Italy’s Leatherheads
Alright, their official name is actually Gruppo di Intervento Speciale or GIS. They started out at as a specialized policing unit but then upgraded in 2004. Recently they took point to watch over dignitaries attending the G7 Italian Presidency in May. Their 150-man team is headed by Commander Alfa, the only member allowed to speak in public.
Leatherheads
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South Korea’s White Tigers
Following the massacre at the Munich Olympics in 1972, South Korea decided that they needed to act. They set up their own anti-terror team for the 1988 games being held on their home turf. “The White Tigers” consists of approximately 200 members, both male and female candidates are accepted to cover a large variety of roles.
White Tigers
