Also i know after enlisting in the navy you have to meet requirements to even begin training for the seals, i am curious to know may you wear contacts or glasses to pass the isual portion of the test?
2006-10-18 15:48:12 · 10 answers · asked by johani 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Go to this Link http://www.socom.mil/
On the left hand side of the page click on "Component Commands"
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2006-10-18 16:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force has Combat Controllers and the PJs (Pararescue)
The Navy has Naval Special Forces, which includes the Navy Seals as well as Naval Search and Rescue
The Marines have Force Recon
The Army has the Rangers, The Green Berets (Special Forces), and Special Forces Detachment Delta (Delta Force)
Beyond that there is also the British SAS, the French Foreign Legion, Israeli Special Forces, and several more foreign outfits.
2006-10-18 17:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by sixfour76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US Navy : Navy SEALs ( SEa, Land, Air)
And there is also something like the SEALs but its the group that manages their equpitment..
US Marine Corps : Force Recon or Reconassiance
(Maybe More..)
US Army : Army Rangers (Which I think is the 101st Airborne)
Army Special Force (Army SF, AKA Green Berets *Dont call them that)
US Airforce : Combat Controllers
Pararescue
And what others the guy up there said
2006-10-18 16:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Shadowfox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ssgt JB & Not Emo list them well.
The initial testing is always tough to weed people & Rangers do not allow your glasses - they have these big ugly black ones. My son did not wear his glasses during Ranger training but his are really just for driving. As a Commissioned Officer & Army Ranger he does not drive often on duty.
Good luck - he was 1 of 13% to make it through training without the usual recycling. They started with 217 & graduated 83 after 12 weeks. Sorry proud Mom. Hoooah!
2006-10-18 17:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people dont know this but there are a few Spec Ops positions in the AF that are just as hard as the other branches.
Pararescue (PJs) - Parachute behind enemy lines and apply medical aid to troops and get them out of harms way.
Combat Controller (CCT) - Jump behind enemy lines in order to clear an area so that a base can be established or so that an area can be cleared for an air drop.
This last one is not Spec Ops but it is close enough...
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) - These guys work and live the Army life. They might as well be in the Army. They go out with Army patrols and when they Army needs close air support or and air strike they are the ones on the ground calling it in.
Well hope that help to enlighten you on the Spec Ops jobs in the AF.
2006-10-18 16:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by JB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your eyesight must be perfect. However, AFAIK, your eyesight can be corrected by laser surgery and qualify.
The other branches' special forces are the Green Berets (Marines) and Rangers (Army), Special Forces (Air Force) and Delta Force (made up of Berets and Rangers)
2006-10-18 15:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green Beret and the Rangers
2006-10-18 15:50:55 · answer #7 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green Beret's. Paratroopers. You should Join the 101st Airborn. Who wouldn't want to join a unit of such prestige.
2006-10-18 15:56:15 · answer #8 · answered by GloryDays49ers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marines - recon rangers
Army - green Barrets
2006-10-18 16:07:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
MARINE RECON
2006-10-18 15:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by Muff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