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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, but what constitutes Tier 3? The United States has exhibited a strong

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Member of 75th Ranger Battalion (Photo: Pinterest/Rangers)

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 far, we have examined the characteristics of Tier 1 teams, but what can be said about the Tier 2 units?

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Tier 2

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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

Inside the World of Tier 1 Special Mission Units

In the United States military, Tier 1 units are frequently referred to as Special Mission Units (SMU). They are a classification of Special Operations Forces, known for their involvement in high-profile military

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Tier 1