Delta Force LAUGHS At SEAL Team 6 Comparison

Former Delta Force operator Bob Porras (callsign Ninja) speaks with David Hookstead about the rivalry between SEAL Team 6 and The Unit. Who is truly better?
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[@user-mj2kj1jn9p]

You are evil for asking such a question to escalate division. The majority couldn't do either one. The nonsense in people is top notch! No matter who is best or better, people risks their lives regardless if civilians agree with it or not. For those whose heart was willing to be a sacrifice is honorable in itself. Shame on you for reducing it down to ego & pride in comparisons! If you don't have anything worthwhile to say then SHIT UP !!!

[@doc2936]

Shawn Ryan

[@justAnotherMike82]

when Hollywood made a movie called Navy Seals it starred Charlie Sheen, when they made Delta Force movies it starred Chuck Norris.

[@meanazmaori]

This comment deserves way more likes

[@danielweber6714]

Seals also had Jon Connor.

[@lisagrignon5365]

And that’s why John Wayne played a Seabee in the fighting Seabees movie!😂😂😂🥸✊🏼🤟🏼🍻🫡🫡🫡🇺🇸

[@lzcontrol]

Seals and Croft

[@MosheDayan8732]

I can't lie delta force made me join the army and go airborne I used to hum the delta force theme before every jump 😅

[@nicolezhang5351]

Different tools for different problems. If I have a plane full of hostages on a runway, I’m calling Delta. If I’ve got an oil rig or ship full of hostages, calling the Seals. They are both great teams. And all of them deserve our thanks for the work they do.

[@pabloescabar1038]

Ask Msgt Chapman about Seal team Six and how they left him to die.

[@oldgrunt5569]

sorta. i guess that would be true if they were actually consistently employed that way. but we've seen so many situations where SEALS get mis-used and, if I'm being blunt as a former 0311, are sometimes a tad too arrogant to realize it. All army SF, including Delta of course, is infantry at its core. SEALS are "frogmen" at their core. It results in a huge difference in training, IRL mission planning and of course IRL execution. The stuff leading up to Anaconda and then of course Red Wings are the two most famous examples but if you were a deployed Ranger or a MEU-SOC grunt who supported SF missions, you saw a lot of those differences play out day to day in much less famous situations. In fairness, I do I think that changed quite a bit as the GWOT dragged on and SEALS adapted to the way they were being employed. It'll be interesting to see what happens as all the branches look to find new identities in the post GWOT world. Semper Fi.

[@Jack-M1113]

If you need to balance a beach ball on a nose, Seals all day baby 😂😂😂

[@pabloescabar1038]

@@oldgrunt5569 very well said

[@emmanuelcalderon1982]

@@bon-a-petite9224I read a book on the war on terror and the author claimed the reason Delta was picked to take out the leader of Isis was because the Seals couldn’t be trusted to be discreet with mission details.

[@oldsoldier181]

So, I had a relative try out for Delta, a couple years ago now. He wasnt selected. They were VERY professional about it with him too. Simply put, he wasnt mentally mature enough for them. He got the physical stuff, but the mental thing is simply something that is either there, or it isnt. He was deflated, and called me that night. I told him, quite simply, he had that opportunity. He had the honor of trying what 99.9% of men will NEVER try, and of those that do, a very, VERY small percentage actually get selected. Hell, they might have only been looking to take on one soldier for all he knew. Life works like that sometimes. All you can do, is your best.

[@bigcraig79]

I know 3 top tier experienced special forces officers who tired out for the unit. 1 of them made it. These are air assault, airborne, ranger tab, and physical studs, college athletes...and they still didn't make it

[@Madinfidelprepper]

Pays to be a winner princess. Oops

[@victorballesteros9198]

A "Medal Of Honor" Recipient Said...."Always Do Your Best...Then Do One Better"...His Hat Was Inscribed "Go For Broke"....💪🏼....✌🏼

[@americanedokko2782]

Just to get SELECTED to try out for Delta separates you from the 99.9%.

[@alihasanaxe4936]

He should be pissed; he's a failure.

[@michaelmancini5773]

I’m Marine Recon retired,, All this rivalry between the Spec Op units is bullshit, there’s much more respect and admiration between these operators than dissension , whether it be the SEAL teams, Delta, Para Rescue jumpers, Rangers , or Force Recon, we all are highly trained professionals who do our jobs quite well, it’s just clickbate

[@user-sh9zm2ys2m]

SO glad you posted this. I have heard something along the same lines from someone who attended Ranger school in the '90's. He attained the tab but was actually an MP officer. From what I understand, the military Spec Ops community actually work quite a bit with each other. Battle of Mogadishu there were Air Force Para Rescue jumpers and Navy Seals in the battle with Rangers and Delta. Don't mean to flex, but myself, I was a track mechanic in the Army. Trained to change engine oil, swap engines-transmissions, change large sections of track. Sometimes working over 24 hours straight get Bradleys and mortar track carriers back online and into the fight. But I dislike bragging.

[@chrishaugh1655]

It's become common-place for YT "creators" to feed the narrative for clicks/likes. It's everywhere.

[@tommyk18b]

Since when is Marine Force 8:14 Recon considered a SMU?

[@vasocreta]

Great response. We civillians get caught up in the drama but don't have the perspective of those who have actually done (and do) this stuff.

[@Romo69]

Don’t forget TACP

[@darrylwalker1867]

The SEALs seem way better at writing books.

[@j.elliottcole9506]

Yeah English Lit must be a major part of BUDS

[@jakester455]

LOL

[@airborne1ranger24]

They have better hair too

[@mikewinston8709]

The publisher employs superb ghost writers.

[@vanderwilder695]

So is your mom.. SEALS are in and out, get the job done and go home.. Delta hangs out, makes friends, and gather info before the do anything else.. There’s a reason why bin Ladin was taken out by seals and not delta..

[@newgoliard6059]

Asked an SF medic at BAMC in 05 the same question. He said SF guys are older with a higher military skill set and just more mature. One or two go out to get a beer and chill. SEALS were young dudes. Whole platoon goes to the bar, starts a fight and gets sent home.

[@lisagrignon5365]

I totally agree but Delta is a quiet society anyways! We wouldn’t hear the good stuff 😂🤟🏼🍻❤️🙏🫡🇺🇸

[@milldawgj9598]

I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a visit in a hostile environment from either one of them.

[@Elementalspecter]

Why not? Fun times. Cheep cheep cheep 🗿

[@shahbaqar021]

I want to confront them.

[@chrishaugh1655]

@@shahbaqar021 I'm sure you do Baq.

[@vasocreta]

Exactly. It doesn't matter what patch is on their arm busting through the door. Either way, I'd be saying my prayers.

[@jake6894]

Bob Porras is an absolute legend. Recognize this.

[@jimpowell2296]

Legend? Really?

[@mikejackson7284]

I went through the Q Course in 68 and always had a Seal or two imbedded with us. The Seals made a lot more money, drove flashy cars and liked talking more. Years later when they coined the SF troops as the "quiet professionals" I wasn't surprised. The first thing we learned in SF was that your most powerful weapon was your brain. That being said, it seemed prudent to keep a low profile and, for the most part, that's how SF rolls.

