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Nice i am impressed, a perfect neutral source where you can cast ur vote.... how many times did u vote???
10 Best Special Forces in the world
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Agreed...
Not sure what you mean by 'brutal' but if you are implying some kind of physical beatings in training in order to become 'special', you are mistaken.
What could make or break a 'special ops' mission ? Believe it or not, it is the journey there, not combat or being taken prisoner. Special forces are 'special' because they are tasked with doing things that required independent thinking and decision making in the face of vagueness or highly fluid situations or being remote from friendly support. While on the journey to wherever it is, it is usually the weather or mechanical failures that will either delay or fail the mission. For special ops operators, being consistently wet and cold are more discouraging than being in combat or sneaking in the woods. That is why most of the world's special forces, with the exception of the Russians, moved away from hazing rituals that involved beatings or other forms of abuse of candidates. That is sadism and have nothing to do with mission accomplishment. It discourages trust among team members when trust is what binds the team together to accomplish extraordinary tasks.
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Not even once
What about the article from China which didn't placed your forces in the top 10....
don't give shitty excuses....
Exactly
He is biased
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SEAL gets all the publicity, even when operations aren't conducted by them, they still get the credit. My top 5 are (and this list doesn't include the usual suspects like 1st SFOD or SEAL Team *insert number here*);
The Activity - Intelligence Support Activity
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24th Special Tactics - 24th Special Tactics Squadron
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The Unit - CIA SAD- CIA Special Operations Group | Special Activities Division
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Joint Communications Unit - Joint Communication Unit ( JCU ) - @SvenSvensonov could tell you more about these guys; if you ask nicely
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Special Operations Weather Team - SPECIAL OPERATIONS WEATHER TEAM SPECIALIST
Because no operation gets off the ground without an accurate weather assessment.
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And as a bonus, 160TH SOAR - 160TH SOAR (A)
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And yes, I'd take these guys over any other. Any day of the week.
I will take our SAS over them. They are still the best.
Champions
China has the best Special forces. From 2013 and 2014, Snow leopard team won champion twice, beating all special forces around the world. In 2015, China places second and loses champion to Russia becos snow leopard was barred from competition after winning it twice in a row.
Do not mess around with Chinese forces. They are the toughest and best trained in the world.
China has the best Special forces. From 2013 and 2014, Snow leopard team won champion twice, beating all special forces around the world. In 2015, China places second and loses champion to Russia becos snow leopard was barred from competition after winning it twice in a row.
Do not mess around with Chinese forces. They are the toughest and best trained in the world.
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and you THE KEYBOARD WARRIOR knows how to handle a gun more then those who are training with them for years.
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10) GIS, Italy
The Gruppo di Intervento Speciale (GIS) is an elite airborne special operations counter-terrorism tactical response unit. It is part of the Italian Carabinieri military police. Created in 1978 by the Italian State Police, the unit is globally known for its sharp marksmanship. It was established to combat terrorism threat. GIS has around 100 soldiers and is tasked with anti-terrorism operations and security services. It has three operational sections and one sniper/reconnaissance team. Every section is divided into a detachment of four men. At any time, there will be a section ready to leave the base in 30 minutes. The unit has taken part in counter-terrorism operations and VIP, executive and dignitary protection security details ever since its inception. GIS has very good relations with many Special Forces around the world like SAS and GIGN.
9) Shayetet 13, Israel
Shayatet 13 is the naval Special Forces unit of the Israeli Navy. It shares the Israeli Army motto “Never Again” (referring to Holocaust). This elite naval commando unit resembles US Army’s Delta Force. Members of Shayetet 13 specialize in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue and boarding. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel’s major wars. It is one of the most secretive units in the world. The details of Shayetet 13’s missions and identities of active operatives are kept highly classified.
8) SSG, Pakistan
The Special Services Group (SSG) is a special operations force of the Pakistan Army. It is similar to British Army’s SAS. Founded in 1956, the unit is trained to handle missions like asymmetric warfare, counter-proliferation, special operations, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and personnel recovery.
via wikipedia
7) JW GROM, Poland
Jednostka Wojskowa GROM (JW GROM) is Poland’s elite counter-terrorism unit. Founded on July 13, 1990, this unit is one of the five special operations units of the Polish Armed Forces. Candidates applying to serve in JW GROM have to pass psychological and durability tests, truth test and field test. The members of this unit are trained to respond to threats from terrorists. Currently JW GROM has around 450 men. They are organized in squads of four. The unit’s motto is “For you, Fatherland!” The unit was actively involved in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
6) GIGN, France
National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) is a special operations unit of the French Armed Forces. It is trained to perform counter-terrorist and hostage rescue missions. GIGN was created after the Munich massacre in the 1972 Olympic Games. It was formed in 1973. Its members are trained and equipped to respond to extremely violent attacks. The unit is headquartered in Satory, Yvelines, France, and has around 400 operators. GSN’s motto is “To save lives without regard to one’s own.” Intervention force, observation and search force and security and protection force are the three distinct parts of the unit.
