tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post3629709914335665219..comments2024-03-28T00:43:37.279-05:00Comments on Future War Stories: The Barracks: Special Operations Forces Part: 3- Q&AWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-38565558454349349132016-02-24T16:01:46.295-06:002016-02-24T16:01:46.295-06:00Some training that the MarSoc guys go through.
ht...Some training that the MarSoc guys go through.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/marsoc-birthday-2016-1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-59449380567200602542016-02-08T14:06:41.136-06:002016-02-08T14:06:41.136-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838230572874705079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-16491928812610822852015-08-19T19:56:22.076-05:002015-08-19T19:56:22.076-05:00One common misconception is that SEALs are the sma...One common misconception is that SEALs are the smallest, most elite special-operations unit. SEALs are the scalpel and Rangers are the hammer, or so we are led to believe.<br /><br />Besides, if we were to use these personnel numbers as a metric to determine who is the most "elite," then MARSOC has everyone beat out with a mere 1,475 Raiders assigned to its unit. The largest? Special forces, by far, at 22,845 soldiers. This is why numbers are a dumb metric to use in childish arguments, which typically disregard selection, training, and mission sets.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/more-navy-seals-than-army-rangers-2015-8<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-6940571691993607762015-07-02T10:50:05.393-05:002015-07-02T10:50:05.393-05:00Here's a story of the guy that helped shape US...Here's a story of the guy that helped shape US Army SF. Crazy he served under 3 flags.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/the-crazy-story-of-the-man-who-fought-for-finland-the-nazis-and-us-army-special-forces-2015-7Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-50792877965043218322015-06-19T16:19:17.468-05:002015-06-19T16:19:17.468-05:00The Army has the Green Berets, while the Navy is k...The Army has the Green Berets, while the Navy is known for the SEALs. Now, an elite branch of the U.S. Marine Corps will officially be known as Raiders.<br /><br />http://news.yahoo.com/rangers-seals-now-raiders-marines-resurrect-historic-name-084554038.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-23915599896185374872015-06-08T13:51:15.198-05:002015-06-08T13:51:15.198-05:00Article that does more justice to the MC as what t...Article that does more justice to the MC as what they do is equal to Spec Ops roles although they some how forgot the SOC (Special Operations Capable) units within the MC.<br /><br />The writer is right about FAST to they were called Fake @ss Seal Teams by other services.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/most-elite-special-forces-units-in-the-us-2015-6?op=1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-11189770372116332342015-05-25T22:57:33.188-05:002015-05-25T22:57:33.188-05:00High in the Sierra Nevadas, U.S. forces are being ...High in the Sierra Nevadas, U.S. forces are being trained in the art of mountain warfare on horseback. Yes, the original all-terrain vehicle is making a comeback.<br /><br />Staff Sergeant Levi Stuart has been saddling up since he was a child. Now he's an instructor at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. <br /><br />"The advantage of using horses and mules, they can maneuver across the battle space very quickly and unnoticed," explained Stuart. "They don't have to rely on roads or technology or vehicles to go wherever they need to go."<br /><br />http://www.cbsnews.com/news/inside-the-horseback-training-for-u-s-special-forces/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17<br /><br />This is really not new but look, it's being taught by the Marines. But SF was using horses during Iraq and A-stan wars. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-33473445352098783662015-05-20T22:11:18.808-05:002015-05-20T22:11:18.808-05:00Differences in SeALs and Delta.
http://www.busine...Differences in SeALs and Delta.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-the-diffrences-between-the-uss-2-most-elite-special-forces-units-2015-5Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-91907070512046077882015-04-24T22:59:38.781-05:002015-04-24T22:59:38.781-05:00"As the scope of special operations increases..."As the scope of special operations increases, so does the command's overall funding. In the previous fiscal year, Special Operations Command received $10 billion in funding with 70,000 personnel, up from a budget of $2.2 billion and 33,000 in fiscal year 2001."<br /><br />http://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-footprint-us-special-operations-195222892.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-40205032559659009212015-03-30T15:44:19.487-05:002015-03-30T15:44:19.487-05:00US National Guard is now getting a Spec Ops unit c...US National Guard is now getting a Spec Ops unit called SOD-X.<br /><br />http://theweek.com/articles/546094/national-guard-getting-more-commandos....@BranKmoore75Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-44161098689900353202015-03-01T07:45:57.355-06:002015-03-01T07:45:57.355-06:00Here is a secret Russian Spec Ops group.
