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An Impromptu Demonstration of Special Forces and Ranger Capabilities

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[Disclosure: the following is a satirical article for your enjoyment.]

The new Secretary of Defense had been confirmed and was touring the Pentagon, taking briefings on the capabilities of his forces. He had a well-deserved reputation as a no-nonsense guy. After a briefing on Special Operations Forces, he was escorted to lunch by a Green Beret officer.

The secretary’s confused look did not bode well as they walked through the E ring. “I understand how SOF is different from conventional forces, but the Rangers and Green Berets seem just alike to me. You have a Special Forces Tab and a Ranger Tab. What’s the difference?”

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    Rick K

    Love it.

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    Jessica J

    Good article. Can't stop laughing. :D

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    Steve Dietrich

    I was hoping the Seal would simply suggest opening the door

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    YankeePapa

    . ...Some of you may not have seen this: . How to Tell the Difference Between the Branches of the US Armed Forces! If you give the command "SECURE THE BUILDING", here is what the different services would do: The NAVY would turn out the lights and lock the doors. The ARMY would surround the building with defensive fortifications, tanks and concertina wire. The MARINE CORPS would assault the building, using overlapping fields of fire from all appropriate points on the perimeter. The AIR FORCE would take out a three-year lease with an option to buy the building.  . -YP-

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    YankeePapa

    . ...I suppose that if SECDEF wanted to see how vets would handle it.  "Sir, it will take four to six veterans depending on how old they are..."  The appropriate number found... they pick up SECDEF and placing him in battering ram mode they... ... ... . -YP-