Use the right locking piece and replace extractors and ejectors every half decade and your good. You can get a 10mm clone for around $3000 which isn’t much and that’s brand new

[@jameslyddall]

when was this filmed?

[@wilshirewarrior2783]

Hostage Roasting Team

[@vanmorgan1867]

Har har har you’re so clever. Fuckstick.

[@stevenlewis8028]

Van Morgan it’s actually pretty funny

[@GodofWhoopass]

That's Fuse

[@amboyjamboy2267]

That was rude fucknut

[@eazye088]

Waco reference.

[@johnrodriguez3870]

Joan Lunden: Great Video on FBI HRT, but Hun, You tensed up Your Muscles, anticipating the recoil of the H&K MP5 SMG, and, the buttstock of the WPNSYS ( Weapon System) sat too high on Your Right Shoulder. Other than that, Bravo Zulu, Luv.🇺🇸🦅🗽👮🚓⚖️🗡️

[@romelohdz]

Oh my gawd those 1911s

[@sgt.dredge1745]

what's the bulletproof vest are they used?

[@freedom_seeker06]

So they have never had used 9mm MP5A5???

[@beppegoodoldrebel4265]

you can see one at 5:40

[@valkry007]

Anybody know where Lon Horiuchi is ?

[@isabellahermoso8819]

American HRT sniper, right? Do you mean where or who?

[@isabellahermoso8819]

Was he the one who killed someone he was not supposed to kill?

[@7071t6]

Howe if only they were used at the sydney lindt cafe siege? the snipers would have shoot monis with in the first 15 minutes full stop bomb or no bomb?

[@johnrodriguez7742]

Since 1982AD, The FBI HRT has been, and still is, a Tier One Special Missions Unit of The United States Department of Justice, specializing in CounterTerrorism, Hostage Rescue and Direct Action. Servae Vitas.

[@seppshlllearningcenter419]

When you need innocent people murdered, accept no substitute. FBI HRT.

[@TheJase72]

SAS Trained

[@alexwinters3531]

"Trained for stealth. Trained to strike." * Explosion occurring in next frame *

[@joecruz4615]

FBI has (SWAT) (Enhanced SWAT) and (HRT)

[@sam-kx3ty]

Oh yeah ?

[@Baz09]

Damn the old fashioned orange light flashlights.

[@hibco3000]

Love the guns they carry

[@BurgerGrabber]

21:27 when you come out of the boxed ass room with your whippet

[@curtiscarpenter9881]

Watch some systema videos.

[@stevenlewis8028]

Lol when the English teacher started talking about getting shot at during Waco

[@wilmerday5564]

Can I bypass the three years as SA ? And GO into HRT?

[@trob0914]

NOPE!

[@kurtalder1622]

Sort of, you can enter the tactical recruitment program so you only have to serve 2 years as a SA

[@flposdetail]

Tactical recruitment program gets you to HRT in 2. Nobody goes to HRT after the academy. But you can go to a Divisional SWAT team while you wait.

[@flposdetail]

Jay Bird nah. depends on SAC and TL. I know dudes that got on the team in 12 months.

[@SLSdevgru]

Appreciate the video.

[@ethanmay1767]

They are in Philly now.

[@LK-bz9sk]

Key cards gate open. Walks off w out being sure it closes. Tailgating? 🤔🤔 But big picture, HRT are excellent. Can pull it off w out anyone being hurt. That's hella skills

[@justrod0731]

Nowadays HRT uses HK416s and Custom AR Platorms

[@khalilmiller9711]

I love this!

[@hawkwind769]

Full auto.. Joan lunden... "Wow"

[@Johnny455]

I used to be in love with Joan!

[@brian4984]

Is that 90s footage?

[@gd.m.2236]

25:25 rescue shots!!!

[@stephenmaxwell5161]

GOOD JOB JOAN!!! HOOORAH!!!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Lol several women have applied but didn't make the cut. They would cut that out the program today!

[@fendypradanasaputra8068]

3:22

[@hbkabka9448]

Dream job, I will be there one day

[@AndrewPatterson19]

Go for it

[@Kernviter]

11:42 global elite spray control

[@yimmenjamir650]

Man …back then all the Counter terrorist operators looked fast and aggressive in their raids and approach …… these days it’s just slow af and too technology dependent .

