Tag: Tier 1

Tribute graphic honoring Technical Sergeant John William Brown, featuring his portrait, military insignia, and commemorative text.
Extortion 17

Tech Sgt. John W. Brown – Pararescueman, Gentleman, and Hero of Extortion 17

In the world of special operations, some warriors earn their place in…

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US Navy SEALs boarding ship
Expert Analysis

USSOCOM: Waging America’s secret wars since 1987

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) is a unified…

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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…

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24th Special Tactics Squadron operators
Tier 1

24th Special Tactics Squadron: USAF Tier 1 component to JSOC

24th Special Tactics Squadron is the secretive Tier 1 unit and one…

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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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military fitness exercises
Tactical Fitness

Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR): Test your fitness with this SOF Tier 1 PT test

The Upper Body Round Robin a.k.a. the UBRR is a commonly used…

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CSOR - Canada's Special Operations Regiment 5
Tier 1

Canada’s Special Operations Regiment (CSOR): A battalion-sized unit of the Canadian Armed Forces

Canada's Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) is the Canadian Armed Forces special operations…

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CIA's Special Activities Center (SAC) formerly Special Activities Division (SAD)
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Special Activities Center (SAC): CIA’s unit for tactical paramilitary operations

Mention the name SAS to someone, and it evokes images of elite…

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1st SFOD-D Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta 5
Tier 1

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

Delta Force is a mighty secretive unit of the Army, considered one…

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Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for the Operation Neptune Spear? SEAL Team 6 Gold Squadron
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SEAL Team 6: America’s Secret Warriors

The SEAL Team 6 (ST6) or DEVGRU is an elite special operations…

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SASR operators moving through the smoke during the exercise
Tier 1

SASR: The Australian counterpart to the British SAS

The Special Air Service Regiment, also known as SASR, is a highly…

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