Grupo Alacrán

Scorpion Group Grupo Alacrán
Agency overview
Formed	1952
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	Argentine
General nature	Gendarmerie
Specialist jurisdiction	Counter terrorism, special weapons operations. Protection of internationally protected persons, other very important persons, and/or of state property of significance.
Operational structure
Headquarters	Evita City
Parent agency	Argentine National Gendarmerie

The Grupo Alacrán (Scorpion Group) is a police tactical unit of the Argentine National Gendarmerie, often referred as the Equipo Antiterrorista de Gendarmería (Gendarmerie Counter-terrorism Team). The division is headquartered in Evita City and responds to high-risk and counterterrorist situations throughout Argentina, but primarily in the rural areas. They also provide limited dignitary protection for government officials traveling in these areas. The members of this unit wear green berets with unit insignia.

Equipment

The basic gear for every Alacrán officer is a standard assault rifle or SMG and pistol. Alacrán Group would gain other weaponry including shotguns and sniper rifles depend on the situation encountered.

The following are the common weapons used by Alacrán Group:

• Glock 17
• Colt M4: Standard Assault Rifle
• Heckler & Koch MP5
• FN P90
• M24 SWS
• Barrett M95
• Franchi SPAS-15

See also

• Albatross Group
• Hawk Special Operations Brigade
• Federal Special Operations Group
• Special Operations Troops Company
• Argentine Federal Police