With the approval of the State Council and the Central Military Commission, starting from last year, that is, 20 10, the Armed Police Corps will set up nine anti-hijacking squadrons in key cities across the country, with Shanghai as the first squadron. The first anti-hijacking squadron of China Armed Police was established at Hongqiao Airport.

The anti-hijacking squadron will undertake two major functions, one is to be responsible for the ground anti-hijacking task in the defense zone, and the other is to deal with other violent terrorist incidents in the defense zone to meet the needs of the current anti-terrorism struggle at home and abroad.

Composition of players:

The members of the anti-hijacking squadron have passed the examination and selection at all levels within the whole corps, with an average age of about 20 years old and a height of 1.7 meters or more. They are all good at shooting, Wushu Sanda and rock climbing. The squadron will select some outstanding players to attend professional training in Beijing Special Police College.

Weapons and equipment:

The equipment required by the Armed Police Anti-hijacking Squadron will be equipped according to the standards of the Anti-hijacking Brigade of the Special Police Academy, all of which are the most advanced anti-hijacking weapons in the world.

Training situation:

Recently, the anti-hijacking squadron will conduct a two-month closed intensive training in a military camp in the suburbs of Shanghai. The training content includes military courses such as hostage rescue, explosive disposal and special driving. The troops also invited anti-hijacking experts and senior teachers inside and outside the troops to give special guidance to the team members.