11 Most Elite Military Special Forces Branches in the US

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5. 75th Ranger Regiment

The elite U.S. Army light infantry special operations unit is the 75th Ranger Regiment or “The Rangers.” Their mission is airborne or air assaults, direct action operations, raids, airfield seizure, recovery of personnel and special equipment, and support of general purpose forces or GPF. Their regular role is to act as a backup or security for Delta Force Operations.

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