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The United States military is one of the largest in the world and has several special forces groups. Each of the six branches has at least one elite squad that is highly selective and reserved for sensitive missions of the highest priority. The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) oversees more than 50 unique units, each with its specialization, ranging from special vehicle units to psychological operations groups, reaction teams, and more. Some of these groups are considered the best of the best.<\/p>\n

To identify the most elite American special forces units, CEOWORLD magazine reviewed several lists from reputable sources, including the Armed Forces History Museum, CBSNews, Special Ops Magazine, Military.com, and Business Insider. Information about the units was gathered from their websites or the American Special Ops site. The list mainly includes units that perform direct action, hostage rescue, counterterrorism, covert operations, and reconnaissance. The Central Intelligence Agency’s Special Activities Center, the paramilitary special operations unit of the CIA, was also included in the list.<\/p>\n

The Navy SEALs are known for their exceptional adaptability across sea, land, and air domains. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team 6, operates under the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command. This unit is famous for taking down the mastermind behind the 9\/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, and is considered the epitome of excellence. The members of this team are selected from among the SEAL teams.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are known for their expertise in unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, and counterterrorism skills. Delta Force, the Army’s top-notch counterterrorism unit, has exceptional skills in sniping and close-quarters combat ability.<\/p>\n

Elite units like Marine Force Recon are a part of the Elite Reconnaissance Marines within the Marine Corps. They specialize in deep and amphibious reconnaissance missions to support the Marines.<\/p>\n

The Air Force has various air commando units, which include several specialized aircraft and distinct Special Operations Squadrons within the Air Force Special Operations Command. They perform roles such as supplying ground units and conducting aerial reconnaissance. The Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) are a notable unit that are responsible for rescuing injured personnel from hostile or inaccessible areas.<\/p>\n

The Coast Guard also has special operations forces that are categorized under regional commands in the Atlantic and Pacific sectors. One of these units is the Maritime Safety and Security Teams, which was established after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Its main purpose is to protect seaports and maritime facilities against potential terrorist threats.<\/p>\n

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  1. Special Activities Center
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Central Intelligence Agency
    \nAlso known as: Formerly Special Activities Division (SAD)
    \nType: Covert paramilitary operations unit
    \nRole: Counterterrorism, deniable covert operations, direct action, espionage, targeted killing, hostage rescue and more<\/li>\n
  2. Intelligence Support Activity
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Army
    \nAlso known as: Gray Fox, ISA, USISA, The Activity
    \nType: Army intelligence unit
    \nRole: HUMINT (human intelligence), SIGINT (signals intelligence), direct action<\/li>\n
  3. Night Stalkers of the 160th<\/sup> Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Army
    \nAlso known as: Night Stalkers, 160th SOAR
    \nType: Special operations aviation
    \nRole: Insertion\/extraction of special operations forces, reconnaissance<\/li>\n
  4. Special Reconnaissance (formerly Special Operations Weathermen)
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Air Force
    \nAlso known as: Formerly SOWT
    \nType: Special reconnaissance airmen
    \nRole: Commando unit for multi-domain reconnaissance and surveillance<\/li>\n
  5. Maritime Safety & Security Teams
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Coast Guard
    \nAlso known as: (MSST)
    \nType: Maritime security unit
    \nRole: Counterterrorism<\/li>\n
  6. US Army Special Forces
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Army
    \nAlso known as: Green Berets
    \nType: Special operations forces
    \nRole: Counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, security force assistance<\/li>\n
  7. Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Navy
    \nAlso known as: SWCCs
    \nType: Special operations forces
    \nRole: Insertion and extraction of personnel from Naval vessels, direct action, mobility in shallow water areas<\/li>\n
  8. Combat Controllers
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Air Force
    \nAlso known as: CCTs
    \nType: Special operations force
    \nRole: Specialized airmen providing air control and combat support<\/li>\n
  9. DEVGRU \/ SEAL Team 6
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Navy
    \nAlso known as: Naval Special Warfare Development Group, DEVGRU, ST6
    \nType: Special operation forces, special missions unit
    \nRole: Special operations, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, direct action, special reconnaissance<\/li>\n
  10. Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Marine Corps
    \nAlso known as: ANGLICO
    \nType: Allied and foreign support
    \nRole: Direct support to Joint, Allied, Coalition and Special Operations forces and coordination and deconfliction required in air to ground support<\/li>\n
  11. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Marine Corps
    \nAlso known as: FAST
    \nType: Security force
    \nRole: Part of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (counterterrorism) and capable of rapid deployment<\/li>\n
  12. 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Army
    \nAlso known as: Delta Force, 1st SFOD-D, Combat Application Group (CAG), \u201cThe Unit\u201d
    \nType: Special mission unit
    \nRole: Special operations including direct action, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, urban warfare, reconnaissance<\/li>\n
  13. Navy SEALs
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Navy
    \nAlso known as: SEALs
    \nType: Special operations force
    \nRole: Special operations, special warfare, direct action, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance, amphibious reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, hostage rescue, underwater reconnaissance and demolition<\/li>\n
  14. Pararescuemen
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Air Force
    \nAlso known as: Pararescue Jumpers (PJs), STTs \u2013 AFSOC\u2019s Battlefield Airmen
    \nType: Special operations force
    \nRole: Combat search and rescue and medicine<\/li>\n
  15. 75th<\/sup> Ranger Regiment
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Army
    \nAlso known as: Army Rangers
    \nType: Light infantry special operations unit
    \nRole: Airborne \/ air assaults, direct action raids, counterterrorism<\/li>\n
  16. Marine Raiders Special Operations Command
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Marine Corps
    \nAlso known as: MARSOC
    \nType: Special operations
    \nRole: Direct action, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, foreign internal defense, security force assistance, counterinsurgency, support to combating weapons of mass destruction, support to unconventional warfare<\/li>\n
  17. Force Reconnaissance
    \n<\/strong>Service branch: Marine Corps
    \nAlso known as: Force Recon
    \nType: Special operations
    \nRole: Amphibious reconnaissance, deep reconnaissance, direct action, maritime interdiction, visit board search and seizure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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