Found this list of the 10 most elite spec ops units in the U.S. military
10. USMC Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team
Also known as FAST, is ready for rapid deployment when US Government installations throughout the world require additional security. They are stationed at different naval command posts throughout the world. This unit of close to 500 Marines is specially trained using the state-of-the-art weapons.
9. USAF Pararescuemen, PJ – The primary mission of the US Air Force’s Pararescuemen is to recover aircrew members who are either downed and/or injured in harsh environments. They also provide on the scene emergency medical treatment to stabilize the injured while evacuating them. The conditions sometimes warrant them to act as aircrew gunners and scanners as some missions require enemy evasion.
8. US Army 75th Ranger Regiment – This elite infantry unit, aka: Rangers, is a Special Operations unit headquartered at Ft. Benning, GA. The unit is made up of a single Special Troops Battalion and three special operations battalions, specially trained with a variety of skills needed for a number of different specialized missions. These three light infantry battalions are can be rapidly deployed and take turns rotating into the “Ranger Ready Forces”, where they are on constant readiness with the ability to respond to any crisis, anywhere in the world, in less than 18 hours.
7. USMC Anglico – The US Marine Corps Special Forces – ANGLICO – are most noted for their proficiency in controlling Close Air Support (CAS). They are, however, also trained in ground based fires such as cannon and rocket artillery and precision guided munitions. The well-rounded training of the Anglico’s makes them the only firepower control team in the US Department of Defense who operates full time and have been fully trained to control and coordinate fire support from the air, on the land and on the sea.
6. USMC MARSOC – Activated in February of 2006, this specially trained Marine Corps group is a module command of the US Special Operations Command encompassing the USMCs contribution to SOCOM. The primary capabilities of MARSOC include direction action, special reconnaissance and also foreign internal defense. They are also in charge of counter-terrorism, information operations and unconventional warfare. These highly, specialized trained individuals must functionally capable of operating in fast-paced, often remote and complex, environments.
5. US Army Intelligence Support Activity – This top secret US Army intelligence unit’s primary function is to gather intelligence information that will pave the way for a plan of action. Some of the sources for their information includes (but is not limited to) local operatives working undercover and the monitoring and tracking of radio communications.
4. USMC Force Reconnaissance – Active since June of 1957, the USMC Force Reconnaissance are capable of performing both deep reconnaissance as well as direction action operations. This specialized task force is trained to operate independently behind enemy lines, while unconventional special ops, while supporting conventional warfare. Their primary focus is to support the Marine expeditionary and amphibious operations.
3. US Navy Seals – Probably one of (if not) the most well-known Special Ops group, the US Navy Seals are highly specialized and trained in the air, on the land and the sea. Their roots can be traced back to WWII when the US Navy realized the necessity to develop secret reconnaissance of landing beaches and coastal defenses. This discovery resulted in the establishing of the Amphibious Scout and Raider School in 1942.
2. US Army Delta Force– The US Army Delta Force unit generally consists of versatile, quiet professionals. They are involved in unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, information operations as well as various other roles. Delta force members refer to themselves as “The Unit”. Delta Force was first organized in November of 1977 and is known for its versatility in conducting various types of covert operations, such as hostage rescues and raids.
1. US Navy DEVGRU, SEAL Team 6 – This US Naval Special Warfare Development Group has a classified number of teams deployed worldwide. The original Team 6 was initially dissolved back in 1987, but then re-established by the US Navy as the Special Warfare Development Group – DEVGRU. Most information about DEVGRU remains highly classified and neither the White House nor the Department of Defense will comment on the details of its activities.
The brief descriptions listed above for each of these specialized units merely scratches the surface of these deep, secretive and specialized units. They are among the best of the best, trained to acclimate to almost any weather, environment or situation, making them the top ten, most elite Special Operations nits in the US Military. American military special forces are the best ones on earth, and among them serves the very best heroes.