Tactical Team's Flashbang

Tactical team leader Mike Casper briefs President Bartlet and Leo on the flashbang, a compact non-lethal grenade that detonates with a piercing blast and searing white light to blind and stun targets. The team plans to deploy it through windows during the breach, coordinating with C-4 charges. Bartlet nods approval as the device shifts the operation from negotiation to urgent assault.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Presidential Greenlight: Explosive Rescue for a Sick Boy

Flashbangs are explained as the non-lethal disorientation device the assault team will deploy through windows; their described flash-and-bang effect justifies the team's use of protective goggles and ear protection.

Before: Part of the assault team's inventory and tactical plan; discussed in the Situation Room briefing.

After: Authorized for deployment; preparation and loading for the raid are implied to follow the briefing.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Yosef's Shadow

Flashbangs are described as the non-lethal stun device intended to disorient occupants; their imminent use is part of the decision calculus that convinces the President to authorize rapid entry.

Before: Described and justified during the briefing as the chosen stun device; in the custody of the tactical unit.

After: Cleared for deployment as part of the assault plan; slated to be used by the entry team.

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