Tag: Tier-system

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

The backbone of the conventional military: The role and importance of Tier 3 units

It is well-established knowledge regarding Tier 1 and Tier 2 special forces, but what constitutes Tier 3? The…

By Eric Sof

Member of 75th Ranger Battalion

Tier 2: An Exclusive Look into the 2nd echelon of elite special forces

Individuals in the U.S. special operations community often speak of Tiers. Thus far, we have examined the characteristics…

By Eric Sof

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.

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…

By Eric Sof