Special Operation Forces Team Member

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In the Special Operations Forces Team Member Unit, there are many difficulties in trying to join this Team. These men are the meanest and baddest and do it for the U.S and their freedom. These men must do the unthinkable and stand up over the comrades, and train to perfection. The men on these teams face dangerous actions, and must be ready to strike at anytime and anywhere if needed. Being part of the Special Operations Forces Team Member makes you stand out, and the things that could happen are endless. If a man makes the team, they will conduct offensive raids in land or sea warfare. According to the Henderson, he says “When the military has some difficult and dangerous covert missions to perform, they call upon special operations teams.”(Henderson, Position Description) …show more content…
These men will train for hours until what they are doing, is perfect and efficient. These men must be able to accept challenges whenever and wherever they must go. They must be able to stay in top physical condition at all times, because on this team these men must be physically and mentally prepared for the actions they must atek. These men must be great team members, so they others may rely on them and not be let down. Most importantly they must be able to be calm in stressful and difficult situations. According to the article, each ODA is specially trained and cross fitted in different disciplines.”(goarmy.com-Team

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