Delta Force

A Glimpse at the Gear, Training, and Missions of Delta Force

It is a myth that Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) operators can use any weapon they desire. While they may have some flexibility in their choices, they generally use the equipment issued to

5 years ago

by Eric Sof

Russian SOF Operator brandishing his AK-style rifle

Russia’s Alpha Group compared to the Delta Force

Russia’s Alpha Group compared to the Delta Force is a good and comparable unit in the domain of training, but in organizational and operational comparison, we need to dive into the world

5 years ago

Opinion

Delta Force operators provide personal security for General Austin Miller; During his arrival to Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, 2019

From Delta Force operator to 4-star General

Austin Miller is an American 4-star general and legendary Delta Force captain who led Delta Force operators during Operation Gothic Serpent (Battle of Mogadishu). Austin Miller was portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster

6 years ago

Veterans

Delta Force 1st SFOD-D operators in Afghanistan

Could You Survive SAS or Delta Force Training?

Joining the ranks of the British SAS or U.S. Delta Force means stepping into the world of the elite — a world where only the most mentally resilient and physically capable survive.

6 years ago

Combat Training

Delta Force and the CAR-15: The Rifle Behind Mogadishu’s Fiercest Fight

The Battle of Mogadishu stands as one of the most intense and widely exposed special operations in U.S. military history. On October 4, 1993, gunfire still echoed through the streets of Mogadishu,

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

MSG Kevin Holland: The Only Known Operator to Serve in Both SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force

Master Sergeant (MSG) Kevin Holland holds a unique distinction in the world of U.S. special operations—he is the only publicly known individual to have served in both of America’s premier counter-terrorism units:

6 years ago

Veterans

1st SFOD-Delta team at undisclosed location DELTA FORCE

Why Is Delta Force Called “Special Forces” If It Isn’t Part of Army Special Forces?

One of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the U.S. Army’s elite unit—the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly known as Delta Force—is the confusion around its name. Why does it bear

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

Delta Force / CAG operator on its motorbike

Delta Force operator: How to setup up your pistol properly?

The pistol loadout was always a good topic to write about. There are many theories on setting up your pistol properly—an interesting setup of the former Delta Force operative described in an

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

The only publicly available video of Delta Force

In the world of special operations, few units remain as elusive and secretive as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly known as Delta Force or CAG. Unlike other elite

6 years ago

Video

Special Operations Team Room

The Special Operations Team Room is a term that designates an ordinary room used by extraordinary men, as some operators like to describe it. So basically it is a room where they

6 years ago

Tier 1

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Raid: How Delta Force Took Out Notorious Terrorist?

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi raid was an American military operation executed on October 27, 2019, in Syria’s Idlib province. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the notorious Islamic State (also known as IS,

6 years ago

Missions

Did Delta Force took part in the capture of El Chapo Guzman?

The capture of El Chapo Guzman was a good and orchestrated long-term operation handled by Mexican authorities. It has become a headline four years ago. But, did the Mexicans did it by

7 years ago

Community

Delta Force: A mighty, secretive and elite group of warriors

Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for Operation Neptune Spear?

One of the very first things popped into my head after it was revealed that Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU, Development Group) was, in fact, the group that carried out the mission codenamed

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

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