Green Berets

Communications are quite possibly one of the most important pieces of Green Beret operations. Long range communications such as radio equipment and text messaging are often used with satellite computers. Also, they use tactical satellites for communication. Another satellite relying technology is the Global Positioning System, more commonly known as GPS. GPS can locate any Green Beret anywhere, any time.

For water based missions, stealth is the most important factor. That is where a kayak comes into play. The kayak’s sleek design helps it to be fast and go unnoticed by enemy radar. When transportability is more important than stealth, a seasoned Green Beret will always vie for an inflatable boat. The inflatable boat is light, easy to carry and transport, and is pretty inexpensive. When it comes down to a one man, one river situation, a Green Beret’s best bet is a simple re-breather. The re-breather is a simple underwater breathing device, but it is extremely useful for stealth.

Now there is one more step before a Green Beret can officially join the ranks. He must choose what field of expertise he will specialize in. he can choose one of these five fields; communications, demolitions and engineering, medical, weapons, or operations and intelligence. If a Green Beret chooses to become an expert in communications, he will become responsible for the relaying of information. He will learn codes, ciphers, and secret communications techniques. He will also be able to repair, handle, and care for radio and communications equipment. If he takes up demolition and engineering, a Green Beret will become an expert at destroying buildings with explosives and booby traps. He will also be able to build those buildings and structures. One that takes on medical courses will be able to operate on site, treat injuries, pull teeth, and give out medicine. If a Green Beret chooses weapons, he will extensively study weapons such as machine guns, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles. He will also sharpen his aim and accuracy. Finally, if a Green Beret chooses operations and intelligence, he will function as part of the brain of the Green Berets. He will learn secret communications, sabotage, spying, code breaking, and secret photography.

Finally, Green Berets can be part of the action. There are many choices as to what they can do, so here are a few. First off is Direct Action, or DA. Direct action handles overt and covert operation against enemy forces. They also seize and destroy targets, and capture or recover personnel or material. Next is counter terrorism, or CT. counter terrorism units use offensive measure to help stop and prevent terrorist attacks and events. Another task to be carried out by Green Berets is foreign internal defense, or FID. These units help establish help establishing host-nation military groups keep a stable and insurgency free government for the people. Last is special reconnaissance, or SR. Special reconnaissance teams focus on gathering info on enemies and the local populace. Special Reconnaissance teams also infiltrate enemy lines.

The Green Berets lead hard, relentless lives. They are warriors of the toughest, most versatile kind. They are elite men, but they are not many. Prerequisites, qualification, and training make it extremely difficult for the average person to make it into the Green Berets. Furthermore, Green Berets must risk their lives in the line of duty nearly every day that they are on the job. Their lives are impacted by all these things, but the Green Berets still stand tall.