M4, M9 and anyhing else they can justify for operational needs
The M16A1 is no longer used by any branches or special operation forces in the US Military. The M16A3, however, is used by some units in the US Air Force, particularly security forces. It is not the standard-issue rifle for any branch or special forces.
50 caliber for US forces
US Army Special Forces. They are divided into Groups - 1st Group, 5th Group, 10th Group, etc.
Tripoli is identified as present day Libya, It is certainly the smallest military engagement mentioned in the Marine's Hymn and in Marine Corp History. Its importance exists only in American Military Histiry as the first use of US military forces overseas, the first US overseas victory, the first use of an envelopment against a foreign power outside of the Continental US, the first use of Ranger forces against overseas forces, the first use of mercenary forces against an enemy of the US and the first Special Forces operation by US forces.
Yes. Both the Mexican Army and Navy have special forces groups. In fact, they train with their American counterparts: the US Army Special Forces and Navy SEALs.
The popular name for Special Ops is Special Forces. They are many special forces around the world with some of the most famous being the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the US Army Delta Force.
Thompsons saw very limited use in Vietnam, and were mostly carried by forces which weren't American - the US Army used the M3 'grease gun'. The Navy and many second line units did use them, though, as did non-US forces in the region. They used them with 30 round detachable box magazines.
No. Women are not eligible for Special forces training.
The US have Delta Force, Rangers and Green Berets.
While elite units were in existence during the Second World War, the US Army Special Forces was not.
The United States Special Forces are a special operational unit that specializes in unconventional warfare. They place special emphasis on training with foreign troops, and much of their work is considered classified.
We've trained with captured ones, and I'm sure there are instances of special operations units using them, but it's not an issue item in the US Armed Forces.