Special Security Team
| Special Security Team | |
|---|---|
| 特殊警備隊 (Japanese) | |
| Active | 1985 - 1996 (Kaikei-tai) 1996 - Present |
| Country | Japan |
| Agency | Japan Coast Guard (former Maritime Safety Agency) |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Headquarters | Osaka Special Security Station, Kobe, Japan |
| Motto | Semper Paratus (常に備えよ, Tsune ni sonaeyo) |
| Abbreviation | SST |
| Structure | |
| Officers | Classified |
| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) | Various anti-crime operations Anti-North Korean spy ship skirmishes (1999-early 2002) |
The Special Security Team (特殊警備隊, Tokushu-keibi-tai) is a police tactical unit of the Japan Coast Guard, based at the Osaka Special Security Station (大阪特殊警備基地). The acronym of its Kanji name has already been used by other units, the abbreviation "SST" is used for this team.
The 1997 Maritime Safety Agency white paper stated that the SST's mission is to deal with security incidents in maritime waters, including boarding ships and anti-terrorist operations.