The Tropa Operaciones Especiales de Argentina is the elite police of Argentina. They can reinforce any police unit that cannot handle a situation. They are professionals to take care of situations such as extortions kidnappings, hostage rescue, drug trafficking, and other situations.

They occasionally train with the U.S. F.B.I. and B.O.P.E. from Brazil.

Established in: "1990"

To be able to join the unit, one must be a member of the police force of Santa Fe. They cannot be on the force in a seniority position for more than 10 years before joining. The selection course is called Curso de Adiestramiento Policial Especial (CAPE) and lasts about 60 days. The regular policemen will go through highly specialized training to become part of T.O.E after they have passed the pre-selection course. The pre-selection physical fitness course is open to both men and women.

Pre-Selection Argentina TOE

This test involves 6 different exercises, which have to be completed in the listed order. There are no time limits on the Sit-Ups, nor the Pushups or the Pullups. The official numbers are the passing requirements. Also, the candidates shooting skills will be tested as well as their mental fortitude. The standards for women are slightly different. Instead of having to perform 7 pullups at least, women need to perform 5. Once all mental and physical aspects of the candidate have been tested, the candidates will be sent home and have to wait for an e-mail of approval to continue training or a denial letter.

Selection Phase - TOE

The Basic Training, called Curso de Adiestramiento Policial Especial (CAPE), lasts 60 days. The course consists of various stages such as... character-forming of the candidate an adaption period to the culture within the TOE. They then undergo various specialized phases such as urban combat phase, survival training, criminal investigations and negotiations, hand to hand combat, close-quarter combat, and advanced driving. They also will undergo training in various terrain such as in the villages and on islands. They will be trained in complex missions during day and night. They will learn first aid, while also spending hours in classrooms. They sometimes will be trained by their Brazilian Counterpartner (BOPE) in various topics. Furthermore, they will also be trained with various special Forces of Argentina, such as the Special Operation Group of the Federal Police of Argentina GEOF, the Intervention and Rescue Group of Ecuador, and others. With GEOF, they will undergo various sniper courses.