[@Cam_88]

Boo hoo 😂

[@paulmiskell3988]

Your full of it

[@creaturesofqueens]

@@paulmiskell3988More accurate than someone commenting purely to troll. Whether he did or didn’t his words have more legitimacy than you simply not believing him.

[@mikejackson7284]

It isn't pay grade. You need to look it up.

[@KheamHem]

There’s jump pays and combat pays too and it’s other things that most people don’t realize. The pay grades are the same but there’s extra stuff that you get more. For people who said “You’re full of BS” they need to look into that.

[@christhomas8749]

Both are awesome. Delta has for sure been more professional about keeping their mouth shut about OPs and looking ahead to the next one rather than seeking glory.

[@sandypidgeon4343]

you mean like Charlie Beckwith's book, Hanley's book, and a few dozen others? You mean like Chuck Norris?

[@ChrisHoward141]

@@sandypidgeon4343Thank you! lol people like to talk smack now that the SEALs have the limelight, but delta didn’t get hate when they had the spotlight and even had a movie and game named after them.

[@sandypidgeon4343]

@@ChrisHoward141 that's for sure, brutha. I have some friends that were DELTA operators and most of my guys went to DEVGRU and some other gov agencies. It is usually good-natured, but, there are some guys who actively go after the Teams. Seems as some point they might want to be a bit more introspective on their own lessons-learned. I will say Pete Blaber's book on leadership is very good. GOD Bless

[@ChrisHoward141]

@@sandypidgeon4343 Glad we can agree, they’re both amazing units and we need to appreciate them both. God bless you too👍

[@clovenkiller]

You know who's the best when they are quiet and lowkey about themselves.

[@AN-wp6fn]

lol except the thousands podcasts complaining and talking about how they’re better than seals…

[@robpolaris7272]

If I was a hostage and had a choice I’d absolutely choose Delta to rescue me. You never hear about them backstabbing, lying or betraying each other. They seem to me to be the true quiet professionals.

[@Danlovestrivium]

If you were a hostage and men with American flag patches showed up in the middle of the night and killed everyone around you in order to set you free, A. you'd be extremely thankful for them saving your life. B. you probably may never know if it was Delta or Devgru that were the men behind the guns and the enemy sure as hell wouldn't. I find comments like your extremely disrespectful. Especially in the comment section of a "quiet professional" speaking about his former profession. Both groups are among the best on the planet and each are better than the other in more specific skill sets. TO claim one or the other are more professional than the other is subjective, at best and the only reason you're even hearing about it is because people like you have made a market for it.

[@AN-wp6fn]

Jessica lynch, captain phillips, Jessica Buchanan would disagree. What are you talking about. Devgru trains hostage rescue almost to the diminishment of other skill sets

[@_donniexdrako_5272]

Quiet professionals? Lol on a video of a delta guy doing the exact opposite of being quiet. You can find more delta interviews than ST6 guys on KZbin..

[@robpolaris7272]

@@Danlovestrivium Saying I respect Delta is disrespectful? I’m aware hostages don’t get a choice and that they don’t advertise who rescued them. From my limited knowledge I have great respect for anyone who makes the sacrifice and puts themselves in danger to help other people. SFOD-D just happens to be my favorite. I’m not sure why you find that “extremely disrespectful” I’m guessing you do as well and it is some other group.

[@natwolf687]

​@@AN-wp6fn Those seals stole the Captain Phillips ransom money. Pieces of garbage that they are.

[@saulayala4970]

Great , honest comparison!! This gentleman gives great interviews. Obviously a warrior who has seen it and been there. So refreshing

[@paul8161]

The interviewee seems super honest and super humble.

[@dr.henryjones616]

FYI - Bob was the actually first first two part interview on Shawn Ryan show. I think it was something around 8 hours total.

[@mischievousmoonshine]

Funny how they will always argue over who’s the best. We love them all

[@reddiver7293]

Ninja looks like one badass dude. And at the same time a kindest, most patient dad kind of guy.

[@deathfire096]

so now you know him.

[@reddiver7293]

@@deathfire096 Only an impression, my friend. I do not know him.

[@tx-k4222]

Let’s stop all the social media debate about which SF is the hardest or the toughest or the best. All of our SF teams are incredible and I’m so glad they’re out there protecting the USA

[@11BeezDD214]

During my entire 22 years in the Army as a grunt who had the pleasure of working and training with both units, all the guys from both were outstanding but not one Delta guy ever said they wanted to go to Devgru but i knew of a couple seals that went to Delta

[@gtrscort1]

It’s pointless to ask which team is better. Each team serves a specific purpose based on their skills and the mission at hand. Who cares about who writes books and all the other stuff?? Both are great teams and most people don’t have what it takes to try out for either one, let along what it takes to make it. Thank God for both groups.

[@mikepalmer2219]

Yea the seals bring us many great books and movies after all.

[@kmiller633]

I know egos are over the top but there is truly no need to compete with each other. We need ALL of you and appreciate ALL of you! Thank you for your service!

[@murtinirarr767]

It is so hillarious to pick up who's the best due of they, Team 6 / Devgru and Delta Force are all have the same task i.e direct action, hostage rescue and short term reconnaisance mission. When he said about some infantry things ...whoa come on man, how can you dont know about the role of SEALs. Navy SEALs do have all of the necessary skills on sea, air and land. Each of Navy SEAL units have already mastered: 1. Under Water demolition mission 2. Hostage rescue mission on Ship, Oil rig and floating vehicles. 3. CQB on Ship, Oil rig and floating vehicle, they do train CQB on Bus, building and plane. (Team 6 / Devgru have an advance intensive CQB training on ground object) 4. Mines clearing on sea, shores and of course on land. 5. Hidro oceanografy and beach surveilance mission 6. Shore and river reconnaisance mission. SEALs sniper have the skills to shoot target from floating boat. In the combat ground mission, Navy SEALs counterpart is Special Force, in term of the skills on reconnaisance, direct action and hostage rescue mission. *Special force have their own separate amphibious team, so does the Delta force* Delta force counterpart is definitely not Devgru due of Delta Force is not branch of Green Berets. But due of both Devgru and Delta are tier 1, people sometimes make a comparetive issue betwen Devgru to Delta. SEAL team 6/ Devgu is a part of Navy SEALs. Devgru is SEALs team whom gets more intensive training on CQB, hostage rescue and Direct Action on short term mission only on ground environtment, such as Plane, bus, train and building, but on occasional times SEAL team 6/ Devgru do exercise on water environment in order to keep their sea "habitual" instinct. Once there is any contigency high target mission on land,president would chose betwen Devgru and Delta to settle the matters. In the sea, it is absolutely president would chose Navy SEAL. Sometimes team 6 gets involved on several SEALs mission on land and sea. Delta is not a part of Green Berets, how can we made assumption all of delta member are comparable to Devgru ! I think delta member who came from SF are have equal skills to Devgru, particularly skills on land. Note : SEAL role is not combat infantry, SEAL move on covert and shadow on small unit. *Long range patrol definitely is not the role of SEAL, how can you don't know about that simple thing* Many delta boys came from paratrooper, 75th Ranger regiment and ranger, so most of their combat style is manuveur on crossfire like infantry troop. There are rumours most of SF men do not have much intention to be Delta boys due of SF already have all of this skills, but most men from another unit have so much intention to became delta boys.

