Currently, a Marine unit specializing in anti-terrorism is deployed in Haiti to assist Haitian security forces in restoring safety and security amidst escalating gang violence and political instability. This unit, known as the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), is a highly specialized group of Marines that is not commonly deployed. FAST teams are strategically positioned worldwide to provide rapid response security for U.S. government buildings, particularly embassies.
The deployment of the FAST team to Haiti underscores the severity of the security situation in the country. Following the resignation of the Haitian prime minister and the ongoing violence, the U.S. has taken measures to ensure the safety of embassy personnel. Nonessential staff have been evacuated, but essential personnel remain in place, supported by the FAST team to bolster security.
