The Air Force has several air commando units, including a few on the list, as well as various Special Operations Squadrons within Air Force Special Operations Command that operate a variety of specialized aircraft. The Marine Corps has several elite units, including Marine Force Recon, a unit of the Elite Reconnaissance Marines that conducts deep and amphibious reconnaissance operations in support of Marine operations. ( Here are 50 of the most decorated war heroes in American history. This team, known for taking out 9/11 terrorist attacks mastermind Osama bin Laden, is the elite of the elite, made up of operators chosen from SEAL teams. Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team 6, is a counterterrorism unit overseen by U.S. The Navy SEALs are renowned for their versatility on sea, land, and in the air. It is highly skilled in sniping and close-quarters combat ability. Delta Force is the Army’s elite counterterrorism unit. Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are known for unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, and counterterrorism skills. We also included the Central Intelligence Agency’s Special Activities Center - the CIA’s paramilitary special operations unit. Our list mostly includes units whose roles include direct action, hostage rescue, counterterrorism, covert operations, and reconnaissance. Information about the units came from their websites or American Special Ops site. reviewed several lists, including from Armed Forces History Museum, CBSNews, Special Ops Magazine, , and Business Insider. (Also see: 20 of the world’s most elite special forces) But while each of these teams is extremely selective, there are some that are considered the absolute best of the best. Each has its own focus, be it asymmetric warfare units, special vehicle units, psychological warfare, special reaction teams, and more. The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has more than 50 distinct units. Almost all of the separate branches have at least one elite, highly exclusive squad tasked with only the most difficult and high-priority missions. There are dozens of special forces groups throughout the U.S.
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