1 Special Forces (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The term "1 Special Forces" refers to a United States Army special operations force known as the 1st Special Warfare Group (Airborne), formerly known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D or Delta Force). This elite unit, established in 1977, is primarily responsible for counterterrorism missions and direct action operations. The 1st Special Forces, although not officially named, is commonly associated with the Unit A of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and operates under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Despite its covert nature, it has been acknowledged for its significant role in various military operations worldwide, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit is highly specialized and requires extensive selection and training processes to join, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness, marksmanship, foreign languages, and cultural awareness.