http://w...Here is a secret Russian Spec Ops group.<br /><br />http://www.businessinsider.com/russian-zaslon-special-operations-2013-5<br /><br />http://blogs.blouinnews.com/blouinbeatpolitics/2013/05/10/special-force-deployment-to-syria-may-signal-moscows-doubts/<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-9206562598125958302015-02-24T07:49:28.187-06:002015-02-24T07:49:28.187-06:00Also a new Sci Fi sniper movie called "One Sh...Also a new Sci Fi sniper movie called "One Shot", that you may like since Snipers / Scout Snipers are considered specialized personnel now to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-47229986552591968732015-02-12T15:39:50.560-06:002015-02-12T15:39:50.560-06:00Here's another foreign Russian unit / service ...Here's another foreign Russian unit / service that is now active in the Ukraine. They're at least Spec Ops, not sure if a Tier 1 level though.<br /><br />http://uk.businessinsider.com/elite-russian-naval-infantry-units-2015-2<br /><br />On the Sci Fi side of things, there's a new movie you may like to see called "Alien Outpost". It's about all Earth Defense Force fighting for the earth after an invasion. It's sort of a B movie. I don't see where or how to send you suggestions, sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-51659794799106360892015-01-17T18:47:51.290-06:002015-01-17T18:47:51.290-06:00There is also another Special Unit within USOCOM t...There is also another Special Unit within USOCOM that few people knows it's existent. It was called ISA (Intelligent Support Activity). It is tasked to collect actionable intelligence in advance of missions by other US special operations forces, where regular intelligent agency (CIA) unable to provide. Especially after the botched OPERATION EAGLE CLAW, which spearheaded the formation of the unit.<br />It is at the same TIER1 with DELTA & DEVGRU, but actually more secretive than those two, even US Military never acknowledge it's existent. Not to mention they keep changing their codename. (GREY FOX, CENTRA SPIKE, TORN VICTOR, etc...).<br />Although it is mainly tasked to provide intelligence. In many occasion the ISA operatives also directly involved in the execution of the operation itself. So, all of it's operatives also required of having the same military skill sets with DELTA or DEVGRU operators. <br /><br />bernadinus gitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831261419073587638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-5833580965154296872014-12-30T16:06:32.452-06:002014-12-30T16:06:32.452-06:00Also you do know that Operation Red Wing was a Mar...Also you do know that Operation Red Wing was a Marine operation that the SeALs horned in on.<br /><br />Here's more on that:<br />http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-99789.html<br /><br />Also you mention that the SF and the "big" Army need each other and that is true, cause neither is a complete mission wide capable force when separated.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Because the Army has land forces and rotory wing assets but no fixed wing fast movers or deep sea assets. The Air Force has fix wings assets but no major land or naval forces. The Navy has deep sea and arial assets but no major land forces (although you could say, the Marine Corps, being a Department of the Navy, could be considered their land forces in a way). All these other branches have to coordinate with the others.<br /><br />Except for the Marine Corps that can project 3D battle by itself. It has air power (both fixed and rotory assets), land forces and sea forces (both brown water and deep sea assets).<br /><br />Only the Marine Corps, of all the US Military branches has it all (although they use the Navy as a taxi service at times).<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-14562846101403675802014-12-28T16:10:01.517-06:002014-12-28T16:10:01.517-06:00Also you do know that the Marines were in Somalia ...Also you do know that the Marines were in Somalia before, and that it didn't go sideways until after it was handed over to the Army?<br /><br />Some info:<br />"The MEU (SOC)s saw a great deal of action during the 1990s. While it was the entire 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade that was involved, the MEU (SOC) style of operations was evident in the evacuation of the US Embassy in Mogadishu in January, 1991, during Operation Eastern Exit. In 1993, during the US involvement in Somalia, nearly every MEU (SOC) got some opportunity to operate, with the MSPF aboard the 24th MEU (SOC) managing to conduct almost the entire spectrum of maritime special operations missions in only 48 days. The Marines conducted amphibious boat and heliborne raids, coalition support operations, recovery of aircraft and personnel, and even one direct action raid. In 1994, the 24th MEU (SOC) rescued Capt. Scott O’Grady from behind enemy lines in Bosnia."<br /><br />Read more: http://sofrep.com/25337/mcsocom-detachment-one-part-i-the-soc-program/#ixzz3NEToUSpS<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-24177998439633508302014-12-28T02:07:51.657-06:002014-12-28T02:07:51.657-06:00Also why do you say that Marine SSPs and FR is in ...Also why do you say that Marine SSPs and FR is in jeopardy? What info did you base that on?<br /><br />Here is something proving the opposite.<br /><br />-----<br />http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/12/22/sniper-training-2nd-marine-division.html?ESRC=marine.nl<br /><br />"Sniper Alley: Marines Participate in Urban Sniper Course<br /> <br />MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina -- Shots rang out through the combat town as the Marines continued to put rounds through their targets. Impact after impact, the bullets tore through the metal targets and disappeared into the vast expanse of the Dodge City range.