I've heard this mostly in historical films used.
They would say something like, "The enemy has 1000 crack rifles facing against us" or "They were attacked by crack troops of the 4th division" something like that.
What does this term mean exactly?
Thank you.
2007-09-18 15:48:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A Crack unit is a top performing one. The best of the best.
2007-09-18 15:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A crack unit is a unit that can be handed the toughest assignments and higher ups can be certain they will get the job done. Crack units are known for training harder than most units, they usually have distinctive devices on their uniforms (IE Red, Tan, Green Berets in the US Army), that most units simply do not get. They also due to there harder training they have a huge sense of esprit de corps. (Look at the entire Marine Corps). They can usually point to a proud battle history (like the 82nd, 101st Airborne).
Something else to keep in mind every Special Forces type unit is a crack unit, but not every crack unit is a SF unit.
2007-09-18 17:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by satcomgrunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cracked unit is a military unit(eg. Division,platoon),
that have great battle experiences, well trained, heavily armed, smart, and adaptable to the battle field environment, (like the filipino guerillas in world war 2 they are adapted to the jungle environment, ambushing the japs.) that made them invincible in battles or difficult to defeat.
2007-09-18 16:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all know what crack units are...they're the elite. But where did the term 'crack' come from, how did it originate?
2007-09-21 18:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crack well trained top of the line etc.
2007-09-18 16:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But, where does the word "crack" come from?
2014-02-10 00:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by Bullseye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best
2007-09-18 16:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Joe C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they are well trained,experience combat unit that will fight and not bug/out.and you will have a hell of a time trying to take them out.
2007-09-18 16:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by george 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More details required
2016-07-30 03:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ready to rock at all times. Always ready with no mistakes.
2007-09-18 15:56:37 · answer #10 · answered by mlb_fan78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