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How much ammo does a soldier carry into battle?
How much ammo does a soldier carry into battle? (Photo: Pinterest)

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
US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) deployed, helicopter taking off in the background
Elite US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) deployed in the field, ready for action (Photo: XY)

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
Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun
Member of the French Foreign Legion (Photo: Pinterest/FFL)

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
DEVGRU / SEAL Team 6 operators posing for photo during training
US Navy SEAL Team 6 operators at undisclosed location and at unknown mission (Photo: Unknown author)

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
U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret firing from M4 in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Forces operator firing his gun (Photo: Pinterest/Green Berets)

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
GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011
GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011 (Photo: Pinterest/Navy SEALs)

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
9 years ago
Navy SEALs during the BUD/s with a wood
Navy SEALs during the BUD/s (Photo: XY)

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
10 years ago
Special Air Service - SAS operators are posing with their weaponry
The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. (Photo: XY)

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
10 years ago
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