[@Auberry1]

I went to PLDC at FT Bragg in 1984 and delta was located across the street, that’s the closest I got to delta force.

[@CoolestDude38NC]

That was when their base was the old Bragg stockade. It was right down the road from an intersection in the middle of Bragg...a KFC on the left of the intersection and a McDonald's on the other side of the intersection. Now it is SF Headquarters...Delta moved to their new compound further back into Bragg around 1986.

[@gatekeeper3660]

@@CoolestDude38NCyes now they are the red roof near 82nd heavy drop facility. Out in the woods.

[@CoolestDude38NC]

@@gatekeeper3660 yeah I know where that is. And out in the woods is where they wannabe.

[@seansimms6693]

I went to 0431 training on Coronado Island in 1991….thats as close as I got to the SEALs🤣we’d size them up in the mess hall like….they don’t look so tough🤣looks can fool you.

[@BADMONTESS]

I remember driving by Delta's compound in 83. They had extra tall chain link fences with the slats to obscure a direct view into their place. We were out along the woodlines on Sicily and a school bus was going down the middle of Sicily at perhaps 10 - 15 mph. Here comes 2 rectangular chutes swooping in, they flare, pop their capwells above the bus just as they land on it, then climb in through its windows. We were like wtf? A senior NCO Sfc Elder, said we just watched Delta practicing. we were like thats was as cool as hell. Anyway, you play as good as you train. 13F3P

[@kennyperkins1843]

SSG Poras was my Sqd leader in the DMZ in Korea couldn't ask for a better one "Stands Alone"

[@taylorhughes6965]

CURRAHEE

[@kennyperkins1843]

@@taylorhughes6965 best unit I served in also

[@taylorhughes6965]

What years? 2009-2012 here

[@kennyperkins1843]

@@taylorhughes6965 Bco 90-91

[@spoders92]

To get to Delta Force, you already have to be a master at your trade.

[@MOGMirros]

DJ Shipley stated in his interview with Sean Ryan that roughly 20-25 SEALs I believe it was made it to SEAL Team Six. There was a Delta guy who was recorded, when asked about his selection attrition rate, said 100 entered and 5 made it. They are both the best of the best, and only a few (S.A.S, PJ's etc.) can rival them. But is widely regarded, that Delta is the best of them all.

[@deathfire096]

So you based the selection process by 1 operator and 1 class? LOL Deep. It varies by class and demand of the military. If operators are dying in war, the military will select more than peace time. Widely regarded by who? They are both Tier 1. Both can do any mission demanded of them.

[@Art-is-craft]

DEVGRU select from existing SEAL service. They do not allow any other outside service to partake so the numbers cannot be cross compared.

[@mrhrobinson]

@@Art-is-craft This is true and a fact that too many seem to miss or overlook.

[@mrhrobinson]

And what you seem to fail to realize that during ST6 selection there are rarely more than 20 or 30 slots open at one time. All of the candidates have to already be battle hardened and have multiple combat tours already. But with Delta you don't have to have combat tours, thus the reason that you can try out for Delta from any other branch of the military, do you think that your average infantryman, airman, sailor or coast guardsman can make it through Delta selection the first time. Hell, a lot of Rangers fail out of selection. Who do you think has a better chance at making it, a seal with multiple combat tours trying out for ST6 where they choose you buy your merit and who you already fought alongside or vouches for you or a coast guardsman who has never seen combat but tries out for Delta. After getting selected, you still have to pass green team to get on ST6 which is where a lot of candidates fail.

[@Art-is-craft]

@@mrhrobinson Delta selects from US Army Special Forces. None of these cross referenced numbers really mean anything.

[@Cyclops1983]

He said it best, delta gets guys that are mostly already SF dudes. So they already start off ahead. Its like whos better, NFL rookies or an All Pro team? Its really a dumb question. Hats off to all of them. Bullets, RPGs and IEDs dont care about age, unit or training. We owe it to anybody that goes down range.

[@jakester455]

Ooh. Wouldn't quite go so far as to compare a SEAL team to rookies... LOL

[@Cyclops1983]

@jakester455 rookies in the NFL are still nfl players there just new to the league. The comparison is seals are mostly new to SF and delta are mostly veteran SF guys. Don't get distracted .

[@carlosmontilla1804]

Green berets, rangers, and raiders are all comparable to regular seals. Delta still better though .

[@jamessinclair2584]

Again, Delta recruits from Seal teams, feeder units getting compared to destination units. Also, Rangers are pretty dissimilar to Seals, way different mission sets/capabilities.

[@themosh54]

I thought the DevGru guys all had to be SEALs already with at least one combat deployment.

[@petegarrido5406]

Bob is absolutely correct..the only unit in the Navy that have infantry training are the Seabees..

[@bobbertee5945]

I truly believe this fact is an issue for ST6. I believe it makes for a discipline problem for them, basic infantry-ing is tough and u need a degree of discipline to be good at it

[@LonghornWill]

I worked with Seabees as an engineer in the army and I respect them so much.

[@robarmstrong5404]

Navy Corpsman have infantry training. SWCC and EOD have some experience and cross over to SEAL teams

[@bobbertee5945]

@@robarmstrong5404 Navy Corpsman have infantry training when they go green side USMC or SEAL Team, but normal Corpsman don't....

[@petegarrido5406]

@@robarmstrong5404 that's a given .

[@creations-by-CMHigh]

God bless you all! I’m thankful there are men like you out there to protect me. Mad respect for what you all do! Go ARMY!

[@MichaeltheMortgageGuy]

I spent a few years with SWCC in Little Creek. The difference between SEALS and Delta? The cold, dark, violent ocean. Anyone can learn land warfare. However, the ocean cripples the toughest of men. During training, I was so cold I started jack hammering. I crushed two molars because I couldn't stop shaking. Both teeth ended up getting pulled 15 years later. At the time, I wished I had joined the Army or Marines. I spent enough time in to know and recognize that every military member, AND BRANCH, has a place and served a critical role. For example? Everyone shits on the Air Force until they start dropping JDAMS danger close and you survive...

[@sharkman5735]

Sticks and stones may break your bones………..but JDAMS leave no DNA trace evidence!!

[@sl3966]

Perfectly said. I was a boat guy doing brown water ops and picked up and dropped off all number of SF and the main difference is operating in the cold, dark ocean. The sea is a cruel mistress.

[@SteveMcFry]

Haha what is it about navy guys that they think they have it so hard. Wish you were a soldier or marine? Lol come on over try it out.

