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Army
Army Special Operations Forces consist of approximately 28,000
soldiers organized into the Special Forces (Green Berets and 1st SFOD),
Rangers (75th Ranger Regiment), and Aviation
(Night Stalkers). Within these organizations, each unit is broken
down into a particular Tier status as well. Special Forces have a Tier status
of 3, while the 1st SFOD/Delta Force has a Tier status of 1. The Rangers within
the 75th Ranger Regiment have a Tier status of 2, along with the 160th Night Stalkers.
The Green Berets operate with little oversight,
working with native peoples in predetermined Areas of Operation (AOs)
and serving as unofficial “warrior-diplomats.” They are also capable of
conducting direct action raids and overtaking key infrastructure.
The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile and flexible force, capable
of conducting many complex, joint special operations missions. Today’s Ranger
Regiment is the Army’s premier direct-action raid force. Their
capabilities include conducting airborne and air assault operations; seizing
key terrain, such as airfields; recon; counterterrorism; destroying strategic
facilities; and capturing or killing enemies of the nation. Rangers are capable
of conducting squad through regimental size operations.
Our Aviation (Night Stalkers) are capable of flying an array of fixed wing
aircraft to transport special operations units. Their missions also include
attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and are usually conducted at night, at
high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice.
The Army’s Tier 1 unit, 1st SFOD/Delta Force,
specializes in recon, counterterrorism (pre-emptive and after
something happens), counter proliferation, and recovery and elimination of high
value targets.
Navy
The United
States Navy has a
specialized group that I’m sure we are all familiar with, the US Navy SEALs. SEALs have a tier
status of 3, with the exception of SEAL Team 6, who have a Tier status of 1.
Navy SEALs specialize in direct action, recon, counterterrorism, and foreign
internal defense. The mission of the unit that we have become
very familiar with, SEAL Team 6, is still considered “classified,”
although we know that they do specialize in counterterrorism
(pre-emptive and after something happens), counter proliferation, and
recovery and elimination of high value targets.
Marines
Our Marine Corps has the MARSOC, which is a special operations unit not to be
confused with the Marine Force Recon units, which are special operations capable. The
MARSOC obtains a Tier 2 and Tier 1 status. MARSOC trains, organizes, equips
and, when directed by the Commander, USSOCOM, deploys task-organized, scalable
and responsive U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Forces in support of
Combatant Commanders and other agencies.
Air Force
The United States Air Force Special Operations unit, better known in the Air Force as
Special Tactics, are broken up into two specific specialties. Combat Control
(CCT) and Para rescue (PJ). CCT’s are combat ready FAA certified air
traffic controllers, and PJ’s are combat ready rescue and recovery specialists
certified as EMT’s to the paramedic level. Members of these two career fields
are trained in parachuting, scuba diving, repelling, skiing, motorcycling, and
survival skills, along with other specialties.
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