VBSS
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Visit, board, search and seizure |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
VBSS stands for Visit, board, search and seizure, a military term abbreviation.
Naval operation in which a boarding team inspects a vessel at sea for contraband, weapons or sanctions violations and, if authorized, seizes it. Teams are trained in boarding, searching and detaining suspects.
Example: The VBSS team found hidden missile parts aboard the dhow.
Usage notes
Navy surface ships keep trained VBSS teams, and Coast Guard and special operations forces handle higher-risk boardings. Opposed boardings require special training. VBSS operations enforce arms embargoes and counter-piracy missions.
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