USSOCOM: Waging America’s secret wars since 1987
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) is a unified combatant command of the U.S. military responsible for … Read More
Tier 1
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
24th Special Tactics Squadron: USAF Tier 1 component to JSOC
24th Special Tactics Squadron is the secretive Tier 1 unit and one of the United States Air Force Special Operations … Read More
The Best of the Best: Inside the World of Tier 1 Special Mission Units (SMUs)
In the United States military, Tier 1 units are frequently referred to as Special Mission Units (SMU). They are a … Read More
Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR): Test your fitness with this SOF Tier 1 PT test
The Upper Body Round Robin a.k.a. the UBRR is a commonly used physical fitness test among many Tier 1 and … Read More
Special Activities Center (SAC): CIA’s unit for tactical paramilitary operations
Mention the name SAS to someone, and it evokes images of elite commandos from the United Kingdom. However, the United … Read More
Delta Force: A mighty, secretive, and elite group of warriors
Delta Force is a mighty secretive unit of the Army, considered one of the world’s best special operations forces. Among … Read More
SEAL Team 6: America’s Secret Warriors
The SEAL Team 6 (ST6) or DEVGRU is an elite special operations team in the US Navy under the direct … Read More