These troops were sent into Raccoon City during the infamous t-virus outbreak and were given three mission objectives: The rescue of individuals deemed important The collection of. 'This is a great event to build interoperability and esprit de corps between the forces of the Americas,' Nichols said. The SPEC OPS FIELD UNIT is a Special Forces unit of the United States Army, under the direct control of the U.S. The brotherhood and single-team mentality aligns with the mission of Fuerzas Comando, promoting military-to-military relationships, increasing interoperability, and improving regional security. SPER OAS THE LINE Spec Ops: The Line Font. The competitors proved they are 'an elite vanguard, a brotherhood of special operations forces warriors that spans the globe,' Tidd said. PROTIP: Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, g to view the gallery, or r to view a random image. In the timed water event, competitors: carried a boat and telephone pole about one kilometer, swam in the ocean roughly 500 meters, rowed about 1750 meters, sprinted a quarter mile, and fired 9mm pistols for accuracy with arms shaking from cold and fatigue.

Some competitors reached the point of exhaustion during an almost 20-kilometer hike to the top of a 3,000-meter mountain in the Andes near Santiago de Tuna, Peru. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both SOF and regular forces. The 160th SOAR, otherwise known as Task Force 160 (TF-160), or the 'Night Stalkers', are an elite U.S. Many were outright massive and grueling competitors overcame both the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Night Stalkers - 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Ambassador to Peru.įuerzas Comando 2016 competitors faced 15 physically and mentally challenging events. They must train rigorously for such a demanding competition.Ĭompetitors learn 'how tough they can be,' said Brian A. Like these massive real-world challenges, then, Fuerzas Comando tests the resolve of these elite warriors. In the face of such widespread challenges, special operations forces must train at an elite level. That team faces common threats: terrorism, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, illegal migration and human trafficking. Through competition, Tidd said, 'We have forged a single team from the finest teams across our region.' The Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)-executed Fuerzas Comando 'is a skills competition like no other,' said U.S. team, comprised of members assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, placed fifth. Honduras placed second, and Peru placed third. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)-sponsored international competition and partnership, culminated in a closing ceremony in Ancon, Peru.Ĭolombia, for the ninth time in 13 years, mightily raised the Fuerzas Comando cup. Special Operations Commander Visits Poland. The sport and spirit of Fuerzas Comando, a U.S. SOFcast S3 E10 USSOCOM Command SEL CCM Greg Smith - Farewell episode. ANCON, Peru, After 11 days of Olympic-level exertion, 160 special operations competitors from 20 countries across the Americas and the Caribbean know through experience how competition and cooperation can coexist.

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