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| '''OSTAD''' (Odan-urr Special Tactics And Defense) Team is the elite tactical unit of House [[Odan-Urr]]. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the duties of the regular Jedi membership. OSTAD team members duties include performing hostage rescues and counter-terrorism operations, serving high risk arrest and search warrants, subduing barricaded suspects and engaging heavily-armed criminals. OSTAD team is often equipped with specialized weapons and equipment including heavy body armor, kinetic shields, entry tools, armored vehicles, advanced optics. | | '''OSTAD''' (Odan-urr Special Tactics And Defense) Team was an elite tactical unit of House [[Odan-Urr]]. They were trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the duties of the regular Jedi membership. OSTAD team members duties included performing hostage rescues and counter-terrorism operations, serving high risk arrest and search warrants, subduing barricaded suspects and engaging heavily-armed criminals. The OSTAD team often were equipped with specialized weapons and equipment including heavy body armour, kinetic shields, entry tools, armoured vehicles and advanced optics. |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| After the incursion of the Harakoan warriors and a number of Dark Jedi from [[Arcona]], into the capital city of [[Menat Ombo]] leading to the loss of many lives, the house summit of [[Odan-Urr]] made the decision to dissolve the battle team of Jeth's Legacy and create a team that could better defend [[Menat Ombo]] and combat other problems that may occur in the future so that the tragedy that befell the people of [[Menat Ombo]] that day would not be repeated. The summit of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-urr]] appointed [[Habib Ali]] as the first Sargent in charge of the newly created OSTAD Battle Team. | | After the incursion of the Harakoan warriors and a number of Dark Jedi from [[Arcona]], into the capital city of [[Menat Ombo]] lead to the loss of many lives. The house summit of [[Odan-Urr]] made the decision to dissolve the battle team of Jeth's Legacy and create a team that could better defend [[Menat Ombo]] and combat other problems that may occur in the future so that the tragedy that befell the people of [[Menat Ombo]] that day would not be repeated. The summit of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-urr]] appointed [[Habib Ali]] as the first Sargent in charge of the newly created OSTAD Battle Team. |
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| The success of the team during the [[Tenth Great Jedi War]] was however overshadowed by the lack of response in the fallout of the war. Due to the stresses of the battlefield and the lethargy that crippled New Tython during the dark winter, O.S.T.A.D. was unfortunately officially dissolved in late 35 ABY. | | The success of the team during the [[Tenth Great Jedi War]] was however overshadowed by the lack of response in the fallout of the war. Due to the stresses of the battlefield and the lethargy that crippled New Tython during the dark winter, O.S.T.A.D. was unfortunately officially dissolved in late 35 ABY. |
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| == Duties == | | == Duties == |
| OSTAD duties include: | | OSTAD duties included: |
| * Hostage rescue | | * Hostage rescue |
| * Riot control | | * Riot control |
| * Perimeter security for visiting dignitaries | | * Perimeter security for visiting dignitaries |
| * Providing superior assault firepower | | * Providing superior assault fire power |
| * Counter-terrorist operations | | * Counter-terrorist operations |
| * Resolving high-risk situations with a minimum loss of life, injury, or property damage | | * Resolving high-risk situations with a minimum loss of life, injury, or property damage |
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| * Providing additional security at special events | | * Providing additional security at special events |
| * Special stealth operations | | * Special stealth operations |
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| == Organization == | | == Organization == |
| OSTAD, being an elite unit, is not used often, while not out on the job, the team elements do stranded functional activities throughout there day the same as any other member of House [[Odan-Urr]]. OSTAD Team elements are always on call, when elements are not doing there normal house duties they can be found training in the combat center or in the gym, all members are expected to remain in top physical and mental shape. | | OSTAD, being an elite unit, was not used often, while not out on the job, the team elements do stranded functional activities throughout there day the same as any other member of House [[Odan-Urr]]. OSTAD Team elements were always on call, when elements were not doing there normal house duties they could be found training in the combat centre or in the gym, all members were expected to remain in top physical and mental shape. |
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| OSTAD is a small unit, currently made up of 1 Patrol, each member of a Patrol are refereed to as an Element, the Patrol is lead by a Sargent, the Sargent reports only to the house summit. | | OSTAD was a small unit, currently made up of One Patrol, each member of a Patrol were refereed to as an Element. The Patrol was lead by a Sargent, the Sargent reports only to the house summit. |
