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![]() ![]() Owing to its classified nature, the true strength of the elite unit remains unknown, however, estimates by both American and foreign intelligence services approximate the strength of the unit to be roughly that of a company, consisting of roughly 200-250 operators.Īdditionally, owing to the consistent active deployments and limited manpower, Ghost operators are noted to occasionally conduct operations solo. Due to the secret nature of their work, the members of the Ghosts socialize almost exclusively with one another.ĭuring active deployments, Ghost operators are organized into fireteams of four, often under the command of a temporary Ghost Lead for the duration of the mission/operation. ![]() Like most special operations forces, the Ghosts are less formal than their conventional brothers in the US military, as are their relationships between officers and enlisted men. Typical missions include assassinate or kidnap High-Value Targets (HVTs), secure or destroy sensitive documents and classified hardware, and sabotage or harassment of the enemy. ![]() Secondary roles historically have included:Īs Special Operations soldiers, they are trained to execute Direct Action raids (focused, short-duration attacks). The primary role of the Ghosts appears to be conducting deniable Advance Force Operations which often involve: However, sensitive documents about this unit are yet to be revealed, to prevent anyone knowing too much about the Ghosts.Įssentially, the Ghosts operate as the POTUS’s private SMU, using their experience, teamwork with the latest technology to infiltrate and take down threats around the world without leaving any traces that they exist or were present at the time of the incident(s). Most of their operations before 2011 were hidden in the information security (infosec) level between classified to top-secret and were only known by the Chief of Staff, the President and most of all the CIA, NSA and DIA, until an American television series Modern Heroes that aired after 2011, reviewed some of those details to the public. Ghost Recon teams specialize in both covert and clandestine operations within denied or politically-sensitive territory with little to no support. They operate first in and last out of the field, striking enemies at their most vulnerable swiftly, silently, and invisibly, hence their alias the Ghosts. They are the most experienced, specialized, and qualified special operations force that JSOC has to offer. However, in reality, it is the Army's creme of the crop Special Missions Unit whose operators are armed with state-of-the-art weapon systems and are trained in the best field and combat tactics. In its old name, it is a company-sized reconnaissance unit within the 5th Special Forces Group's 1st Battalion of the US Army Special Forces. ![]() The unit was established in 1994 and is a secretive special operations force. The Group for Specialized Tactics, also known as the Ghosts, is an elite Special Mission Unit within the US Army and JSOC and is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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