In February 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted a raid on the Waco Branch Davidian compound in Texas, an event that became known as the “longest shootout in law enforcement history.” A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by The Black Vault led to the release of a PowerPoint presentation detailing the lessons learned from this raid. The presentation, prepared by the U.S. Department of Justice and the ATF, offers a comprehensive analysis of the planning, execution, and aftermath of the operation.
The raid, known as Operation Trojan Horse, involved 137 ATF employees, including three Special Response Teams (SRT) from Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans. The operation aimed to execute a search warrant on the compound’s leader, David Koresh, due to suspicions of illegal weapons possession and other criminal activities.
The presentation highlights several key areas where the ATF learned valuable lessons:
The material released by the ATF can be downloaded below.
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This post was published on March 13, 2024 1:35 am
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