Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about different military paths and I've heard of these 'Black Ops' forces. Which military branch do these special operations forces usually belong to?
"Black Ops" isn't an official term used in the U.S. military, but it often refers to highly specific and covert operations conducted by various special operations forces across different branches of the military. The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) oversees all special operations components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Here are the specialized units in each branch:
- U.S. Army: U.S. Army Special Forces, also known as Green Berets, and the 75th Ranger Regiment are among the specialized units.
- U.S. Navy: Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC).
- U.S. Air Force: Special Operations Weather Technician (SOWT), Pararescue (PJs), and Combat Control Team (CCT).
- U.S. Marine Corps: Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), also known as Marine Raiders.
Each of these units has a specific set of criteria for training and selection, and all are involved in various aspects of global operations including counter-terrorism, direct action, and reconnaissance. Always remember that obtaining permission to enter these career fields is highly competitive and requires intense physical and mental preparation.
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