Top 10 Elite Fighting Units!! I'm sorry, but am I the only one that hasn't heard of #9?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:34:34 -0400

I got a little edumacation on today. There were several Units I didn't know about. But HEY!! The US Military made the top 10 a total of 3 times (oops correction, 4). That's Awesome. I have to admit that NOT seeing the Rangers or SF was a little like, HUH???

What do you all think? ARE These the top 10 or do you feel that there are a few they were lacking? Did you know about #9? Whatcha think about the ones they covered?

http://www.shockpedia.com/top-10-elite-fighting-units/10/

Top 12 Elite Fighting Units

Armies around the world are getting bigger, badder and tougher, that\'s no secret. However, what about the elite fighting units? Navy Seals, British SAS, Gr

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 19 at 2015 5:36 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:36:25 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Great info, thanks.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 19 at 2015 5:45 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:45:27 -0400

If you mean MARSOC, that's Marine Special Operations Command. They used to be called Force Recon.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 19 at 2015 5:50 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:50:43 -0400

Interesting. Thanks for sharing

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 19 at 2015 5:52 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:52:45 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Great post and very interesting read. So, we have (4) US elite fighting groups in the Top 10 (Navy Seals, Special forces/Green Berets, Delta, and MARSOC). Youonly had 3 and I counted 4

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Aug 19 at 2015 6:11 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:11:56 -0400

You've never heard of MARSOC?! You obviously have never seen "How to Train Like an Operator." "To train for MARSOC, we give you a baby panda to simulate a sensitive item. You must raise it...then #%*$ing kill it."

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Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 19 at 2015 6:24 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:24:58 -0400

How quaint this list is talking people fighting people...that is Old School.
Via the Army Signal Corps, I can beat any of these top 10 forces in Cyber! ;)

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Aug 19 at 2015 7:04 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:04:43 -0400

I don't know if I agree with their list. I am biased for our guys and gals.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 19 at 2015 7:34 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:34:11 -0400

The Gurkas are from Nepal which is very poor and mountainous. Winning a slot is like possibly having some modicum of wealth for life. This allows the trainers to cherry pick the toughest amongst them. One Gurka at a lone outpost killed like 24 Taliban and still held his ground.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2015 9:19 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:19:51 -0400

Yes, but I have an unfair advantage being at the Mother Ship. :)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 12:39 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:39:28 -0400

I am not sure about all of them. The Gurkas are a great but they are more on the conventional side but they are a elite fighting force. I am a bit surprised the Rangers didn't make. They are far better than most of the others on there due to their operational experience. Few really have that now a days.

Response by SPC Pablo Montañez made Aug 20 at 2015 6:31 PM

SPC Pablo Montañez — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:31:32 -0400

Very interesting post. Never heard of the Shayetet 13. I thought the French Foreign Legion was part of the French commandos. And since they're not, how come there not in this list. They're an elite fighting force. I'm surprise MI6 is in this list. I thought they were more like the C.I.A. and not military.