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| Country | United States |
| Active | 21 November 1977 – present |
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| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Role | Tier One Special Operations Force |
DELTA FORCE
The US Army's Combat Applications Group or 1st Special Forces Operational
Detachment - Delta (Airborne), more commonly known as Delta Force or just
Delta, is one of the world's premier counter terrorist units. Although initially
formed as a dedicated counter terrorist and hostage rescue unit, Delta is
also tasked with specialized missions that require small units. These missions
would include special reconnaissance, security for US assets in high risk
areas, hunting and arresting fugitives and war criminals outside the US ("snatches")
and even assassination of enemy military leaders. They often operate with
the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment
and the Navy's DevGroup.
