Best Special Forces?
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gr8ful wes
Deity
I only know what I have read, and how much of that is true? USA and UK it seems.
Training can only bring you to a certain level of quality.
Real experience in real actions in real enemy territory under real fire and with real ****-ups is necessary for true SF units and the only ones who have both great training and experience are the Israeli and Russian units.
Real experience in real actions in real enemy territory under real fire and with real ****-ups is necessary for true SF units and the only ones who have both great training and experience are the Israeli and Russian units.
ComradeDavo
Formerly God
I'd say UK, Germany, Isreal and Russia, based upon what i've herard in general about who is considered the 'best' when it comes to special forces.
I don´t know, there´s probably a limit on how good you can be as a single soldier, but as a group there are some diffrences.
And the US may have an advantage over some countries due to the huge support other branches from the military can give even though their special forces alone may not be any better than, say south koreas.
I´m not at all sure about this, but I belive most US special forces is dependant on equipment and support. Under more controlled circumstances this is ok, but otherwise you may lose your support, lack some of your equipment and then perhaps lack your ability to operate. This is probably true for many countries.
I don´t even know the name of any special forces unit in most of the countries in the poll. Anyhow, I will make a guess.
I voted for Russia and France. I belive they have the best special forces.
And the US may have an advantage over some countries due to the huge support other branches from the military can give even though their special forces alone may not be any better than, say south koreas.
I´m not at all sure about this, but I belive most US special forces is dependant on equipment and support. Under more controlled circumstances this is ok, but otherwise you may lose your support, lack some of your equipment and then perhaps lack your ability to operate. This is probably true for many countries.
I don´t even know the name of any special forces unit in most of the countries in the poll. Anyhow, I will make a guess.
I voted for Russia and France. I belive they have the best special forces.
HotDog Fish
Leftist Loyalist
I concur, The Gurkhas have a long, impressive history and are still one of the best trained miltary units in the world in my opinion
joespaniel
Unescorted Settler
US conventional and special forces have been in ALOT of combat during the last 12 years. And I agree, that experience does count for alot, especialy the f-up's.
However, I wouldnt say the US is the best at everything. Different units do different things, they have specialized missions to train for, like SEALS (US Navy) or Delta (US Air Force).
Training DOES count for alot too though. I personaly didnt find real combat any different from training, except for the real bullets.
One thing is guranteed, you will fight just like you train.
I have great admiration for the special forces, I always wanted to join the green berets.
If I had stayed healthy, who knows?
So Mikoyan, are you asking for personal reasons? Are you thinking of joining?
Suppersalmon
Think Safely think again
Uk
joespaniel
Unescorted Settler
Can you decide what branch you will be in?
I always recommend air force, since its more laid back. Chances are you can learn a useable skill as well.
When do you have to start?
I always recommend air force, since its more laid back. Chances are you can learn a useable skill as well.
When do you have to start?
Kennelly
Starfleet Admiral
Does Sweden have special forces (no offense,just out of curiosity)?
Voted USA (for obvious reasons),UK (same reasons),Israel (same reasons),Russia,France and Germany.The Russian Speznaz are also very good,like the French foreign legion.
The German KSK is a quite young institution,but due to good training,high priority within the Bundeswehr and help from NATO allies it has already become very good,I think.
Voted USA (for obvious reasons),UK (same reasons),Israel (same reasons),Russia,France and Germany.The Russian Speznaz are also very good,like the French foreign legion.
The German KSK is a quite young institution,but due to good training,high priority within the Bundeswehr and help from NATO allies it has already become very good,I think.
Ohwell
Deity
Germany has good special forces but they really need to train them better in domestic issues (hostages etc.)
USA is also good as is Russia.
USA is also good as is Russia.
Pillager
League of Empire Loyalist
For man for man quality, the British, clearly. 
Although, according to people who are supposed to know more than I, the Israelis and Americans are up there, too. And the French, and the Australians, probably.
Although, according to people who are supposed to know more than I, the Israelis and Americans are up there, too. And the French, and the Australians, probably.
