Christopher Whitcomb (born January 15, 1959) is an American author and former member of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team.
Whitcomb spent 15 years with the FBI as a special agent from 1987 to 2002 and worked on many high-profile cases.
Whitcomb joined FBI Hostage Rescue Team in 1991 after completing a rigorous two week specialized selection process and six month training course known as New Operator Training School" or "NOTS".
Whitcomb was a participant at the Waco siege, LA Riots, and Ruby Ridge.
His final assignment with the FBI consisted of working with the Critical Incident Response Group.