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Delta Force

This super-secretive US Army outfit goes by several names

• Delta Force
• 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D)
• Combat Applications Group (CAG)
• Delta

Delta Force - Role

Delta's main mission is counter-terrorism. This includes:

• hostage rescue
• elimination of terrorist forces
• intelligence gathering on terrorist threats

Other roles include:

• assassination / arrest of enemy leadership
• unconventional warfare

Delta Force - Organization

Delta Force's structure is similar to the British 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, the unit which inspired Delta's creator, Charles Beckworth.

Delta Force is organized into 3 Squadrons :

• A Squadron
• B Squadron
• C Squadron

Each squadron is made up of 3 Troops

• 1 x Recce Troop
• 2 x Direct Action / Assault troops

Delta is under the command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and is considered a 'Tier One' Special Mission Unit (SMU).

Aviation Platoon

It is believed that Delta Force is supported by an Aviation Platoon which operates a fleet of AH-6 and MH-6 helicopters, some painted in civlian colours. The Aviation Platoon is not to be confused with the 160th SOAR, who also provide helicopter support to Delta Force. The aviation platoon is understood to also fly missions for the CIA.

Support elements

Delta are supported by dedicated signalers (radio communications), logistics, medical and intelligence personnel.

• signals squadron
• support squadron

Delta Force - Notable Operations

Since their inception, Delta Force have been involved in a series of operations.

read more : Delta Force Operations

Delta Force - Weapons

read more : Delta Force Weapons

Delta Force Links & Resources

• Delta Force photo gallery

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