"Green Berets" refer to the United States Army Special Forces who wear
a green beret as their headgear. These highly-trained soldiers are
qualified for their duties through training at Fort Bragg, North
Carolina where they attend a special warfare school and, upon
graduation, are authorized to wear the "Special Forces" tab on the
upper left arm of their uniform.
Their mission differs from that of the average US Army soldier based
on the high level of training and proficiency necessary to accomplish
their objectives.
The possible special missions of a "green beret" encompass many
different possibilites. Among the most common are training of foreign
forces, and operational objectives that require a small group for
accomplishment, rather than a large combat unit such as a Battalion,
Brigade, or Division element.
The US Army Special Forces share many similarities with other military
forces special operations units. The US Navy's special forces are
known as "Seals," the US Marines are "Force Recon," the US Airforce
are "Para-rescue."
All of these "special mission" units support their respective parent
military service by accomplishing special objectives.
For more information on specific information, try searching on the
various military services' websites for a description of their special
units. |
