My dad was in the Special Forces in nam - can anyone tell me what this was?
I can't ask him because he died when I was vary young.
He was in the Army
2006-10-04 17:07:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I just want to THANK EVERYONE for your answers- When I told my step-mom what I found out she said yes it was 1of the 2 but still will not tell witch one -no I don't know why but everything I learned here does help !! Again THANKS
2006-10-06 10:17:21 · update #1
This is probably your dads outfit. I spent a major portion of my time in Vietnam (1963) supporting some of these guys, and I hold them in the highest esteem.
http://www.campbell.army.mil/5thsfg.htm
2006-10-04 17:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The mission may have been different in the Vietnam era, but today:
Special Forces, or "green berets" are charged with what's referred to as unconventional warfare, and indigenous force assistance/multiplication. In short they learn guerilla tactics, counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, and teach it to irregular military groups around the world. Often they'll go into battle alongside those they've been teaching. Certain areas in special Forces will specialize in special areas. ie: "Striker brigade" and be specified for a certain type of mission. I don't remember which is what, but A-teams, and B-teams, are the names for the 2 groups in the Green Berets. Was he in Special Forces specifically? Soldiers in groups like my alma-mater, the Rangers are usually referred to as special forces, rather than the more accurate -special operations-. It's an understandable, but misleading confusion; and can be a major distinction.
2006-10-05 12:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Army has Ranger,Green Beret not to sure witch one were around the longest but i sure that this is the Army Special Forces. Ty asking your mom she should know witch one he is.
2006-10-05 00:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by leadzon 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most branches of the military have special forces. In short they are trained to do special missions and go behind enemy lines to mark targets and get information on the enemy before the ground forces go in! They are not all the same but if you really want to see what special forces do for each branch then i would google it. You will find a lot of information!
2006-10-05 00:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by jamie s 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Green Beret ...definitly he was not a Ranger because the 75th Ranger regiment created in 1974 also not delta force (found in 1977)
2006-10-05 06:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Special forces were in vietnam from 1961 to 1971. He could have been a "Green Beret" That was what special forces was in vietnam.
2006-10-05 00:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by jrnh5150 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Special Forces is also known as The Green Beret, My brother was in the special forces. They are trained to go in first to establish communications also to set up and gather intelligence. You should be very proud of your dad. He was one of a hundred on the day he took the test to become a member of the special forces.
2006-10-05 01:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Green Beret's ...i.e. special forces. They are 2nd in combat traing only 2 the U.S. Army Rangers
2006-10-05 00:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Here are a few good links to help explain the remarkable sacrifices that American heros like your father made for his family and his country.
2006-10-05 00:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. US of A, Baby! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely he was a Ranger. You should be proud regardless of which unit he was in.
2006-10-05 00:10:50 · answer #10 · answered by Colorado 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