For anyone who's in the know, I'd really appreciate insight on this. In terms of skills, training, and operation, which U.S military branch is regarded as the most elite?
While each branch of the U.S. military has its own elite special operations forces, one of the most well-known and regarded as highly elite is the Navy SEALs, which is a part of the U.S. Navy. The Navy SEALs undergo some of the most rigorous and challenging training, which includes Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, SEAL Qualification Training, and then follow-up with specialized training depending on the field in which they'll be serving.
The Army's Special Forces, often referred to as Green Berets, and the Delta Force are also highly respected and known for their intensive training and the high-stakes missions they undertake.
The Air Force’s Special Tactics teams and the Marine Corps' Marine Raiders, previously known as Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), also conduct highly specialized, intensive, and dangerous missions.
It’s important to note that "elite" can be a subjective term, and that each of these special operations forces is amazing in its own right. They all have different areas of expertise, with some specializing in land operations, others in maritime or air operations, and some being versatile across multiple domains. It really depends on what sort of skills and operations you’re specifically interested in.
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