[@Guppusmaximus]

@@SteveMcFry I have to say that Navy SEAL training is elite BUT I was thrashed to my breaking point day in & day out at Parris Island (3rd Bat. Lima Co. Plt. 3164) back in the 90s. I don't know of too many Navy guys that had that kind of introduction to the service. So, I'm fairly certain with that kind of foundation, I would've done well in SEAL training. Maybe not a stellar candidate but I can guarantee you that I would have NEVER been caught ringing that fucking bell. I COULD HACK IT SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO PACK IT, SIR!!

[@blueduster74]

@@SteveMcFryyou have no idea. That cold would shut you down in ten minutes if you aren’t prepared.

[@VeyroneR]

Best argument I ever heard about seals VS Delta: "I know many seals want to become Delta, But I dont know any Delta wanting to become Seal." Something like that, it was said by some SF guy in a podcast.

[@christianrivera6296]

That’s only because Delta takes anyone and everyone from any of the branches. DEVGRU are strictly Seals.

[@VeyroneR]

@@christianrivera6296 I know, I doubt Delta guy that Said that don't know it. I wrote wrong, he Said something along the lines that many Seals dream of becoming delta but never Heard Delta dreaming about becoming Seal.

[@christianrivera6296]

@@VeyroneR Perhaps, both teams are the best the states has to offer.

[@onewarriornation602]

​@@christianrivera6296Delta recruits the best of the best, they dont take "anyone and everyone."

[@christianrivera6296]

@@onewarriornation602 what I mean is, the best from every branch.

[@someguy7993]

A former Special Forces (aka Green Beret) told me that you don't ask to join Delta Force, they invite you to try out. And a friend who is a former Army Ranger said, in talking about the Rangers, "We're only seen when we want to be seen."

[@Nuhuh130]

I think the reason why there aren’t negative news coming from Delta is because most of them are former Rangers. In the 75th RR, if you do something stupid you’ll get kick out. So that disciplinary carry over when Rangers are selected to be Delta.

[@GH-tp6vu]

Yea that is hysterical there is no comparison.....Team 6 is good but there is NO comparison.....he hit it on the nose, the starting place.

[@Hispeed1]

Yeah, Delta is the US's premier counter-terrorist/hostage rescue unit

[@BradOrok]

all the old school guys do the comparison but the younger guys know they are training the same and doing the same mission and interchanging in the between the units a lot more after 9/11

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

Sure genius.

[@deathfire096]

@@Hispeed1 Both are TIER 1 you child. Premier? LOl. Different branches. Is not where you start, it's the long pipeline of training to get to Tier 1 of either branch. Both are similar. Both have assault squadrons and a training squadron. The difference is DEvgru has 1 fulltime Diver rescue squadron since all Devgru are Combat Divers and only 1 out of 6 in Delta are. You will never see Delta locking from a submarine in the world or taking over a ship or oil rig.

[@corneliusbartholemew6725]

@deathfire096 Wow, you know ALOT about how they work and their numbers of qualified individuals. How do you know so much? Are you in the Navy SEALs? You can tell me. I can keep a theee-crett.

[@johngeiger3770]

If it wasn't for that Chuck Norris movie, Delta Force would have been still very low profile like it was in the early 80s, partly because they keep changing their names to keep it hush hush: SWU, CAG, Task Force Green and of course, Delta Force (which stuck). I don't know what they are called now within the ranks in the Army.

[@brainoverbrawn3404]

The unit, Delta, CAG are still commonly used in the Army.

[@RichWeigel]

I have respect for both Navy SEALs and Delta operators. While I never met a Delta Operator in person I do know my DI from Basic (Fort Leonard Wood) supposedly was selected back in 1988. I sometimes wonder whatever happened to him. We also had a SEAL, Army Ranger, and Green Beret train with us at Fort Sam Houston for Medic school. They were all quiet and kept to themselves. No interaction with us regular army dudes at all lol.

[@martyc1533]

Bottom Line: ALL Spec-Ops Groups / Teams / Units are VERY well trained, each for their specific missions and uses. Marines have Raiders, Navy has SEALS, Army has Green Beret & Delta, Air Force has Para-Rescue. EVERY one of these guys are HIGHLY trained above and beyond the "average" Marine, Soldier, Sailor or Airman (I listed those branches in order of most prepared to fight out of Boot Camp / Basic Training) I listed the Air Force 4th because there was no 5th, 6th or 7th!!

[@dmoore319]

These specialized forces have unique missions which is why they were created. It's similar to why we have so many different aircraft, ships, etc. They all were created for a specific need and mission so it's hard to compare them against each other. It's like comparing an H-60 to a C-130. Both are great at what they were designed for.

[@fatherrussell5303]

The only time I trained under a delta guy it was a brutal experience of learning MOUT. Guys are excellent for a reason and demand excellence.

[@saullopez3073]

You should do an interview with Msgt Kevin holland, he was both devgru and cag

[@rhymetimeuk]

This!

[@RavishingSailor]

Damn dude I was literally thinking the same. That is one interview that I would love to see/hear on this podcast or Shawn Ryan.

[@MrDevtun]

Forest ranger Kevin tried rejoining Team 6 after 9/11, but a DevGru CMD Master Chief told him he would have to first do a deployment with a white side SEAL Team. This would take too long. The CMC recommended Kevin instead try out for Delta selection which would be a quicker route to join a tier one unit. This is what I remember from Kevin's interview w/ retired SEAL turned author & KZbinr Jack Carr.

[@deathfire096]

@@MrDevtun That is his side of the story. There is the Command's side and they don't give interviews on social media. He doesn't make sense . He said he wanted to return to DEVGRU but they told him to do 1 deployment in regular SEAL Team and he said no and decided to change branches and join the DELTA selection and training which takes over 1 year to get to a DELTA squadron if he makes it because that is quicker? I say BULL!!! I'm guessing he quit DEVGRU in bad terms and went civilian for 6 years and wanted to return and they said NO to go to a regular SEAL TEAM and he went Army Delta because they offered him a path and he couldn't return to DEVGRU. You don't switch branches and communities and start all over unless you have to.

[@SodaPrezsing]

@@deathfire096This was right after 9/11 and he asked to return to ST6 and they told him they had to go through the entirety of the SEAL pipeline including time on a Vanilla Team. The Army told him he could try out for selection after doing OSUT. So quicker timeline

[@NomadSupreme911]

Director of the CIA: Mr. President, we found Bin Laden. President: Send Seal Team Six.

[@AeyoWolf]

Team 6 only got the nod because it had been assigned that area of the world at the time. Delta was overseeing Syria.

[@mikepalmer2219]

Yes because that was all legit…lol.

[@dougmyers6013]

Delta located him then were pulled off and sent on yet another mission...read some books on the entire mission.

[@danstiver6432]

Because the head of JSOC at the time was Admiral Mcraven, a Navy guy.

[@puppies4eva788]

@@dougmyers6013Delta located him?

[@absolutetuber]

My brother in law had a college roommate who got invited to join delta. I’ve only heard one story/comment about delta that he heard: a lot of stuff delta does they give the credit to the SEALs when it comes to press/announcing things.

