Using foot patrols, small high-speed boats, and ground vehicles, teams can respond to any security breach of their assigned patrol area. When conducting water-borne surveillance or reconnaissance missions, teams are equipped with canoes and SCUBA gear to aid in their unseen movement.

Each year between 80-90 new recruits try out for the unit. Before being allowed to serve in the company, recruits must successfully complete a selection and training course. SakJakt training, which lasts for a period of 330 to 420 days, includes instruction in basic patrol techniques, field craft, orienteering, marksmanship, and specialized training course for dog handlers.

Once a candidate completes his basic training he will spend one week conducting a field training exercise, and be required to complete a 70-100 km forced march. Upon completion of these requirements the student is then subjected to a number of tests to gauge his level of fitness and his knowledge of his newly acquired skills. The tests include:

Bassak routinely conducts operations and training exercises with its sister service's specialized security units and other naval units in the course of its duties.

Bassak has access to all standard weapons with in the Swedish military arsenal. The standard rifle is the Ak5 (a license made variant model of the Belgian FNC). There are also sniper versions (Ak5b) and ones equipped with the US manufactured M-203 40mm grenade launcher (Ak5c). Fire support is provided by Belgian manufactured FN Minimi 5.56mm LMGs (KSP-90).