Hey, everybody! So, I recently watched the movie '12 Strong' and I remember it was based on a real-life military operation. Any of you know which branch it was that the movie depicted? It could help me relate real and reel military life. Thank you!
Certainly! '12 Strong' is based on a real-life operation of the U.S military shortly after the 9/11 attacks. The branch being focused on in the movie is the U.S. Army, particularly the Special Forces, more commonly known as the Green Berets.
In the movie, the Green Berets, also known as Operational Detachment Alphas, are portrayed as teams which typically consist of twelve members, each with special tasks and skills. For instance, one might be a weapons expert while another could be a medic or a communications expert.
What's important to remember is that while movies try hard to represent real-life military operations, they might not always fully represent actual military protocols due to cinematic interpretation. It's great to see movies such as '12 Strong' though to get a sense of the heroism and efforts of our armed forces.
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