The Special Surveillance Group (SSG) is a highly classified unit of "Investigative Specialists", distinct from

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s, within the US

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that specialize in clandestine vehicular and foot

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of foreign nationals and U.S. citizens known or suspected of engaging in

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in the U.S. and elsewhere. Investigative Specialists are not armed, and do not make arrests. Informally they have been called "G's". Prospective Investigative Specialists attend nine weeks of specialized training at the

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. They carry FBI credentials and badges, and conduct investigative work alongside Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts.

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