[@Vincent13997]

I was recruited in the late 80’s to go Delta. My previous team leader had been in Delta and I guess he had put in a word for me. I had just got married and ended up turning it down. But at that time I’d already been infantry for 5 years, had combat experience, airborne and air assault. Other than my previous team leader I hadn’t known anyone else in Delta. But he was a straight up professional and out of most of the other NCO’s I served with I respected him the most. You just couldn’t find a better leader.

[@pozzarefds]

Its the same with the UK-SF SAS and SBS. Those selecting already have a minimum of 3 years active service + they have to convince their commanding officer they are suitable to have an attempt. A lot of the blokes have already passed selection for elite units like the parachute regiment / royal marines (with the royal marines almost being on par with the navy seals).

[@scottpomygalski6078]

I feel this who is better is a symptom of this GWOT where everyone became a raider or door kicker. SEALS are great, but they historically have a specific purpose within the DOD and their leaders are doing them a disservice by not sticking to the areas around water.

[@bubbaballer88]

You’re not wrong, but this was absolutely a symptom of a protracted two-front war. Every unit, conventional or SOF, was taken away from their primary mission to serve the needs of OEF/OIF. I wonder how they’ll return to their old areas of responsibility and retrain on their unit-specific tactics.

[@scottpomygalski6078]

@@bubbaballer88 Thanks, peace be apon you. The potential future of Ukraine, Thailand, and the Arabian Peninsula is scary.

[@mikesmith7497]

@@scottpomygalski6078 Thailand?

[@brentmillsop6355]

Great takeaway for me when the conversation went to being ready and knowing. Belief is the Enemy of Knowing. Personal reliability. I appreciate the conversation.

[@MYDOGOG]

I think the Air Force Combat Controllers and PJ’S also deserve some respect

[@srt1178]

This sounded more like a comparison between Delta and a regular SEAL operator. Not necessarily a comparison between Delta and SEAL Team 6. From what I gather, both are top notch Tier 1 operators who are quite capable of getting missions done.

[@dylannewton9986]

The Delta guys always seem to compare themselves to the "regular" teams which is odd. That said the difference in foundation is a good thing. You don't want SEALs thinking or acting conventionally. That's the job of the Army and Marine Corps. SEALs = creative problem solvers Infantry / Rangers = task doers. (Before any fanboys get their panties in a knot. One is not better than the other. diversity of thought is a good thing).

[@Kennypowers51]

Space Force ET hunting task force > Delta/SEALs

[@josephsmith6777]

They don't want the baggage

[@Lplover007]

i thought delta had more training in stuff like lock picking, explosives, surveillance, etc. which sounds pretty problem solvery

[@Ralstonvideo]

It's about having light infantry skills. Walking in the woods at night, not getting lost. Always pulling security when stopped. It would be hard to explain unless you have experience doing a night ambush or assaulting a house in the middle of the night. I have been in the light infantry for 11+ years, and I wouldn't hesitate to walk into the middle of a small river during a movement.

[@crashburn3292]

"A whole nother level." "A different mindset." And that's as elaborate as the comparison gets. - Whatever, I'm thankful there are DELTA and SEAL operators protecting the USA.

[@user-yf8zt6sz9n]

MP and GM are the only "combat" oriented rates in the Navy. And Combat is being used over generously.

[@user-yf8zt6sz9n]

@@Cornbread_2401 Those aren't Ratings, nor are they applicable to the context of the conversation.

[@user-yf8zt6sz9n]

@@Cornbread_2401 Bob is simply stating that there is no work up To the Navy Seals like the Delta Force i.e., 11b, Ranger, SF then Delta. In the Navy, you would negotiate your SSR (Seal Source Rating i.e., EM, TM, GM etc.) within a Dive Farer contract in order to be billeted for BUD/s school. So what he is saying is 100% correct. There's no "combat" rated pipeline in the Navy. Which is why you'll have 50% a BUD/s class that have never touched a weapon other than boot camp. SWCC candidates go through a variant of the training as Seals do. EOD physical training is marginal to the former 2. All are under the NSWC umbrella and each member has a SSR. The rating is the back up for when a candidate fails and has to go back to the fleet as it's easier for the candidate to focus on getting back to BUD/s having a designation. If one is undesignated, he'll spend 6 months as an undesignated seaman, fireman or Airman and then have to put in a request for a school to attend. If his shop has enough of the ratings it needs the Captain will deny his request and he'll be stuck until the end of his enlistment. Some are luckier than others.

[@benhammerhead376]

That isn't true. EOD. Special Warfare Operator (SO) Which is the SEAL rating, SWCC just to name a few.

[@unkorichie2029]

MP? What rate is that?

[@user-yf8zt6sz9n]

@@benhammerhead376 Yes it is. EOD is their own Special Warfare Rating. Meaning, to get to any of those you stated, you must have a "Traditional Navy" rating first. You don't just enlist in the Navy and go to SARC, EOD etc, You must be rated first.

[@SubscribedEr]

Those cultural differences are huge when it comes to expertise. I’m in the AF but spent 4 years assigned to an Army SMU. I was treated as a soldier and learned how soldiers function and it was eye opening. The camaraderie alone is a huge difference. Going back to an AF assignment after that has been a rough adjustment.

[@robertsettle2590]

What was so different and rough about it?

[@chriscuts7029]

​@@robertsettle2590getting used to sleeping in 4 star hotels instead of a hole is a hard adjustment! Haha

[@30AndHatingIt]

The adjustment is explaining what you do when people ask you: Wow, you’re in the military, that’s so cool. Soldiers are awesome! “Actually I’m in the Air Force” Oh, wait that’s even better, you fly fighter jets?! “No, actually I run IT in the office.” Hey, I gotta go…

[@SubscribedEr]

@@30AndHatingIt I was on CR team that was Army led. I was the signit specialist we’d go out tracking comm transmissions and use it to track targets. They were usually using portable radios so by the time we’d track them they knew we were there and made contact if we got lucky we’d be able to call in for support and have a Army detachment back us up. I was a SSgt at the time and AF E5 and I had and AF E4 under me. We had 5 soldiers mixed MOS’s, 2 Airmen and 2 Navy Corpsmen, they were my family for a time and I miss them.… so I’m not sure what you’re talking about.

[@SubscribedEr]

@@chriscuts7029 I’d rather do hood rat shit with soldiers then be in a hotel.. expect when we had to PMC vehicles. Shit made no sense to me.. I asked my new boss an Army MSG why can’t we just go to Meinekie and he did find the new AF guy on his team funny….

[@JamesKonzek-xr5zy]

Our Delta guest seems down to earth & grounded.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Like the one murdered and dumped in a field in Bragg?

[@ericarchuleta9144]

How many Delta forces can swim underwater?

[@lethalwolf7455]

I think Delta is the best in the world but any Delta Operator would verbally disagree. This is by design

[@muriloninja]

NSWC (Dam Nak) are damn good at protecting the brand over everything, including the truth!