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| == Training == | | == Training == |
| OSTAD applicants undergo rigorous selection and training. Applicants must pass stringent physical agility, written, oral, and psychological testing to ensure they are not only fit enough but also psychologically suited for tactical operations. | | [[File:cadetTraining.jpg|400px|right]] OSTAD applicants underwent rigorous selection and training. Applicants must of passed stringent physical agility, written, oral, and psychological testing to ensure they are not only fit enough but also psychologically suited for tactical operations. |
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| Emphasis is placed on physical fitness, so the future element will be able to withstand the rigors of tactical operations. After an member has been selected, the potential element must undertake and pass numerous specialist courses that will make him or her a fully qualified OSTAD element. OSTAD elements are trained in saber and marksmanship for the development of accurate combat skills. Other training that could be given to potential elements includes training in explosives, sniper-training, defensive tactics, first-aid, negotiation and the use of specialized weapons and equipment. They may also be trained specifically in the handling and use of special ammunition such as flash bang grenades, tasers, and the use of crowd control methods, and special non-lethal munitions. Of primary importance is close-quarters defensive tactics training, as this will be the primary mission upon becoming a full-time OSTAD element. | | Emphasis was placed on physical fitness, so the future element will be able to withstand the rigors of tactical operations. After a member had been selected, the potential element must undertake and pass numerous specialist courses that will make him or her a fully qualified OSTAD element. OSTAD elements are trained in saber and marksmanship for the development of accurate combat skills. Other training that could be given to potential elements includes training in explosives, sniper-training, defensive tactics, first-aid, negotiation and the use of specialized weapons and equipment. They also were be trained specifically in the handling and use of special ammunition such as flash bang grenades, tasers, and the use of crowd control methods, and special non-lethal munitions. Of primary importance is close-quarters defensive tactics training, as this was the primary mission upon becoming a full-time OSTAD element. |
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| == Equipment == | | == Equipment == |
| OSTAD use equipment designed for a variety of specialist situations including close quarters combat in an urban environment. The particular pieces of equipment vary from situation to situation, but there are some consistences, such as the Jedi's lightsaber. Most of the equipment and armaments used by OSTAD are dated back to the rebellion, due to this fact, a number of weapons and equipment have been modified and updated to keep up with their functionality. | | [[File:rebelgun.jpg|125px|left|comment=Modded DH-17-BFOS Rifle]] OSTAD used equipment designed for a variety of specialist situations including close quarters combat in an urban environment. The particular pieces of equipment had varied from situation to situation, but there were some consistences, such as the Jedi's lightsaber. Most of the equipment and armaments used by OSTAD are dated back to the rebellion, due to this fact, a number of weapons and equipment had been modified and updated to keep up with their functionality. |
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| == Criticism == | | == Criticism == |
| There has been some criticism about the paramilitary unit within the Jedi for the fact that many of the OSTAD elements are Redeemed and or Gray Jedi who's, some say, morals are not clear. There has also been criticism from the settler community of what is preconceived as the militarization of house [[Odan-Urr]] after the events of the Harakoan attack on [[Menat Ombo]] and the innate fear of some settler groups towards the Jedi do nothing but exacerbate this criticism. | | There has been some criticism about the paramilitary unit within the Jedi for the fact that many of the OSTAD elements are Redeemed and or Gray Jedi who's, some say, morals were not clear. There has also been criticism from the settler community of what is preconceived as the militarization of house [[Odan-Urr]] after the events of the Harakoan attack on [[Menat Ombo]] and the innate fear of some settler groups towards the Jedi did nothing but exacerbate this criticism. |
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| *[[Kaira Rohana]] | | *[[Kaira Rohana]] |
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- ―Team Motto
OSTAD (Odan-urr Special Tactics And Defense) Team was an elite tactical unit of House Odan-Urr. They were trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the duties of the regular Jedi membership. OSTAD team members duties included performing hostage rescues and counter-terrorism operations, serving high risk arrest and search warrants, subduing barricaded suspects and engaging heavily-armed criminals. The OSTAD team often were equipped with specialized weapons and equipment including heavy body armour, kinetic shields, entry tools, armoured vehicles and advanced optics.
