Delta Force is a tier-one special missions unit within the U.S. armed forces, primarily devoted to counterterrorism operations—specifically, capturing or killing high-value targets and breaking up terrorist cells. However, the unit is exceptionally versatile and thus is utilized in missions as diverse as direct action (raids, sabotage, and so on), hostage rescue, and special reconnaissance. The force resides under the operational control of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) but is administered by the Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
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