The TOG is responsible for defusing unconventional explosive and incendiary devices (IEDs). In particular, it provides the following operational/investigative support for the district police authorities:

- Defusing unconventional explosive or incendiary devices (IEDs)
- Supporting crime scene recording for explosives offenses
- Supporting crime scene recording for arson offenses in special cases
- Accompanying other measures of the police authorities in connection with explosives
- Forensic examinations of explosives or objects containing explosives
- Transportation, storage and destruction of explosives
- Accompaniment of special operations (e.g. state visits/major events)