Tag: JSOC

SEAL operators sitting on the planks of the Little Bird
Units

JSOC’s Tier-system explained: How do they differ?

The Tier-system is designed by JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) to prioritize…

Eric Sof
The 101st Airborne: The Only Force In The World That Can Do This 2
Tier 3

The backbone of the conventional military: The role and importance of Tier 3 units

It is well-established knowledge regarding Tier 1 and Tier 2 special forces,…

Eric Sof
Member of 75th Ranger Battalion
Tier 2

Tier 2: An Exclusive Look into the 2nd echelon of elite special forces

Individuals in the U.S. special operations community often speak of Tiers. Thus…

Eric Sof
A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.
Tier 1

Inside the World of Tier 1 Special Mission Units

In the United States military, Tier 1 units are frequently referred to…

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