[@oldgrunt5569]

Lol. @muriloninja's comment is "show me don't tell me" you know what you're talking about. only thing he forget is those ridiculous wide leg UDT shorts. i got through my deployments ok but what gave me PTSD is the view during PT with those surfer boy numbskulls wearing those doggone shorts. the flutter kicks. dear gawd the flutter kicks.

[@Cornbread_2401]

@@oldgrunt5569 lmao. Flutter kicks suck. But I can post about 15 news articles talking about all the crimes SF and CAG has committed. People just only talk about the SEALs, because it gets them views.

[@ictpilot]

Dam Neck.

[@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024]

Pararescue saves both.

[@recap3972]

Don't Tier1 operators Seals in particular have to spend time in other seal teams before getting to DAVGRU so therefore don't they see a great deal of time in training and service before getting to that level ?

[@mrhrobinson]

Incorrect, you have to have multiple combat tours and have someone to vouch for you before you can be even put up for selection to go to ST6.

[@Drunkbuffalo31]

If delta are the silent professionals they are they they wouldn’t need to explain why they are better tier 1 operators than seal team 6 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@deathfire096]

True. SEALs doesn't punches down. I never heard a former SEAL bad mouth other SF community on social media to get clicks. There is a jealousy factor here.

[@jamesk954]

Known guys in both, have fam that personally worked with Commander Marcinko as well. I never heard any sniping about either one. Healthy competition can be good, but I'm proud of all of them. One correction: The Navy does have Combat Arms, but the majority of it is Brown Water/Littoral. 👍

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Just read the books published on SEALs. “Code over Country!” Says it all. As a British medically retired Vet that book made me lose a massive amount of respect US Navy Spec Ops. A bunch of roided up criminals protected by corrupt officers and Senior NCOs. CAG has always had my respect as I worked with SF who held them in high regard. Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@Cornbread_2401]

Ahh yes let’s just ignore all the crimes committed by Delta and the green berets: cocaine smuggling, ketamine trafficking, money laundering, kidnapping & rape of minors and children, robbing banks, abusing detainees, delta guy killing a green beret and one shooting his wife to death, green beret stabbing his wife to death and one strangling his wife to death, many sexual assault charges, green berets shooting up bowling alleys, killing a PJ commander, delta guy raping a female solider…..come on man do some actual research before forming an opinion based off some guys trying to make headlines on a podcast. (I can happily provide news headlines links to each and every one of these cases just to prove it’s “not only SEALs” committing crimes lol.”

[@Cornbread_2401]

Ahh yes let’s just ignore all the crimes committed by Delta and the green berets: cocaine smuggling, ketamine trafficking, money laundering, kidnapping & rape of minors, robbing banks, abusing detainees, delta guy killing a green beret and one shooting his wife to death, green beret stabbing his wife to death and one strangling his wife to death, many sexual assault charges, green berets shooting up bowling alleys, killing a PJ commander, delta guy raping a female solider…..come on man do some actual research before forming an opinion based off some guys trying to make headlines on a podcast. (I can happily provide news headlines links to each and every one of these cases just to prove it’s “not only SEALs” committing crimes lol.”

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

@@Cornbread_2401 *Commited. Compared to US Navy SW they are literally only a handful of incidents! Even as a Brit we know how unreliable and reckless your SEALs are. The evidence speaks for itself. Unprofessional and dangerous!

[@shawnmcalpin6598]

I think comparing delta and team 6 is like apples and oranges . They are both elite operators and they will get the job done if you call a team to dispatch a bunch of bad people. You not gonna ever see a seal say delta is better and u never gonna hear a delta guy say seals are better. Delta is way more classified You just don't hear about what they do, just know they fing stuff up . They both American military and I'm proud of that they on our side

[@raymondmedina7949]

Why no one talks about MARSOC RAIDERS, they do everything seals and delta do. ?

[@gregchambers6100]

And yet when Delta, Seals or others get into trouble it's PJs who drop out of the sky at 30kft with respirators, have a sushi lunch, halo right on top of those poor guys, with ammo, wipe their tears, patch their boo boos, harness them up and drag them safely up into the sky where doctors and nurses in hot pants await with ice cream cones.

[@GOJAGSJT]

No exactly. PJ’s are tier two. SEALs have corpsman, Delta have medics. Just depends on the situation but it’s not how you just described it.

[@gregchambers6100]

@@GOJAGSJT Air Force sf are the most decorated, by far.

[@themercwiththemouth1695]

@@GOJAGSJTyou do know there are Tier 1 PJs right? The Air Force has its own Tier 1 unit as well

[@cal9700]

Sorry, but I don't believe the part about ice cream cones!

[@gregchambers6100]

@@cal9700 Lolly pops?

[@xxrustyxx_6977]

Why am I seeing more Delta guy's trying to crap on seal team six? They really are coming off salty...

[@povang]

Have you guys ever watched that Movie SOLDIER with Kurt Russell?. I relate the Delta guys as the old veterans in that movie and the young inexperienced gene enhanced super soldiers in the movie as the Seals. Being incredible fitness machines don't have a lot to do with modern combat, guns and RPGs are the ultimate equalizers.

[@j9717j]

We're not talking about seals vs delta's, because yeah that is obviously no match. We're talking about seal team six vs delta, and that is a match for sure. With both parties you have the best of SOF.

[@lyndallsymons9767]

How would you compare the British SAS to delta and the seal teams?

[@g.s.c.7]

Seals need JSOC to deploy..... DELTA don't need JSOC to deploy. Hope that answer the question. DELTA ALL DAY AND TWICE ON SUNDAY! That is like comparing Brian Shaw with Dylan Mulvaney.

[@mrhrobinson]

Delta is no longer under that original charter and they do need JSOCs approval to deploy.

[@chucksolutions4579]

Did he legit just say that the guys trying out for delta are on a higher level than 6? Only SEALS get to try out for DevGru. I know it is very rare for non special forces/rangers to make it through the long walk but I would stack seals as equals to GB’s on average, and better at some things. I’ve served in both the army and navy and still live on Coronado. I don’t talk trash about either.

[@poolee77]

It was pretty easy to comprehend what he was saying. The Navy doesn’t have much focus on combat arms so guys coming into SEAL training are lagging behind guys coming into SF. And that’s not even accounting for Delta or Devgru.

[@chucksolutions4579]

@@poolee77 my point was that SEALs are on par with GB. Therefore DG is likely at least on par with CAG. If you’re a seasoned SEAL you are on par or better at the skills than many of those trying out for CAG. I agree that those who are trying out for SEALS are behind on skill set to those trying out for SF. I would argue that BUDS is a steeper learning curve and demands operators who pick things up quickly or are gotten rid of. They also (for the last war) tended to attract higher ASVAB with more civilian exceptional experience. Just my experience, but I got out of the scout team in 2010 and have only been in the Army since 2020.

[@mrhrobinson]

@@poolee77 There is no lag, once you start BUD's you are in the pipeline to receive all the necessary training needed to include small unit tactics. After graduating BUD's training becomes pretty intense.

