The Most Ferocious Special Forces Around the World

1st Raider/Paratrooper Brigade

Most refer to these Greek elite forces as simply, Raider Forces. Part of the uniform includes their unit insignia with a winged sword. This sword represents the “deadly, silent and swift” that this special forces unit embodies.

Along the winged sword is a scroll with their motto, “Who Dares Wins,” which is a tribute to the Free Greek Special Forces who served in the second World War. This fierce group carries out operations such as, reconnaissance, guerrilla warfare and airborne operations, among many more.

Para (Special Forces)

Part of the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment, this special forces unit handles everything from hostage rescue, counter-insurgency, seek and destroy, counter-terrorism to unconventional warfare. Get this, initial training to join the force is three and a half years.

That’s the longest training anywhere! Though it’s a continuous process, members are provided with both advanced and basic training during that long period like, modes of infiltration and exfiltration by sea with combat diving or air with combat freefall.