Okonkwo Samuel
1. Delta Force US
It has operators from the Navy and Air Force. It’s been called many things, Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, the Combat Applications Group,
A leaked recruiting video gave a glimpse at different training methods for Delta Force.
2. MARCOS, India
Short name for ‘Marine Commandos’. They are primarily trained along the pattern of the US Navy SEALs, with further training with the British SAS and compulsory training at CIJW in Vairangte.
They can fight in water bodies with full-fledged weaponry.
3. Sayeret Matkal, Israel
recruits endure hardcore training exercises under constant monitoring by doctors . One key events of the Sayeret Matkal’s work is that of rescuing Israeli taxi driver Eliyahu Gurel in 2003 after he was kidnapped transporting 4 Palestinians
4. The US Navy SEALS
Created in 1962, the Sea-Air-Land operators go through years of training and, especially after 9/11, endure an incredible operation tempo. Many foreign militaries base their special ops on the SEALs.
5. Special Services Group (SSG), Pakistan
Imagine marching 36 miles in twelve hours and running five miles in full gear in just fifty minutes. These are some of the tasks that Pakistan’s Special Forces undergo in their training regime.
6. National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), France
They have the slickest training regime GIGN is known to hunt down any threat to the nation and its people.
This 200-strong unit keeps a low profile and it’s even against French law to publish pictures of their faces.
National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), France7. British Special Air Service (SAS)
They are the basis for Special Forces all around the world. Even USA’s Delta Force was formed after the founder spent some time with SAS. They are the no one fighting force in the world and are trained to perform equally well in all fields.
8. Alpha Group, Russia
An arm of the well known and feared Spetsnaz, the alpha group is the fiercest in their group. They are known for their brutal vengeance and heartless taking down of the opponent.
9. GIS, Italy
With almost a hundred soldiers, they are aimed with anti-terrorism operations, security services and also provide training
10. Polish GROM
In the same league as the British SAS, this special force was created with the same principle. It is estimated to have between 270 and 300 soldiers, each has to pass a gruelling series of psychological and physical durability tests, as well as the “truth test”.
