This Is What Makes SAS Selection the Toughest in the World
Staffed with the toughest and most resourceful soldiers the U.K. has to offer, the SAS only accepts the cream of the crop.
SpecOps
US Special Operators Have a Rough, Little-Known Way to Get to Missions in Hostile Territory
Despite the skill of the pilots and the quality of the platform, helocasting can be harrowing.
10 Things to Know About the Secret Chinese Snow Leopard Commando Unit
The Snow Leopard Commando Unit is an elite military unit of the People’s Liberation Army specializing in mountain combat. They are trained to operate in the snow-covered terrain of the Tibetan-Qinghai Plateau, which is mostly inhabited by ethnic Tibetans and belongs to China. How did this elite unit come about? Here, are 10 things you […]
6 Wild Facts About the Deadly Creator of SEAL Team Six
Even among the ranks of American special operators, Marcinko, his record, and his reputation are all exceptional — and it’s easy to see why.
Why Delta Force Operators Were on the Sidelines During Their First Successful Hostage-Rescue Mission
The Delta Force hostage-rescue operation was one of the first for the Unit that views itself as a group of “quiet professionals.”
5 ‘Truths’ Have Guided US Special Operators for 40 Years, but They Face New Tests From Russia and China — And at Home
The principle of “one team, one fight” might be overused today, but it is of paramount importance in a military setting.
Taiwan Special Forces Have Been Working With US Troops, but Who Are They?
The most elite bastion of defense against China, the special forces of Taiwan are an established partner of American special operation units.
US Green Berets Who’ve Trained Taiwanese Troops Explain How They Could Fight China and Why the US Keeps Their Mission Secret
In a war with China, allied and partner commando units that U.S. special operation forces have helped stand up or train would be an advantage for the U.S. military.
My Special Ops Night Halo Jump Gone Bad…
I counted eight again and took up formation to land at our designated spot. But a problem had occurred.
20 Years of Fighting Terrorism Took a Heavy Toll but Has Helped Prepare for a Bigger Fight, US Special Operators Say
While that toll during the GWOT has been heavy, U.S. special operations forces are now better prepared to face near-peer adversaries.
Heavy Breach Cell: The Secret Weapon of Delta Force
We practiced chopping through heavy steel vault doors and several feet of reinforced concrete wall — and doing it all while down in bottomless holes!
The Marine Corps’ Security Force Regiment – An Old Hand at Special Operations
The Marine Corps is a very tough and flexible force. But perhaps the most versatile Marine unit is the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment — a dedicated security and counter-terrorism unit that’s used for everything from guarding nukes to rescuing diplomats. In fact, the more famous counter-terror units like Delta Force, SEAL Team Six, the […]
