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Top Ten Special Forces in the World

1 British SAS
1 British SAS

Although every special forces unit are highly trained and highly skilled at battle, SAS are an elite fighting force with the most physically and mentally demanding training in the world. In conclusion it is quite clear that the worlds most professional special forces unit belongs to Britain.

2 Navy SEALs
2 Navy SEALs

The Special Air Service is the number one fighting force in the world it is trained to perform equally well in all the fields listed for the SEALs, but is also trained by MI-5 and MI-6 for in-depth counter-espionage, more so than the SEALs.

3 Russian Spetsnaz
3 Russian Spetsnaz

The ‘Spetsnaz’ term is translated as ‘Special Purpose Forces” or ”Special Purpose Military Units” and it is usually connected to the military units under the direct command of the GRU, which is the Russian intelligence service.

4 U.S Green Berets
4 U.S Green Berets

Special Operations Command The US Army celebrates its birthday as June 14, 1775, but it didn't have the special operators with their distinctive green beret until much later. Army Special Forces got its start on June 19, 1952 — 65 years ago Monday — and since then its soldiers have been at the forefront of fights in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan and are now advising US-backed forces inside Syria.

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5 The Delta Force
5 The Delta Force

The Air force infantry and special forces corps of the Indonesian Air Force, Bravo Detachment 90 (Detasemen Bravo 90) Counter-terrorism unit of the Indonesian Air Force which its personnel comes from selected individuals from Paskhas.

6 Shayetet 13
6 Shayetet 13

The Special Air Service is the number one fighting force in the world it is trained to perform equally well in all the fields listed for the SEALs, but is also trained by MI-5 and MI-6 for in-depth counter-espionage, more so than the SEALs.

7 Pakistan Special Service Group (SSG)
7 Pakistan Special Service Group (SSG)

The Special Services Group (SSG) is a special operations force of the Pakistan Army. It is quite similar to the U.S. Army's Special Forces and the British Army's SAS. They are considered to be one of the highly trained special forces in the world.

8 US Rangers
8 US Rangers

Jack Murphy is an eight year Army Special Operations veteran who served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant on a Military Free Fall team in 5th Special Forces Group.

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1) MARCOS
1) MARCOS

1. MARCOS, India. Wikipedia/representative image. MARCOS is the short name for 'Marine Commandos'. Trained in HALO and HAHO, equipped with the best assault rifles, sniper rifles and real-time war equipment, Indian MARCOS are one of the deadliest Special Forces in the world.

2) Para Commandos
2) Para Commandos

The unit's heritage stems from World War II, with the creation of the 50th Parachute Brigade in October 1941. 9 Para SF, raised in 1966 as 9th Parachute Commando Battalion, is the oldest among the eight Para SF units of the Indian Army.

3) Garud Commando Force
3) Garud Commando Force

The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of approximately 1080 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology.

4) Ghatak Force
4) Ghatak Force

special operation forces organizations containing specially trained personnel that are organized, equipped and trained to conduct high-risk, high value, special operations to achieve military, political, economic, or international objectives by using special and unique operational methodologies in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive area to achieve desired tactical operational, and/or strategic effects in times of peace, conflict, or war.

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5) National Security Guard Or Black Cats
5) National Security Guard Or Black Cats

Established in 1984, following Operation Blue Star, the National Security Guard is a special unit of the Indian Special Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The primary reason for its conception was to combat terrorist activities with a view to protect states against internal disturbances.

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6) COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action)
6) COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action)

COBRA (backronym for COmmando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of India proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare. Originally established to counter the Naxalite problem, CoBRA is deployed to address any insurgent group engaging in asymmetrical warfare.

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7) Special Frontier Force
7) Special Frontier Force

The Special Frontier Force (SFF) is a paramilitary special force of India created on 14 November 1962. Its main goal originally was to conduct covert operations behind Chinese lines in the event of another Sino-Indian War.

8) Force One
8) Force One

At one time or another they have all portrayed special forces soldiers on the big screen and satiated the public’s love of action movies that involve elite military forces. In the world of the military, perhaps no one group fascinates us or takes hold of our imagination more than the special-forces.

The United States
The United States

special operation forces organizations containing specially trained personnel that are organized, equipped and trained to conduct high-risk, high value, special operations to achieve military, political, economic, or international objectives by using special and unique operational methodologies in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive area to achieve desired tactical operational, and/or strategic effects in times of peace, conflict, or war.

Russia
Russia

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have separate special-operations forces brigades, battalions and companies which are integrated with the intelligence assets of military districts, fronts, fleets, armies or corps.

China
China

special operation forces organizations containing specially trained personnel that are organized, equipped and trained to conduct high-risk, high value, special operations to achieve military, political, economic, or international objectives by using special and unique operational methodologies in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive area to achieve desired tactical operational, and/or strategic effects in times of peace, conflict, or war.

India
India

The British Special Air Service, known as the SAS, is one of the world’s best special forces. SAS is the infantry counterpart to the SBS. They are most well trained, most elite special forces in the world. Special Air Service is one of the best Special Forces in UK.

The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom

special operation forces organizations containing specially trained personnel that are organized, equipped and trained to conduct high-risk, high value, special operations to achieve military, political, economic, or international objectives by using special and unique operational methodologies in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive area to achieve desired tactical operational, and/or strategic effects in times of peace, conflict, or war.

France
France

Maroon Berets OR Special Forces Command is a special operations unit of the Turkish Armed Forces. It’s one of world’s best special forces, because it has won the Nato Special Forces Competition four times in row.

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Germany
Germany

This is a list of active special forces ... from militaries around the world. These are distinct from special-purpose ... Germany German Army. Rapid Forces ...

Turkey
Turkey

special-operations forces strategic formations and units of the armed forces, whose role is to conduct sabotage, reconnaissance, subversive and other special operations on the territory of foreign countries.

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