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Originally posted by ShatteredSkies
You answered your own question, it wouldnt basically because when delta force is used, two opposing sides go in with civilians in between, one comes out with half that amount of civilians left.
you do the math...
Originally posted by sweatmonicaIdo
Originally posted by ShatteredSkies
You answered your own question, it wouldnt basically because when delta force is used, two opposing sides go in with civilians in between, one comes out with half that amount of civilians left.
you do the math...
Not really. I mean, in a domestic hostage situation, would they use HRT or the local SWAT team like D-Platoon? And what would they use in a ship hostage situation? HRT or DevGru?
Originally posted by StarChild
Army Rangers:
Usually operate in groups in excess of 20. Used primarily for large scale high profile operations.
Army Green Berets:
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 15. Used primarily for covert operations overseas in areas not accessible by traditional means.
Army Delta Force:
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 15. Used primarily for counter-terrorism and hostage situations.
Marine Force Recon:
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 20. Used primarily for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering missions.
Navy SEALs
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 20. Used for maritime missions and other situations, depending on the unit.
Navy EOD
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 6. Used to disarm and dismantle explosives, and plant and set explosives.
Navy Divers
Usually operate in groups of 2. Used to conduct salvaging operations, recoveries, and mining/de-mining operations.
Air Force CC's
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 6. Used to direct air traffic in combat zones and conduct recon.
Air Force PJ's
Usually operate in groups in excess of 2 but no larger than 6. Used to rescue downed pilots and on occasion, POW's.
That about sums it up for the military, although there are a few specialized units I did not mention. It depends on the mission situation. If a particular situation fits one group better than another, then they go in. That's pretty much how it's done. It's the same way with civilians.
Mr. M
Originally posted by Apollyon
Originally posted by sweatmonicaIdo
Originally posted by ShatteredSkies
You answered your own question, it wouldnt basically because when delta force is used, two opposing sides go in with civilians in between, one comes out with half that amount of civilians left.
you do the math...
Not really. I mean, in a domestic hostage situation, would they use HRT or the local SWAT team like D-Platoon? And what would they use in a ship hostage situation? HRT or DevGru?
There are Marines trained as boarding parties and deployed in the fleet.