History
After the incursion of the Harakoan warriors and a number of Dark Jedi from Arcona, into the capital city of Menat Ombo lead to the loss of many lives. The house summit of Odan-Urr made the decision to dissolve the battle team of Jeth's Legacy and create a team that could better defend Menat Ombo and combat other problems that may occur in the future so that the tragedy that befell the people of Menat Ombo that day would not be repeated. The summit of House Odan-urr appointed Habib Ali as the first Sargent in charge of the newly created OSTAD Battle Team.
The success of the team during the Tenth Great Jedi War was however overshadowed by the lack of response in the fallout of the war. Due to the stresses of the battlefield and the lethargy that crippled New Tython during the dark winter, O.S.T.A.D. was unfortunately officially dissolved in late 35 ABY.
Duties
OSTAD duties included:
- Hostage rescue
- Riot control
- Perimeter security for visiting dignitaries
- Providing superior assault fire power
- Counter-terrorist operations
- Resolving high-risk situations with a minimum loss of life, injury, or property damage
- Resolving situations involving barricaded subjects
- Providing assistance on arrest and search warrants
- Providing additional security at special events
- Special stealth operations
Organization
OSTAD, being an elite unit, was not used often, while not out on the job, the team elements do stranded functional activities throughout there day the same as any other member of House Odan-Urr. OSTAD Team elements were always on call, when elements were not doing there normal house duties they could be found training in the combat centre or in the gym, all members were expected to remain in top physical and mental shape.
OSTAD was a small unit, currently made up of One Patrol, each member of a Patrol were refereed to as an Element. The Patrol was lead by a Sargent, the Sargent reports only to the house summit.
Training
OSTAD applicants underwent rigorous selection and training. Applicants must of passed stringent physical agility, written, oral, and psychological testing to ensure they are not only fit enough but also psychologically suited for tactical operations.
Emphasis was placed on physical fitness, so the future element will be able to withstand the rigors of tactical operations. After a member had been selected, the potential element must undertake and pass numerous specialist courses that will make him or her a fully qualified OSTAD element. OSTAD elements are trained in saber and marksmanship for the development of accurate combat skills. Other training that could be given to potential elements includes training in explosives, sniper-training, defensive tactics, first-aid, negotiation and the use of specialized weapons and equipment. They also were be trained specifically in the handling and use of special ammunition such as flash bang grenades, tasers, and the use of crowd control methods, and special non-lethal munitions. Of primary importance is close-quarters defensive tactics training, as this was the primary mission upon becoming a full-time OSTAD element.
Equipment
comment=Modded DH-17-BFOS Rifle OSTAD used equipment designed for a variety of specialist situations including close quarters combat in an urban environment. The particular pieces of equipment had varied from situation to situation, but there were some consistences, such as the Jedi's lightsaber. Most of the equipment and armaments used by OSTAD are dated back to the rebellion, due to this fact, a number of weapons and equipment had been modified and updated to keep up with their functionality.
Criticism
There has been some criticism about the paramilitary unit within the Jedi for the fact that many of the OSTAD elements are Redeemed and or Gray Jedi who's, some say, morals were not clear. There has also been criticism from the settler community of what is preconceived as the militarization of house Odan-Urr after the events of the Harakoan attack on Menat Ombo and the innate fear of some settler groups towards the Jedi did nothing but exacerbate this criticism.
Members
Former Commanders