Hey guys, I've been trying to get a better understanding of the different special forces within the each of the US military branches. Could anyone help outline the main special forces units of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force?
Sure! Each branch of the U.S. military has its own special forces units. Let's break it down:
1. Army: The most well-known are the Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. There's also the 75th Ranger Regiment and the special operations aviation units within Army Special Operations Command, like the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
2. Navy: The Navy has the famous SEAL Teams (Sea, Air, and Land), including the widely recognized SEAL Team Six, officially known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU).
3. Air Force: The Air Force's special operations unit is the Special Tactics Teams, which include Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen, Special Operations Weather Technicians, and Tactical Air Control Party personnel.
4. Marines: Their elite unit, the Marine Raider Regiment, falls under the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).
5. Coast Guard: While the Coast Guard doesn't have "special forces" in the same way the other branches do, they do have the Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF). These units include the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) and Tactical Law Enforcement Teams (TACLETs).
6. Space Force: As of now, the Space Force does not have an identified special forces unit. Space Force's primary mission involves technologies like satellites and cyber operations, rather than combat or tactical operations traditionally associated with special forces.
I hope this provides a good starting point for you!
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