5) GSG 9, Germany
German counter-terrorism and special operations unit GSG 9 was officially established in 1973. It is a part of the German Federal Police. It came into existence after the mismanagement of the Germany Police to successfully free 11 Israeli athletes who were kidnapped in Munich during the Summer Olympic Games. The members of this unit are trained to handle cases of kidnapping, hostage taking, extortion and terrorism. GSG 9 is very active in developing and testing methods and tactics for these missions. They have successfully completed more than 1,500 missions between 1972 and 2003.
4) EKO Cobra, Austria
Austria’s primary counter-terrorism special operations tactical unit EKO Cobra (Einsatzkommando Cobra) was formed in 1978 as a response to the attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. It retains a low profile and is involved mainly in counter terrorism. EKO Cobra is well-known for its high-speed involvement in the war on terror. This well-trained unit was involved in a hostage rescue in the Graz-Karlau Prison in 1996 and many other successful operations. It is the only counter terrorism unit to end a hijacking while the plane was still in the air.
via armedforcesmuseum.com
3) Delta Force, United States
Popularly known as Delta Force, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) was approved in 1997 after numerous terrorist incidents in the United States of America. Its primary tasks are direct action, counter-terrorism and national intervention operations. It is a versatile group that is capable of conducting many types of clandestine missions. To be a part of Delta Force, an individual should undergo rigid physical and mental tests. After clearing these tests, the person is permitted to enter into the actual six-month training program.
The Gruppo di Intervento Speciale (GIS) is an elite airborne special operations counter-terrorism tactical response unit. It is part of the Italian Carabinieri military police. Created in 1978 by the Italian State Police, the unit is globally known for its sharp marksmanship. It was established to combat terrorism threat. GIS has around 100 soldiers and is tasked with anti-terrorism operations and security services. It has three operational sections and one sniper/reconnaissance team. Every section is divided into a detachment of four men. At any time, there will be a section ready to leave the base in 30 minutes. The unit has taken part in counter-terrorism operations and VIP, executive and dignitary protection security details ever since its inception. GIS has very good relations with many Special Forces around the world like SAS and GIGN.
9) Shayetet 13, Israel
Shayatet 13 is the naval Special Forces unit of the Israeli Navy. It shares the Israeli Army motto “Never Again” (referring to Holocaust). This elite naval commando unit resembles US Army’s Delta Force. Members of Shayetet 13 specialize in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue and boarding. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel’s major wars. It is one of the most secretive units in the world. The details of Shayetet 13’s missions and identities of active operatives are kept highly classified.
8) SSG, Pakistan
The Special Services Group (SSG) is a special operations force of the Pakistan Army. It is similar to British Army’s SAS. Founded in 1956, the unit is trained to handle missions like asymmetric warfare, counter-proliferation, special operations, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and personnel recovery.
via wikipedia
7) JW GROM, Poland
Jednostka Wojskowa GROM (JW GROM) is Poland’s elite counter-terrorism unit. Founded on July 13, 1990, this unit is one of the five special operations units of the Polish Armed Forces. Candidates applying to serve in JW GROM have to pass psychological and durability tests, truth test and field test. The members of this unit are trained to respond to threats from terrorists. Currently JW GROM has around 450 men. They are organized in squads of four. The unit’s motto is “For you, Fatherland!” The unit was actively involved in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
6) GIGN, France
National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) is a special operations unit of the French Armed Forces. It is trained to perform counter-terrorist and hostage rescue missions. GIGN was created after the Munich massacre in the 1972 Olympic Games. It was formed in 1973. Its members are trained and equipped to respond to extremely violent attacks. The unit is headquartered in Satory, Yvelines, France, and has around 400 operators. GSN’s motto is “To save lives without regard to one’s own.” Intervention force, observation and search force and security and protection force are the three distinct parts of the unit.
5) GSG 9, Germany
German counter-terrorism and special operations unit GSG 9 was officially established in 1973. It is a part of the German Federal Police. It came into existence after the mismanagement of the Germany Police to successfully free 11 Israeli athletes who were kidnapped in Munich during the Summer Olympic Games. The members of this unit are trained to handle cases of kidnapping, hostage taking, extortion and terrorism. GSG 9 is very active in developing and testing methods and tactics for these missions. They have successfully completed more than 1,500 missions between 1972 and 2003.
