Posted on 05/04/2011 4:26:23 PM PDT by Stayfrosty
I’ve been wondering the same thing.
Maybe they feel one unit is more Tier-1 than the other?
Because the SEALs were at Bagram?
As far as I’m concerned, we don’t need to know about the details of the special forces. No disrespect of course.
From what I’ve observed and read, it seems that the SEALs are the preferred unit of choice for in-and-out snatch-and-grabs like the other day, whereas Delta seems to be the unit of choice for more protracted engagements, like stalking, recon, and working with indigenous persons.
Possibly they are/were engaged in something else?
Admiral Mullen?
SEAL TEAM 6 mission or specialty is Anti-Terror. They were founded by Richard Marcinko who was also their first Commanding Officer.
Delta may already be some where else? And perhaps there is a little politics.
This will likely get pulled for your not using the WaPo title and attributing it to WaPo.
I don’t really know, but think maybe the burial at sea contingency might have tipped the scale.
From everything I’ve heard there is no longer any “Seal Team Six.” The name of that team was retired some time back. Any similar team is kept top secret....and for GOOD reason.
Go Navy! ;-)
Good question, in fact, I thought the Delta Force was the group that carried it out.
Not really... Delta is supposed to be the cream of the crop when it comes to going after the highest HVT’s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK43pDZZPVQ&feature=related
Did the Nightstalkers supply the ride?
If so it was “joint”.
Used to be Delta was the snatch and grab guys.
serving dinner to Valerie Jarret?
Seal Team 6 next mission should be CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, NYT, LA Times...etc.
that thought crossed my mind.
Delta got Zarqawi... Maybe they have first pick for Ayman Zawahiri.
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