Why is Delta Force so special?

Though Delta Force is primarily a tier-one counterterrorism unit, specifically directed to kill or capture high-value units or dismantle terrorist cells, Delta Force remains extremely flexible and can engage in direct-action missions, hostage rescues and covert missions working directly with the CIA, as well as high- ...
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Is Delta Force the most elite?

SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), and Delta Force, officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), are the most highly trained elite forces in the US military.
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Is Delta Force more elite than SEALs?

In the end, there's no real definitive answer to who is tougher between Navy SEALs and Delta Force - they're both badasses in my opinion - and if you favor either one over the other in terms of being tougher, that's pretty much like taking sides in an evenly matched Army vs. Navy football game.
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Why does no one talk about Delta Force?

Previously, Delta Force had been deemed secret, it's members signing legally-binding agreements that subjected them to prison if they spoke about "The Unit." Known as a "Tier 1" special operations unit, Delta, along with SEAL Team 6, are supposed to remain "black" and unknown to the public.
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What is the most elite military unit?

Say it again: American Special Operations Forces. There's a lot that's not known about this group and that's intentional. But everyone knows that these forces are among the most elite and best trained in the world.
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Delta Force: Why This Secret Special Forces Unit Is Such A Legend?



Who is the No 1 Army in world?

Currently, US with the score of 0.0712 has the largest army in the world.
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What is the most feared regiment in the world?

The Royal Gurkha Rifles

The Gurkhas are a unique unit in the Army with a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world.
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What are Delta Force guys called?

Inside the United States Special Operations community, an "operator" is a Delta Force member who has completed selection and has graduated OTC (Operator Training Course). "Operator" was used by Delta Force to distinguish between combat personnel and combat support/service support assigned to the unit.
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What is the age limit for Delta Force?

U.S. citizenship. 20-32 years old. Meet the Army height and weight standards.
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Is joining Delta Force hard?

With an attrition rate hovering at 90% on average, Delta Force has one of the most challenging and selective assessment processes in the U.S. military making it arguably the most highly regarded unit of U.S. Special Operations.
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What is Delta Force called now?

SFOD-Delta has been through a few name changes over the years, and even though it likely always will be known as SFOD-Delta, it recently was renamed the Combat Applications Group (CAG) and is now known officially as Army Compartmented Elements (ACE).
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Do Delta Force wear uniforms?

Delta Force operatives don't typically wear a uniform and, even when they do, the nature of that uniform is classified and no one outside of the Unit would be able to recognize it.
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How does Delta Force recruit?

Joining Delta Force

There is no pathway to go from civilian to Delta Force operator. In order to apply for Delta selection, an individual, at a minimum, must enter the Army, have the rank of E-4 through E-8 or O-3 through O-4, and be 21 years old.
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What is Delta Force salary?

Delta Force P.I pays an average salary of $107,720 and salaries range from a low of $94,766 to a high of $122,070. Individual salaries will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, location, as well as the individual skills and education of each employee.
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What is the hardest Special Forces training?

The most elite special operations forces in the U.S. are known as the Green Berets, and while that alone is enough to spark debate, there's great reasoning behind it. Training includes harsh mental and physical undertakings, including the school that's widely regarded as the hardest: Combat Diving.
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What is the hardest military training?

While the Combat Diving program during Green Beret training is widely thought of as the hardest form of military training, these are the most difficult branches of the military in terms of training: United States Navy (Navy Seal training) United States Marines. United States Army (Green Beret training)
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Can Delta Force join Navy?

Though Delta Force generally chooses its candidates from within the Army—most Delta operators come from the 75th Ranger Regiment or the Special Forces—the group also selects individuals from other branches of the military, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and even Navy SEALs.
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What weapon does Delta Force use?

Delta Force traditionally relies on the M4 assault rifle along with the HK416 Carbine and M3A1 Grease Gun. Sniper rifles, shotguns, pistols, and explosives provide additional means for defense along with protective gear like camo and armor.
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Who was the youngest Delta operator?

151 The Team House. Dale Comstock was the youngest operator in Delta Force when he joined from the 82nd Airborne and was the master breacher on the military's first successful hostage rescue mission, Operation Acid Gambit which rescued Kurt Muse from the clutches of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.
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Who created Delta Force?

U.S. Army Colonel Charles A. Beckwith was the founder and first commanding officer of Delta Force. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and Purple Heart.
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Who is the most famous Delta Force Operator?

Thomas Patrick Payne (born April 2, 1984) is a United States Army Delta Force sergeant major and instructor, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a hostage rescue mission in an area of northern Iraq controlled by the Islamic State.
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Which Army is fearless in the world?

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life.
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Which regiment is the bravest?

New Delhi: Raised on 30 July, 1846, as the XIV Ferozepore Sikhs under the British, the Indian Army's Sikh Regiment, known as the bravest of the brave, celebrated 175 years of its raising Saturday.
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