DSS' Office of Mobile Security Deployments (MSD) and the Driver Training Unit (DTU) at our Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) challenge MSD operational members to push the limits in this advanced vehicle tactics course that is unlike any other vehicle tactics course currently taught. The course teaches ramming, pitting, high speed formation driving and other defensive driving tactics to make sure MSD agents are prepared for real-world scenarios in a variety of conditions and locati

Our Office of Mobile Security Deployments (MSD) is the Department of State's on-call tactical operations, crisis preparedness, and contingency support element. MSD teams are ready 24/7 to deploy anywhere in the world. During a crisis, they augment security at U.S. missions and help provide critical support to Americans. Check out this video to learn more about how MSD teams train to respond to crises that impact Americans abroad, including terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and civil unrest.

Mobile Security Deployments (MSD) teams are the on-call, worldwide tactical response element for the U.S. Department of State. Their specialized skills and capabilities support our major investigations and special security events and augment the U.S. Secretary of State's protective detail. Learn about their exciting work from MSD special agents. | Diplomatic Security Service