JSOC Archives

SEAL operators sitting on the planks of the Little Bird

JSOC’s Tier-system explained: How do they differ?

The Tier-system is designed by JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) to prioritize which Special Operations Forces receive the most funding. … Read More

The 101st Airborne: The Only Force In The World That Can Do This 2

Tier 3 units: The hammer of conventional military forces

We know almost everything about Tier 1 and Tier 2 special forces, but what is Tier 3? Since Operation Neptune … Read More

Tier 2: Second echelon of elite special forces

All of you have heard about Tiers in US Special Operations Forces. We have already focused on Tier 1, meaning … Read More

A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

Tier 1: Special Mission Unit (SMU)

Tier 1 (Tier One) in the United States military is often referred to as the Special Mission Unit or Special … Read More