Summary and Key Points: Delta Force, officially known as Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, is the U.S. Army's premier counterterrorism and hostage rescue unit, created in the late 1970s ...

"Delta Force," officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is one of the U.S. special missions units primarily focused on the counterterrorism mission.

Top 3 Points: Founded in 1977, Delta Force is the U.S. Army’s elite special operations unit, specializing in counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and special reconnaissance. Created by Green Beret ...