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"The Hostage Rescue Team was founded in 1982 by Danny Coulson, former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI, and completed its final certification exercise in October 1983.[citation needed] It was originally composed of 50 operators, later increased to over 90.[citation needed]"

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“The FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) {@ Waco] was headed by HRT Commander Richard Rogers, who had previously been criticized for his actions during the Ruby Ridge incident.”