Beredskapstroppen, the Norwegian Elite Police Unit, also called "Delta", is in charge of anti-terrorism, hostage rescue, high-risk arrests, and armed missions in Norway as well as abroad. They also police Oslo. Beredskapstroppen can be compared to the US SWAT units.

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Established in: "1976"

In order to join Delta, one must be at least 25 years old. One must be a police officer first, and a citizen of Norway. It is to note that the average age of an Delta Operator is 34. Candidates usually get a police 3 year college education. Selection is open for women as well as men, however so far, no woman has made it into the ranks of Delta yet.

Norway Delta Workout

It is to note that the minimum requirements are the official ones. However, any candidate needs to shoot for higher numbers in order to stay competitive.

Selection Delta Norway

The Selection Phase lasts 8 weeks. It consists of the fitness test, interviews and the main selection phase.

Attributes of an Delta Operator:

Delta is looking for individuals who come with a strong will, a high level of mental strength, robust personalities with a good attitudes and team player capabilities.