The Operational Detachment Alpha (A-Team) is the operational element of Special Forces. It is designed to conduct operations completely on its own, unlike the rest of the army, which has a hierarchy of tactical and […]
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Why is it called 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta if it’s not part of the Army Special Forces?
SImply, the U.S. Army Special Forces have Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie detachments. For operational security, Colonel Charles Beckwith, first Delta commanding officer decided to name the new unit the “1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – […]
Foot Drill – What’s the point?
Again, I find I am posted the question following a random “Rango Rant” on the subject, and in a vain attempt to discover the answer, I made the wrong decision to ask a former Coldstream […]
Pentagon identifies fallen Green Berets and revealed more details about ambush
A cowardly attack on our troops in Afghanistan two days ago once again pointed out the green-on-blue attacks as one of the biggest threats to our soldiers out there. The Green-on-Blue incident means that U.S. […]
Before Blackwater, the top PMC was Executive Outcomes
Executive Outcomes is regarded as the leading proponent that effectively established Private Military Companies (PMCs) as an industry. Executive Outcomes was founded in 1989 by veterans of the South African Defense Force and registered in […]
Four Russian SOF operators killed in Syria
Maybe the mainstream war in Syria is over, but it is still a dangerous place for foreign militaries. At least four elite operators from Russia’s special forces have been killed in Syria on Saturday. The […]
Medal of Honor awarded to US President only once in history
The Medal of Honor, the United States of America’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration has been awarded to Theodore Roosevelt. The only U.S. President with this award in history. The Medal of Honor […]
The US military not withdrawing from Iraq at all
The earlier published letter of alleged US withdrawal from Iraq not standing at all. According to the U.S. Defense Secretary, there were no plans for the US pullout. “There’s been no decision to leave Iraq. […]
Battle of Marawi – a longest urban battle in Philippines modern history
The Battle of Marawi was the biggest urban battle in the Philippines’ modern history. It was also known as Siege of Marawi and Marawi Crisis. The battle started on May 23, 2017 and lasted until […]
NATO Special Operations Forces
In the last decade, the NATO alliance is shifting from conventional large-scale forces to surgical precise special units. The very best special operations units from NATO countries are training side-by-side and driving through various scenarios […]
Russian Military Conducts Live Fire Exercise On Syrian Shore
The Russian Navy conducted a joint live-fire exercise alongside Syrian naval forces on the Syrian Mediterranean Sea coast on Dec. 16, 2019. The exercise simulated a joint response of two allied forces. The following video […]
Spain to recruit more women into special forces
The new strategy of Spain’s defence ministry is looking to open more special forces roles to women as part of international efforts to tackle terrorism and unconventional warfare. Spain’s Defence Minister Margarita Robles says the […]
Special Forces officer received an award for rescuing British citizen and his wife
Successful military operation at the end of November secured a second highest military award medal for combat to a junior officer of the Philippine Army’s Special Forces. He was awarded for distinguished valor in the […]
This Is How The Green Berets Planned To Take Out Soviet’s Special Forces
Had the Cold War turned hot, there would have been no escape for the U.S. garrison in West Berlin. Marooned in a city more than 100 miles inside Communist East Germany, the U.S. Berlin Brigade—and […]
Afghan mother claims that British special forces killed her two sons
New accusations against British Special Forces have been revealed in the newest BBC Panorama episode. As we have already reported, BBC Panorama show hosted some of the alleged victims or its relatives where they claimed […]
Forget Aircraft Carriers or Stealth: Here Come China’s Special Forces
As the United States relies more heavily on special forces, it is likely China will too. Some special force units get all the attention. America’s Delta Force, Russia’s Spetnatz and Britain’s SAS have glamorous reputations. […]