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Does Delta Force and DEVGRU work together?
DEVGRU and the Army’s Delta Force train and deploy together on counter-terrorist missions usually as part of a joint special operations task force (JSOTF).
Background. Though Delta Force generally chooses its candidates from within the Army—most Delta operators come from the 75th Ranger Regiment or the Special Forces—the group also selects individuals from other branches of the military, including the Coast Guard, National Guard and even Navy SEALs.
How many active Devgru are there?
According to some estimates, there are as many as 600 operators currently serving on DEVGRU.
Who is the only DEVGRU operator who served in Delta Force?
MSG Kevin Holland is the only publicly known operator who served in DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) and Delta Force (1st SFOD-D). Long-story-short, yes; an individual
What is the difference between deltadelta and DEVGRU?
Delta and DEVGRU are the same level of secrecy and competency. William H. McRaven was the commander of the USSOCOM [see edit below] during the world famous raid to seize/kil Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Military commanders select units they know. McRaven was an Admiral intimately familiar with DEVGRU and probably a bit snobbishly so.
Why did Admiral McRaven choose to choose DEVGRU for his team?
McRaven was an Admiral intimately familiar with DEVGRU and probably a bit snobbishly so. So he chose the team he loved and knew. Had the commander of USSOCOM been a US Army General, we’d all be talking about Delta right now. (NOTE: the Tier 1 and Tier 2 terminology has fallen out of favor. Don’t expect to find out what the new terms are any
Can an MSG serve in multiple special mission units?
MSG Kevin Holland is the only publicly known operator who served in DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) and Delta Force (1st SFOD-D). Long-story-short, yes; an individual can serve in MULTIPLE Special Mission Units (i.e., RRC, TFO, 24th STS, NSWDG, and 1st SFOD-D). However, it isn’t very certain.