DELTA FORCE Special Forces 1980s Operator ### CAG Army Challenge Coin September 16, 2022

(NOTE: Numbers Intentionally Distorted). 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. Condition: Used, and in good shape. Please see pictures, but notice they have been distorted in areas to prevent duplication. This coin is approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. A 3-digit identifier is given out sequentially to a member as they become a qualified and competent operator in Delta. This 3-digit identifier on this coin is from the late 1980s, the Delta Operator number is Distorted on the image. A coin very seldom, if ever seen. The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly referred to as Delta Force, Combat Applications Group/”CAG”, “The Unit”, Army Compartmented Element, or within JSOC as Task Force Green. Is an elite Special Mission Unit. Of the United States Army. Under operational control of the Joint Special Operations Command. It is used for hostage rescue and counterterrorism, as well as direct action. Delta Force and its U. Counterpart, DEVGRU “SEAL Team 6″. Are the United States military’s primary counter-terrorism units and fall under the operational control of the Joint Special Operations Command. Delta Force and DEVGRU perform many of the most highly complex and dangerous missions in the U. Military, often highly classified as well. These units are also often referred to as special mission units. Most Delta operators come from the United States Army Special Operations Command. S elite 75th Ranger Regiment. And Special Forces Groups. As well as from the special operations units of other branches of the military, though also occasionally from conventional forces. Army’Combined Applications Group. The uncontested number one heavy-weight champ. The operators of operators, crème de la crème – even the SEALs who killed bin Laden wish they were a part of this crew. Combined Applications Group is their old name, some call them Delta, but that was never an official name either. These guys are the absolute tip of the spear – Matt Bissonnette, one of the SEALs on the bin Laden raid, mentioned them in his book “No Easy Day” as if they were gods. They are also the only group of special operators outside of SEAL Team 6 (ST6) where direct close contact with the enemy is a guarantee upon acceptance, regardless of whether America is officially at war or not. They recruit from the nation’s highest special operations units, only twice a year, to include ST6. These are just a couple initial tests they have to pass. A timed 18-mile’ruck-march’ at night in which the candidate must carry 35 pounds in their rucksack. A timed 40 mile route while carrying a 45 pound ruck sack over rough, steep terrain. They have a rigorous battery of. If, after those tests, they’re found to qualify, they attend a six-month training course. If they pass the course, they cease to exist. It’s said they work hand-in-hand with the nation’s highest paramilitary and intelligence agencies. NOTE: Never personally given any of the coins. All coins are guaranteed to be in excellent condition unless otherwise specified above. The free listing tool. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1976-89\Original Period Items”. The seller is “rolyat11″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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