<br />Scout snipers with second and fourth Reconnaissance Battalions along with Marines from 2nd Marine Division and II Marine Expeditionary Force participated in the Urban Sniper Course, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 1-19. <br />The 16-day course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group provided the Marines individual and team-level training on advanced precision marksmanship, aerial sniper skills, and maritime sniper skills in order to support the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit maritime raid force and battalion landing team during urban, rural, and visit board search and seizure operations. <br />The course consisted of performance-oriented instruction in advanced combat marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, low-light, and darkness. The students trained with the M40A5 Sniper Rifle, M110 Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle System, M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle, M27 Individual Assault [actually Infantry Automatic] Rifle, and the M9 service pistol... <br />-----<br />If anything, there will be more of a need in the future of such skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-92090358034186814342014-12-07T00:33:23.814-06:002014-12-07T00:33:23.814-06:00They just released this info graphic today. I foun...They just released this info graphic today. I found it pretty interesting.<br /><br />http://finance.yahoo.com/news/americas-secret-elite-warriors-explained-181700900.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-55217479528394581332014-11-11T18:24:15.949-06:002014-11-11T18:24:15.949-06:00When taking in account those conditions...I think ...When taking in account those conditions...I think you are correct. The armor, tactics, and weaponry would favor the Space Marines...sorry Noble-SixWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-67000943349090340242014-11-11T13:32:57.246-06:002014-11-11T13:32:57.246-06:00I'm talking about a standard space marine vs a...I'm talking about a standard space marine vs a standard Spartan 5vs5 in a open environment & a cqb environment ( including room clearing) also Spartans beat a space marine at range. Railguns always go through space marine armor.and the Spartan laser is a little more powerful than the railgunAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555953556972572471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-82922123224447838772014-11-10T17:21:47.495-06:002014-11-10T17:21:47.495-06:00When it comes to the SPARTANS vs. the Space Marine...When it comes to the SPARTANS vs. the Space Marines, I still believe that any SPARTAN-II in their badass armor would win. SPARTAN-II were trained to more tactical not frontal assault legions with hardened skills.I do believe that the SPARTANs would pay a heavy price for their victory. Now, if we incorporate other types of Space Marines, like tactical dreadnought terminator marines, the SPARTANs may have some really issues.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-60044892228965286422014-11-10T04:24:51.135-06:002014-11-10T04:24:51.135-06:00Also the Marine Corps has several "specialize...Also the Marine Corps has several "specialized units" or platoons. There's ANGLICO, FAST, Battalion Recon, MarDets, and MEU(SOC)s. You already brought up SSP / STA and Force Recon.<br /><br />Here an excerpt for ANGLICO.<br /><br />Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Companies (ANGLICO) are fire support and liaison units of the United States Marine Corps. The mission of ANGLICO is "To provide Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commanders a liaison capability, with foreign area expertise, to plan, coordinate, and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied, and coalition forces." Per this mission statement, ANGLICOs are not designed to support U.S. Marine Corps maneuver elements. Instead, the doctrinal purpose of ANGLICO is to provide fire support and coordination in support of units adjacent to the MAGTF.<br /><br />"Although ANGLICO Marines are best known for their ability to control Close Air Support (CAS), they are equally well trained in ground based fires to include cannon artillery, rocket artillery, precision guided munitions (such as GMLRS), naval gunfire support, and fire support coordination. This makes ANGLICO firepower control teams unique in the United States Department of Defense: they are the only full-time fires practitioners who are trained to control and coordinate fire support from the air, land, and sea.<br /><br />Because ANGLICOs are designed to support non-USMC forces, they are divided into elements appropriate for each level of a foreign force's structure."<br /><br />The Marines may not be paid out of that TIER 1 funding structure but they definitely qualify as T1 forces (as the Det 1 proved).<br /><br />Actually the Marine Corps does more with less than any of the other US military services, with the smallest budget.<br /><br />They had a saying that the Marine Corps has done so much with so little for so long, that it is now qualified and capable to do anything with nothing.<br /><br />And if you think Army Rangers are SF, that means the whole Marine Corps is SF. <br /><br />Marines are just expected to be better, cause of the name and past traditions, and so they are.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-4073505538487644782014-11-10T02:03:28.553-06:002014-11-10T02:03:28.553-06:00You forgot the Marine Raiders of WW2, that were fo...You forgot the Marine Raiders of WW2, that were formed from the 1937 rubber raft platoons. They are the first special operations forces of the US to see combat.<br /><br />Also Detachment 1 that was formed in 2003 to 2006 the first Marine unit attached to USSOCOM.<br /><br />http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/DET%20ONE%20U.S.%20Marine%20Corps_U.S.%20Special%20Operations%20Command%20Detachment,%202003-2006%20%20PCN%2010600001300_1.pdf<br /><br />http://sofrep.com/25337/mcsocom-detachment-one-part-i-the-soc-program/<br /><br />http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?79701-The-End-of-quot-Tthe-Det-quot-USMC-SOCOM-Det-1-MC-Times&s=25f2c3c3a01b1e34308dc218e8287c29<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-56528577346813366082014-11-10T01:49:25.530-06:002014-11-10T01:49:25.530-06:00On the Space Marines vs SPARTANs. Which armor are ...On the Space Marines vs SPARTANs. Which armor are you giving the SPARTANs? They had several different models of MJOLNIR, I think 6?<br /><br />I think the Space Marines would win, in that they have available more different unit types and I believe the individual armor is more indestructible. Also their weapons are more advanced as you mentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726484495782035142.post-58002994625785414522014-07-20T16:01:28.195-05:002014-07-20T16:01:28.195-05:00Yes, RAINBOW 6 and GHOST Recon are both examples o...Yes, RAINBOW 6 and GHOST Recon are both examples of near future SPECOPS units. I've got both on the list of examples...came up with some interesting ones this time. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218428427067689631noreply@blogger.com