4) EKO Cobra, Austria
Austria’s primary counter-terrorism special operations tactical unit EKO Cobra (Einsatzkommando Cobra) was formed in 1978 as a response to the attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. It retains a low profile and is involved mainly in counter terrorism. EKO Cobra is well-known for its high-speed involvement in the war on terror. This well-trained unit was involved in a hostage rescue in the Graz-Karlau Prison in 1996 and many other successful operations. It is the only counter terrorism unit to end a hijacking while the plane was still in the air.
via armedforcesmuseum.com
3) Delta Force, United States
Popularly known as Delta Force, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) was approved in 1997 after numerous terrorist incidents in the United States of America. Its primary tasks are direct action, counter-terrorism and national intervention operations. It is a versatile group that is capable of conducting many types of clandestine missions. To be a part of Delta Force, an individual should undergo rigid physical and mental tests. After clearing these tests, the person is permitted to enter into the actual six-month training program.
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2) SAS, United Kingdom
The Special Air Service (SAS) is a unit of the British Army. Found in 1941 during the Second World War, this unit has served as a model for many Special Forces all over the world. SAS comprises one regular regiment and two territorial regiments. Counter terrorism in peacetime and special operations during wartime are the primary tasks of SAS. It gained worldwide fame and recognition after attacking the Iranian Embassy in London and rescuing hostages during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege.
1) Navy SEALs, United States
The United States Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Teams, popular known as Navy SEALs, are the male members of the United States Navy. In fact they are one of the nation’s most elite special warfare combatants. They are trained to operate in all environments (sea, air and land) for which they are named. Their duty is to conduct small-unit maritime military operations which originate from and return to a river, ocean, swamp, delta or coastline. Navy SEALs, along with CIA, found and killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. That was one of their successful operations in recent years.
The Special Air Service (SAS) is a unit of the British Army. Found in 1941 during the Second World War, this unit has served as a model for many Special Forces all over the world. SAS comprises one regular regiment and two territorial regiments. Counter terrorism in peacetime and special operations during wartime are the primary tasks of SAS. It gained worldwide fame and recognition after attacking the Iranian Embassy in London and rescuing hostages during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege.
1) Navy SEALs, United States
The United States Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Teams, popular known as Navy SEALs, are the male members of the United States Navy. In fact they are one of the nation’s most elite special warfare combatants. They are trained to operate in all environments (sea, air and land) for which they are named. Their duty is to conduct small-unit maritime military operations which originate from and return to a river, ocean, swamp, delta or coastline. Navy SEALs, along with CIA, found and killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. That was one of their successful operations in recent years.
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The ones on 2 and 3 have Games devoted to them .
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Strange mix of police and army units there, Ifrit!
The top SFs in France would be Commando Hubert and friends :
And in Police, I'd put GIGN in front of GSG 9 by their records.
Israel is also stronger than depicted for other units are as good.
Never underestimate the enemy; it often proves fatal.
Good day gang, Tay.
The top SFs in France would be Commando Hubert and friends :
And in Police, I'd put GIGN in front of GSG 9 by their records.
Israel is also stronger than depicted for other units are as good.
Never underestimate the enemy; it often proves fatal.
Good day gang, Tay.
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Sir above posted rankings based on the performance, Israel is far better i know but they never open their operations and details so no data available for comparison.Strange mix of police and army units there, Ifrit!
The top SFs in France would be Commando Hubert and friends :
And in Police, I'd put GIGN in front of GSG 9 by their records.
Israel is also stronger than depicted for other units are as good.
Never underestimate the enemy; it often proves fatal.
Good day gang, Tay.
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The Top TenXW
1 Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2)
2 British SAS/SBS
3 Norwegian Marinejegerkommandoen (MJK)
4 United States Navy SEALs
5 Polish GROM
6 Israeli Shayetet 13
7 Greek O.Y.K. (Underwater Demolition Command)
8 United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)
9 United States Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)
10 Indian MARCOS
11 The Delta Force - U.S
12 German KSK
13 Australian SASR
14 Turkish Special Forces Command
15 Russian Spetsnaz
16 United States Delta Force Tier One
17 Canadian Special Operations Regiment
18 French Commandos Marine
19 Mossad - Israel
20 Pakistan Special Services Group (Ssg)
Top Ten Special Operations Forces - TheTopTens.com
1 Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2)
2 British SAS/SBS
3 Norwegian Marinejegerkommandoen (MJK)
4 United States Navy SEALs
5 Polish GROM
6 Israeli Shayetet 13
7 Greek O.Y.K. (Underwater Demolition Command)
8 United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)
9 United States Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)
10 Indian MARCOS
11 The Delta Force - U.S
12 German KSK
13 Australian SASR
14 Turkish Special Forces Command
15 Russian Spetsnaz
16 United States Delta Force Tier One
17 Canadian Special Operations Regiment
18 French Commandos Marine
19 Mossad - Israel
20 Pakistan Special Services Group (Ssg)
Top Ten Special Operations Forces - TheTopTens.com
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