[@Muzacdom]

Went to Navy Dive School 1985 NAB Coronado. Make no mistake, was not specwar even tho the instructors at that time at dive school NAB thought it was. L....O....L!!! Dive school NAB was notoriously harder than the other 3 dive schools (at the time) and I know this because I got stationed on a tender right after I dropped out and my shop was ten paces away from the Dive Locker and I got to know all of them quite well and they enlightened me. My two months at NAB got me up close and personal to a lot of BUDS students watching them get thrashed, hearing the bombs go off for hell week, watching them drag ass thru the chow hall, etc. Hell week always put the fear in me in that there's just no way in HELL that I would last 5 days without sleep, being cold and sandy (yes, the pacific ocean is butt ass cold almost all year round) and tired AF. It occurred to me THEN that I didn't have IT. Hell, I couldn't even make it through DIVE SCHOOL (attrition rate is bout 50% and it's not even THAT hard really). But the mental part of it is what struck me. I was near the top in PT (maybe #1) but my mind said NO. So, I say all this to say, it's quite something to be THAT YOUNG and have that sort of METTLE. I hold every spec war person in the highest regard. Not only do they persevere through the toughest schools (by a wide margin) they also put themselves in very tough conditions and situations all for a pittance. They ARE warriors!

[@henrygonzalez360]

The main difference is that most people hear Seal and think Devgru. Seal Teams are no way comparable to Delta, but Devgru and Delta are in a different category all together. If you exclude all the regular Seal stories you exclude most of the bad stories and arrogant bullshit.

[@CoolestDude38NC]

SEALs dont have an infantry backround. Their background is the oldtime UDT "frogman" thing. SEALs evolved out of UDT and because of that, have always been known for their physical fitness levels and the way they fight. Hit and run, using night and water as cover...they have never played the infantry (cannonfodder) role. SEALs have also been famous for their very violent, anything goes kind of covert special ops...very no bs very violent.

[@Charles-nc4zj]

SEALs not having infantry background is an outdated argument.

[@muthafukajones1513]

Good thing delta and devgru aren’t doing infantry missions or that would matter.

[@Charles-nc4zj]

@@muthafukajones1513 Pretty much all the land warfare skills they use are infantry skills. Its just that they mastered it to the highest level. Land nav, SMU, IADs, Fire Maneuver, Weapons handling, Patrolling, Fields of fire, and other necessary infantry skills dont change unless its proven to be useless. The one thing that differs specs ops and infantry is the type of use employed.

[@CoolestDude38NC]

​@@Charles-nc4zjThat's true they get land warfare training. In the "old" SEAL days AKA Vietnam, seventies, eighties, nineties...their land warfare training was taken heavily out of older Marine Corps infantry Army Ranger and Green Beret training. But it emphasized operating in much smaller units than infantry units operate in. And SEALs have never been trained to operate in the infantry role...such as being used to hold and defend ground. Or seize enemy beachheads (Marine Corps role). Also be careful what you write here because you never know who is reading this stuff.

[@muthafukajones1513]

@@Charles-nc4zj devgru, which is what we are talking about is in no way used in any infantry role.

[@orsotheshadowqueer7424]

Remember when Sean picked a fight with me and I dared to đêfend myself and was called into your office to be scolded.Not much is different with my new job.Same poop different faces.

[@airborne1ranger24]

What?

[@user-bf1me5pz6x]

As an Army infantryman, I'm biased. But at the same time, both units are tier 1 units. Wouldn't mind going to war with either. But if I had a choice, I'd go with Delta.

[@user-vc9nt2cg1c]

I'm sure seals are tier 2 delta is tier 1

[@dmvbay2535]

Team Green Beret just walked in the door.

[@bikeracerdude]

Delta/CAG pulls from all service branches, a much larger pool of potential talent, and more experience. DevGru like all the SEAL teams, only pull from the Navy. I'd love to see an interview of Kevin Holland who was first DEVGRU then DELTA- the only guy known to do both. Or an interview with Todd Opalski, the Recon Marine who then went Delta.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

Ya they do but a very low percentage isn't SF, or Ranger, or was Ranger then went to SF & then the Unit

[@gtrscort1]

Delta also allows civilians to go through a prep course before even being in the Army. They keep the relationship until the person is accepted into the Army.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

@@gtrscort1 what's this called & where's it held?

[@gtrscort1]

@@Frank-uw5xq SFRE…Special Forces Recruitment Evaluation. North Carolina I believe is where it is. As I understand it, this is just to give you an opportunity to get into the selection process.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

@@gtrscort1 ya that's for SF not Delta...

[@user-vb8dc5zx4h]

DEV GRU is gonna say... SEAL TEAMS are better, and DELTA is gonna say DELTA FORCE are better!!! So... lets stop asking stupid questions!!! Both are TIER 1... Period

[@MrCdrant]

How is he going to claim Devgru doesn't start with combat arms for recruiting? They only take dudes from SEAL teams, yet he cites infantry as a good starting point for Delta? There's no comparison between SEALs and infantry.

[@binoj1967]

I agree. Team 6 selects from Seal squadrons with at keast 5 years hardcore combat experience. So by definition 6 does select from SF tier 2.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

@@binoj1967 lol wrong

[@binoj1967]

@@Robert_H_Diver please elaborate. Thank you.

[@seraphim_eternal]

From a few interviews done by former Unit guys, they seem to have little to no knowledge on how NSW works and how selection for DEVGRU works.

[@MTG9878]

⁠@@binoj1967he is speaking about enlistment such as there is no infantry, cav scout etc…maybe shore police for the Navy that has combat arms training. CAG or Delta you do not have to be prior SF or a Ranger to try out or get in the unit. They even accept candidates from other branches.

[@arsinist7663]

Seals will move to Delta. Delta doesn't move to Seals. Plain and simple. When you are absolutely top tier, there is nowhere else to go.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Delta can’t move to SEALs without going through the SEAL Pipeline, most delta would quit 1-1 day of BUD/S. 😆

[@arsinist7663]

@@Dirk-my2zf uh huh lol

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@arsinist7663 cry harder sally. 😂

[@BadGuyCoffee]

At the end of the day, we’re on the same team.

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

All that matters

[@Make_Canada_Trudeau-Less-Again]

100%

[@anotherguy7021]

SEALs killed a green beret when he revealed they were stealing informant money. SEALs are mostly charlatans, bullies, and rejects.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Damn straight 👍

[@shaunruspoli543]

Welp, there goes 8 minutes worth the brain cells that I'll never get back. ☠️ 😂🤣

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

The Delta Force and Army outfits seem to not get enough credit. They are wisely humble and quiet about their amazing expertise. They are our brothers and amazing. In the military EVERY person fulfills a specific role. It's not a matter of determining who is the best. ALL who do their part are the best (USMC 1981-88). Men seems to always argue about who is the "greatest." Our Maker says this: "But he that is GREATEST among you shall be your servant." Matthew 23:11

[@Dreaklock]

Asking a Delta Force guy and a SEAL Team 6 guy who is better between the two is like asking a Cowboys fan and a 49ers fan who is better. Cowboys guy will say Cowboys. 49ers guy will say 49ers. It's stupid. Maybe there was a rivalry way in the past pre-GWOT, but the fact of the modern day is, they both work together and train together and help one another out. They both give pointers to each other and help each other to improve and get better. They are equals. "Better" simply comes down to man vs man. Which individual man is better than the next individual man. But as far as the entire team vs entire team, they are even.