[@SoCaliSurfer13]

When firing the H&K, you would have thought the range instructor would have seen that the buttstock of the rifle was not properly seated in the pocket of her shoulder correctly and should have stopped the exercise to address and change the issue and then continue with training. It’s all about the fundamentals and if someone trains wrong then they will revert back to that once shit hits the fan.

[@question2943]

Good thing she isnt on HRT then huh?

[@Ruslan_Moroz1992UA]

year?

[@BluFor18]

sometime around 2000 I believe

[@chrischang3002]

It’s good that FBI HRT has its own transport to incident. Sydney Police special response in Australia has to fly commercial airline to the incident. When the entire team arrived on scene the locals had already dealt with the situation. Another time the team leader denied permission to use tear gas in a hostage rescue because the cost of cleaning up afterwards was too high. The reason for this comical situation was because the government put an accountant in charge of the special response team.

[@sam-kx3ty]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BornEnlightenedNoSell]

Clar am fost unul dintre elita mondială a forțelor speciale 😂🎉 mortal nici nu apucai să-ți tragi respirația s-au sa misti vreun gest 🎉

[@isrstrategies]

What year is this not 2016 at all 90s

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

2000/01 I believe

[@j.settle6448]

Certain people in news are just unable to make a program without tooting their own horns. Kinda gets old that some in media think the American people are too stupid to see through the stuff. Other than that a pretty good video.

[@RuthlessMcToothless]

24:27 takes skill… and balls

[@Rabbit086]

she let that thing GO

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

I wish they would do these in modern times.

[@AndrewPatterson19]

They do.

[@hbkabka9448]

@@AndrewPatterson19 where?

[@AndrewPatterson19]

@@hbkabka9448 in the usa fbi hrt is still active.

[@rominafun9449]

23:53

[@viktorhubesh447]

Minute 26 to 27 is the esential :D

[@CDNR711]

She still had the stiffener in the gas mask LOL

[@Dan-di9jd]

These guys are so powerful that they'll blast you and your dog in one shot!

[@bravo6959]

That’s the ATF

[@BowdyUp]

Very high standard unless you shoot a mother holding a baby at ruby ridge…

[@joseorlandohernandezayala3982]

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[@michaelletford4786]

And most off there tactics and ideas come from the very best the SAS

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

I take it by your last name and comment you’re British right 😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Garrus1995]

Probably. The HRT was modeled after the U.S. Army’s Delta Force which in turn was modeled after the SAS. In a sense, the HRT is a grandchild of the SAS.

[@Scoobz187]

@ 00:32, Joan crapped her pants ^^

[@bluegrassmagnoliasuperhulk7096]

this role is fit for randy orton if he played fbi agent

[@jaynadeau4832]

Anyone like War Aesthetic?

[@vaclavjebavy5118]

me

[@BRENTTULLY-uk5tr]

Hi 👋 I am a real FBI informant.

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

FBI HRTs are like Navy Seals on US territory. The best of the best. SWAT holds them the beer the same if we’re talking about Marines for Navy Seals.

[@sabadarjania9066]

They are more like delta force tbh cause they are cagging in the us lands lol

[@benjamincooper8229]

Now they use HK-416 assault rifles as primary weapons

[@AsiMianSibghatCpo]

Its me from pakistan elite force, three time top marksmen with an ordinary weapons like 8kg ak47 & 3kg norinco 9mm

[@davismarrero4417]

They inherit all the training from the SAS special air service

[@ruskibot7745]

wow.

[@ZorroinArkham]

Hahahahaha her bragging about shooting was too good.

[@charlesward8196]

Has the FBI Hostage Rescue Team ever rescued a single hostage?

[@Sid0404]

Yup, In Utah in 1988, HRT operators helped resolve a standoff; in Virginia in 1988, an HRT sniper took down a man who was holding his girlfriend and son hostage as he was about to kill the woman. In Alabama in 1992, the HRT rescued 10 prison guards who had been taken hostage by over 100 Cuban inmates. In 2011 some HRT operators helped navy seals rescue Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates.

[@Garrus1995]

They’ve rescued dozens if not hundreds of hostages in the time that they’ve existed. They not only get sent out during high-profile, domestic cases, they have also deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan to assist U.S. Special Operations units in hostage rescue and counterterror missions.

[@BrentTully-pc7zk]

Hi 👋

[@brenttully839]

Hi