How do you the tasks of green beret differ from that of SFOD-D?

Answer 1

SFOD-D is Delta Force which is primarily a counter terrorism unit specializing in hostage rescue tactics. Special Forces Groups specialize in foreign internal defense, counter insurgency operations and special reconnaissance. Special Forces personnel endure over a year of training (2years for 18D Medical Sergeants) and are then placed in a Special Forces Group. Each Group is assigned a separate regional area of the world and each member speaks the local language of that area and masters the local customs to assimilate into the local culture. Where Delta usually kicks in doors and conducts quick raid style operations, Special Forces are primarily teachers and instruct local militia forces and turn them into formidible fighting forces, in-turn creating a large force of indigenous personnel to conduct missions. Using these local fighters to wage war reduces the need of risking American lives to resolve foreign problems and allows the locals most affected by the struggle to directly make a difference in their own country. Don't be misunderstood, Special forces personnel can still kick doors with the best of them but they are specifically designed to infiltrate deep within foreign nations to gather intelligence, train local forces and conduct military operations long before conventional troops are deployed. Another difference is that Delta usually conducts quick in and out missions whereas Special Forces can spend anywhere between 6 months to years in Another Country conducting operations. Special Forces personnel are highly flexible and therefore an invaluable asset to strategic military planners and theatre commanders.