SIG SG 551: A Swiss Army’s service rifle
The SIG SG 551 is a variant of the swiss assault rifle…
AFEUR: Colombia’s Special Forces Response to the Palace of Justice Siege
Colombia has a long and successful history of special forces, but in…
Heckler & Koch HK416: An ideal rifle for special operations
The Heckler & Koch HK416 is a German assault rifle in 5.56…
Sergeant Reckless: The War Horse of Korea Who Defied All Odds
In March 1953, as the Korean War raged on, the Chinese launched…
10th Mountain Division: Climb to Glory
The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division in the United…
BORTAC: A National-Level Tactical Unit of Border Patrol
BORTAC is an elite tactical unit of the United States Border Patrol.…
Finmark 7th Jager Company: A Chapter in Norway’s Military History
The Finmark 7th Jager Company was a top-tier special operations unit based…
Kommando Spezialkraefte (KSK): A prime special operations unit of the German Bundeswehr
Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) is a highly trained and secretive special forces unit…
French GIGN: A history of excellence
GIGN is a special unit within the French National Gendarmerie. It was…
FBI HRT: The Most Elite Hostage Rescue Team in the World
The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (FBI HRT) is a premier unit within…
French Foreign Legion Basic salary, Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay
The salary of a member of the French Foreign Legion (FFL) is…
Operation Urgent Fury: A Turning Point in U.S. Special Operations History
On October 19, 1983, a group known as the Revolutionary Military Council…