[@mikelindner2646]

It feels like most of the delta guys you interview confuse seal team 6 with the rest of the regular seal teams. Like I heard a couple of them compare selection to BUDS, you cannot make Seal Team 6 through BUDS. The best guys from the seal teams have to try out for seal team 6 just like delta selection, so in most cases they are just as experienced as delta force.

[@dj5943]

What difference does it make? They’re all in the Navy…. 🤣

[@Dogmeat1950]

The process to become Delta is simple is to try out, they don't care what your background is, yea many of them come from SF/Rangers however many Delta guya have also just been from Paratrooper units with the only school before that was maybe Ranger School and some not even having that. Delta looks at a range of skills & personality. Have been I think a few Seals who have been selected to join Delta and 1 Seal who has been on seal team 6 and Delta and he finished his career in Delta an Army unit. Ive worked with the CAG guys at Ft Bragg and their top notch very, very professional and humble. They walked up to one of my junior soldiers and wanted that E3 to teach them something about Fires. Fantastic 24 hours with them.

[@gerard0l6569]

I have no skin in the game either way, but this DF guy gives literally NO good reasons why he think Delta is better than seals. Personally i think they are both top tier fighters, but it seems you never hear anything about Delta… they are the silent professionals and the seals seem to be blowing up with chaos

[@muthafukajones1513]

You are correct. There is no difference. At most seals have water mastery and got through buds. With that, the edge would go to seals in my opinion

[@doc2936]

I feel bad for David getting wrecked by Shawn Ryan and possibly even theo in that comment comparing them. Delta and Devgru are amazing side by side. These bad dudes will run a cqb course entirely before infantry clears the first room. Shame on you for asking the whose best question hookstead. When you get to TSKF Orange or PMO your all a team mixed together alonside jsoc. So david hookstead please by all means get JTF O or Bsqd on the show so we can all laugh. Units are airforce army navy marines cia and COAST GUARD dip stick

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

What a stupid fucking question to ask. Seriously. You couldn't possibly pick something more stupid to ask. Of course a delta operator is going to say delta and devgru guys will say devgru. But when it comes down to it, they're both phenomenal at what they do, but I think the edge goes to devgru. They do everything Delta does plus the whole, ya know, operating in the middle of the ocean at fucking night time. My cousin was in SFG7 and the way he explained the difference between the two is pretty spot; when you want somebody live (hostage), you send Delta. When you want somebody turned into bologna pink mist (assassination/kill mission), you send DEVGRU.

[@ericolmos7816]

Devgru does not do everything delta does that is a misconception. DEVGRU is a good SF team but cannot hold a candle to the units tactics and experience in badassery. BTW seals are not so good in the water look how many of them drown from basic assignments. 2 just drowned a few weeks ago and have every op they do in the water. That's like a delta guy dying from doing ops in the desert lol if that's your bread and butter you should be an expert at it.....

[@mikew1080]

I don't know. I've seen plenty of Seals interviewed, including devgru, that were in awe after working with Delta. That says it all right there. They are both elite, but you can't ignore the fact that even Seals look up to Delta, even in Team 6.

[@mikewinston8709]

Delta always seems superior; more professional. SEALS appear rather cheap and Hollywood. A great shame.

[@smyers820gm]

😂😂😂😂😂 did you just imply that seals are discount deltas 🤔🤷‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kennyc3338]

⁠@@smyers820gmPeople in Delta don’t try to go to the SEALs. But SEALs do try to go to Delta. So technically, yes.

[@mikewinston8709]

@@smyers820gm Read what I wrote; not what you think I wrote. I’ll give you a clue to help your comprehension of English, two words; seems and appear.

[@smyers820gm]

@@mikewinston8709 dude calm your tits. It was just a joke 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@smyers820gm]

@@kennyc3338 you saw that from the dale comstock podcast. I saw it too 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@correctionalofficer4lockdo763]

Delta Force=Specialist of All and Master of All, SEAL=Specialist of none and Master of none

[@donaldoshei9755]

He wasn't a former Marine. He was a serving Marine assigned to Delta. You know this by the fact that he was awarded a Navy Cross and not a DSC.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

The true combat arm of the Navy is the Marine Corps. Semper Fi my fellow Warriors.

[@brndesk]

Well said Sir. Well said.

[@raymondmedina7949]

Exactly I seen how bad the army infantry units were In Afghanistan, we was always saving there asses… I do give it up to the delta/ green sf guys but boy they had it ruff

[@Dollie99]

Richard Marcinko created Seal Team 6, there were only two teams at the time and his reasoning was to confuse the enemy into thinking there were more Seal Teams. They were based off the fundamentals of Delta Force which was based off of SAS who are also real badasses. Just call the Marines, we can do it all for and for cheaper too!!! Will only cost a box of crayons. Semper Fi!!!

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

Love the equal parts bragging and self deprecating lol.

[@robertsettle2590]

Not even true, MATE!

[@jakester455]

@@robertsettle2590 What wasn't true? You gonna just lob a grenade and bail?

[@bdcochran01]

I will explain simply and by analogy. An NVA force is going to strike an isolated US military outpost in South Vietnam. There is an NVA contingent that is trained only in specifics of going into the camp from the outside, dealing with obstacles. There is a separate team that is trained for the situation that the NVA has dug underground into the camp. That separate unit's assignment is to pop up in the center of the camp and fight its way outwards to the US peremiter deenses. So, if Delta Force was formed to be an elite aircraft take down team, it would work with different models of aircraft in perfecting take down skills. A Seal tema would be trained and tasked to do other operations. It is not a matter of which unit is "better".

[@billycjohnson08]

This is such a bias opinion. You’re asking a former Delta Operator which Tier 1 unit is better; Seal Team 6 or Delta Force? Of course a Former Delta Force operator is gonna pick Delta Force. It’s called “favoritism.” & no, it is NOT a fact that Delta Force is better. They both serve a purpose.

[@kevinl8440]

He asked to compare ST6 to Delta then right off the bat started to compare all SEALs to Delta.

[@trevnem8210]

Have worked as a contractor with both. Night and day difference.

[@jeffstephens2482]

Explain

[@ltkreg]

@@jeffstephens2482 Yes, please explain.

[@rudrashakti108]

Yeah can you explain.

[@trevnem8210]

@@rudrashakti108 not in a public forum

[@corneliusbartholemew6725]

@trevnem8210 I like you. "Not in a public forum" 😉 amen, for the quiet professionals. No sense explaining it to a bunch of cheerleading goontards who won't understand it anyway. They are WAAAY too hung up on it. Thanks for demonstrating what a warrior with class looks like, brother.

[@mikeofdc]

Y are we comparing elite units that put their lives on the line 2 serve our country?? 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️