Who has more survival skills

[Proud American]

Alrighty, here is how i see it Delta Force most likely has best survival training of all. Followed by Green Berrets then Army Rangers, am I right? Also how much survival trainin does Navy Seals get? All you former and current millitary people please share your info and expertise, thanks.

[Beo]

Never forget the British SAS, some of the best survivalist around, although we won't hold Bear Grylls against them. As for the U.S. forces once you reach that level there's little to no difference once you've been survival trained. It then goes to each induvudual soldier to keep his skills sharp and team training is done by the unit, company (squadron in Delta) and team for Sf and Rangers. Lead the Way!!!
Beo,

[Proud American]

Thanks Beo for the info. Yeah the British do have the SAS but i was thinkin American special forces.So in your opinion or anyone elses opinion do you think the SAS is better then Delta Force(yah i know the SAS originaly trained Delta Force). I dont know maybe im just a PROUD AMERICAN and dont know the facts. Read alot on Delta but know sadly lttle about the SAS

[Sarge47]

I saw, and taped Discovery's: "Marine Survival School" and really dug it. The Air Force also teaches some good stuff. But who's the best, why, hands down, it's Ranger Rick! (Sucking up to get a "free" necklace.)

[Beo]

I'll stick with my thoughts on the US troops but SAS and Delta are pretty squared away in my book, but as for one being better than the other... nah Delta is probably tops on this planet, but SAS ain't far behind, and the Seals do get survival training, but each force be it Marine Army Navy or even Air Force PJs, they all get great training and are all on top of their game.

[Proud American]

Sarge47: I saw, and taped Discovery's: "Marine Survival School" and really dug it.

Hey Id be intrested in that see if its on youtube fore me k

Also Beo i agree Delta with SAS not far behind. Hey Id also since im intrested in the Rangers, (read up on them but getting knowlage first hand is better and the way to go) if you and anyother Rangers could share stories or give me some tips id realy apreciate it thanks again.

[beerrunner13]

I gotta agree with Beo on this at this level it is pretty much up to the indiviual,I served with the 82nd RDF which was kind of the forerunners of the Delta boys back in the eqarly 70's but I have my Ranger tab and yep Rangers lead the way,not to put down any of the other units rmember they are used for diffrent missions and yes the Air Force PJs seem to be very under rated

[WildGoth]

i think it really depends on the time you mean cuase sas was ahead of delta's for a while so it really depends on when and your personal choice

[Proud American]

I wass actualy thinkin of modern as in right now, but yes the SAS put Delta on there feet and always should be recognized for that.Also the PJ's are often forgoten just cause there not toten a SAW and gernades dosent mean there not invaluable in the field.Personaly therre are just some slogans every branch an division in the military should be usin. The slogan "That others might live" is what the militaries realy all about. Also the Ranger Slogan is also an all purpose slogan that I like.

Beerrunner that sounds cool, like to hear about that. What does RDF mean, and if it involves Rangers I thought the 71 Ranger brigade was the top of the top for Rangers(yes i know bein in other Ranger Brigades does not exlude you from beein a Delta canidate, they even take from the resseves if you have enoughf skill)Also Beerrunner why werent you asked to join Delta or were you and just didnt make it(it is a possibility readin up on Delta force i know how tough the test is)

[beerrunner13]

RDF Rapid Deployment Force I got out of the Army when my last tour was up and was never asked reckon I wasn't good enough. We are talking over 30 years ago things have changed some I think,

[FVR]

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25 years ago I was on that beach.

Guess I'm biased.

[Proud American]

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Hey FVR thats cool like the Humvee with the .50 cal M2 on top and the zodiac boats. Why were you in Iraq 25 years ago.

O beer talkin about 30 years ago. Thats when the book "Inside Delta Force" takes place. Thats where i know most of the requirements I know about took place but even recent books that talk about Delta Force tell about the same requirments that you get from 10 years ago ( exept delya Force tranin always changes slightly as do most every special forces test).

Though to be honest guys another big reason that i joined this forum is that alot of current and past rangers and military guys are here. This being said i like hearin military stories so I wanted to pick up and read some good stories. That and the fact that 90% of the people registerd to this site have some verry good info and tips that I need to hear, and the other 10% I havent ran into yet!

[Rick]

Just be careful, Proud. Some of these guys start their stories with, "Once upon a time..."

[Proud American]

Just be careful, Proud. Some of these guys start their stories with, "Once upon a time...
Lol yeah I will thanks aqain for the Avatar

[dilligaf2u2]

You want survival training! Try the ROK Rangers. Intence training for years and years before they are allowed to call themself rangers.

Don

[Sarge47]

Sarge47: I saw, and taped Discovery's: "Marine Survival School" and really dug it.

Hey I'd be interested in that see if its on you tube for me, k

Also Beo i agree Delta with SAS not far behind. Hey Id also since I'm interested in the Rangers, (read up on them but getting knowledge first hand is better and the way to go) if you and any other Rangers could share stories or give me some tips id really appreciate it thanks again.

Sorry, I don't you tube, my computers pretty old. However Discovery.com sells the two DVD's for under 20 bucks & the S. & H. isn't all that high either.

[FVR]

Proud American,

That's not Iraq, that's Blue beach off Camp Pend. we did alot of our training there, well really a few miles into the water. Back when I was in, our camp was Talega, now it's down near mainside I think.

Never met a ROK Ranger, did however meet a few ROK Marines, tough.

[wareagle69]

when i signed up the recruiter asked me if i wanted to be a ranger and i asked "what's a ranger" 15 minutes later after watching a video i had it in my contract to go to rip, when i got to harmony church and heard them at all hours while i was going thru basic i almost regretted my hasty decision but after jump school i was proud to earn my wings then my black beret was my pinnacle of my tour.


rangers lead the way

[Sarge47]

when i signed up the recruiter asked me if i wanted to be a ranger and i asked "what's a ranger" 15 minutes later after watching a video i had it in my contract to go to rip, when i got to harmony church and heard them at all hours while i was going thru basic i almost regretted my hasty decision but after jump school i was proud to earn my wings then my black beret was my pinnacle of my tour.


rangers lead the way

So where were you when "Ranger Rick" attacked?

[FVR]

I remember showing up at Mainside on Pend., big time boot, standing there at the check in, must have been a hundred of us.

This Sgt. starts calling names, an hour and a half later, I'm standing there and everyone has been directed to their bus'. The Sgt. asked me, while laughing, "who did you piss off? You like push ups? You're in a world of ****! laughing all the while, you're going to Talega, good luck."

I get on the bus, two and a half hours later, last boot on the bus, we drive through the skull and cross gates. I get off, walk up to S1 and hell started all over again. I was always told that the FMF was cake compared to boot camp. Yeh, right.

After the shock wore off, I loved every freak'n minute of it. I could go into it, but those of you who have been there, you know.