Tier |
Unit Type |
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) |
Description
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1 |
Delta Force |
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Simply known as "The Unit", Delta force was not officially recognized until recently. These Airborne-qualified Tier 1 operators are all highly experienced, with the overwhelming majority coming from the Ranger regiments or Special Forces groups.
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2 |
Special Forces |
![US_Army_Special_Forces_Insignia](//upload.luquay.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/US_Army_Special_Forces_Insignia.png/150px-US_Army_Special_Forces_Insignia.png) |
Also known as the "Green Berets", These are the original "best of the best", only second to Delta Force. They are Airborne-qualified, and most come to SF with the Ranger tab or obtain it shortly thereafter.
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3 |
Rangers |
![US Army 1st Ranger BN CSIB](//upload.luquay.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/US_Army_1st_Ranger_BN_CSIB.png/150px-US_Army_1st_Ranger_BN_CSIB.png) |
These are considered the first special operations unit. One example is the 1st Ranger Battalion. All Rangers are Airborne-qualified. Members of the Ranger regiments do not automatically gain the yellow and black Ranger tab, they must earn it!
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4 |
Airborne Units |
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Airborne units are a step up from the regular Army units. All members are Airborne-qualified light infantry. Example shown is the 173rd Airborne Brigade
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5 (Lowest) |
Regular Units |
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The U.S. Army is mostly comprised of regular units. These soldiers are non-Airborne-qualified. Example shown is the 1st Calvary Division.
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