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Rockets and Gun-Based Artillery: Understanding the Key Differences

Gun and rocket artillery complement each other and cannot be replaced by each other. One of the main advantages of rocket artillery is its ability to bring a large amount of firepower

4 years ago

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Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun

The Legion’s Legalities: Understanding the Terms of a French Foreign Legion Contract

After successfully completing the selection process, you will be required to sign your first contract at the Musée de la Légion étrangère (the museum of the Foreign Legion) in Aubagne/Marseille. Before you

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

How much ammo does a soldier carry into battle?

Depending on the mission each soldier may carry a couple of hundred rounds of 7.62 mm for the crew-served weapons and maybe a mortar round or disposable rocket launcher. It depends. A

7 years ago

Expert Analysis

US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) deployed, helicopter taking off in the background

What is a 9-line MEDEVAC and easy procedures to call it

Medical evacuation, often shortened to MEDEVAC or MEDIVAC, 9-line MEDEVAC is the timely and efficient movement and en route care provided by medical personnel to wounded being evacuated from a battlefield or

7 years ago

Tactics

Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for the Operation Neptune Spear? SEAL Team 6 Gold Squadron

Understanding the Distinctions Between SEAL Team 6 and Other SEAL Teams

In the Special Operations Forces community, SEAL Team 6 is renowned as one of the most capable fighting forces. However, it is important to note that SEAL Team 6 (also known as

8 years ago

Units

The French Foreign Legion and New Identity

The myths about identity change in the French Foreign Legion have been around since the unit was founded in 1831. It is said that the Legion has long been a place where

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

Surviving the Most Intense Special Forces Training Methods

The training methods used by special forces units in Eastern countries, especially the former members of the Soviet Union, were famously intense. Even today, Russian special forces units such as Spetsnaz are

8 years ago

Combat Training

DEVGRU / SEAL Team 6 operators posing for photo during training

Are Army Special Forces a Tier 1 Unit?

It is inaccurate to state that the Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are a Tier 1 unit. Tier 1 units carry out the most sensitive and complex missions.

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret firing from M4 in Afghanistan

The Purpose of Wearing a Wrist Watch Inward

One of the most common questions about special operations forces (SOF) operators is why they wear their wristwatches with their faces turned inward. This practice is not exclusive to SOF operators and

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

Understanding the Differences Between Delta Force and Green Berets

The Delta Force, also known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) or Combat Applications Group (CAG), is a highly classified unit of the United States Army that is widely

8 years ago

Comparison

GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011

Why SEAL Team 6 was Chosen for the Assault on the Bin Laden Compound

Eleven years ago, the world was shocked by the news of Operation Neptune Spear, the successful mission to kill terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. To this day, many people wonder why the

8 years ago

Opinion

Differences Between the Navy SEALs and the SAS

People often ask about the difference between U.S. Navy SEALs and the British Special Air Service (SAS). While they may seem similar, they have significant differences. It might be more appropriate to

9 years ago

Comparison

Special Air Service - SAS operators are posing with their weaponry

Examining the Differences in Training for SAS and Navy SEALs

To compare the training and selection processes of SAS and Navy SEALs, it is helpful to understand more about the roles and responsibilities of these elite special operations forces. The SAS and

9 years ago

Comparison

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