3rd Special Forces Detachment
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The 3rd Special Forces Operational Detachment-Zulu (3rd SFOD-B)—commonly known as Bravo, Thunderbolts, T-bolts, and currently designated as Army Compartmented Elements or (ACE) by the United States Department of Defense, is an elite Special Operations Force (SOF) and an integral element of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Bravo Force's primary tasks are raids, counter-insurgency, and combat intervention operations, although it is an extremely versatile group capable of assuming many covert missions, including, but not limited to, counter-terrorism and rescuing hostages.
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[edit] History
3rd SFOD-B was formed in the early 21st century in response to the advent of guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan and Iraq. With the increasing use of 1st SFOD-D for non-counter-terrorism applications, the Joint Special Operations Command recognized the need for a Combat Applications Group specializing in modern warfare settings. The formation of Bravo allowed Delta Force to return to its original mandate of counter-terrorism. Although Bravo's operations remain classified, evidence of dramatically increased funding suggests their battlefield application has been a highly successful concept.
[edit] 3rd Organization
Like Delta, Bravo is believed to be modeled loosely after the British SAS. Leaked documents have confirmed the existence of one Direct Action troop known as the Thunderbolts with a command element of one Captain (O-3) and two Lieutenants (O-1/O-2). All other members of the troop are either Sergeants (E-5) or Staff Sergeants (E-6). On the battlefield, the Thunderbolts are typically deployed in elements of 4 to 8 men.
[edit] Ranks
- Captain – Senior Officer of a 3rd Troop
- Lieutenant – 2nd in command of a 3rd Troop
- Staff Sergeant – Senior member of the 3rd
- Sergeant - Newly Recruited member of the 3rd
[edit] Specialties
- Weapons - Mastery of all anti-personnel weaponry. Focuses on destruction of 'soft targets'
- Medic - Specializes in healing and reviving of teammates in addition to area sweeping and fire support roles
- Armor - Proficiency in piloting all vehicles. Focuses on destruction of 'hard targets'
[edit] Recruitment
The 3rd SFOD is highly selective in its recruiting, taking only people capable of meeting its mission requirements. Because of their specialized nature, the 3rd SFOD draws from all branches and units of the military when making its selections. Exceptional marksmanship and communication appear to be primary concerns for the unit when recruiting. Each candidate must meet the following criteria before being considered for membership:
- Be a Tactical Gamer Supporting Member
- Read, accept, and follow the rules and guidelines set forth in:
- Have the ability and willingness to use Teamspeak in game
Rumor has it the 3rd is constantly recruiting due to an expanding mandate, and attrition due to high risk wartime activities. Potential new members are invited to partake in a grueling selection process that involves them demonstrating marksmanship with a variety of weapons, basic battlefield medical knowledge, communications skills and movement. Both active and non-active personnel may apply for the selection process at any time while not deployed. The only publicly listed contact for the unit is this email address.
[edit] Competition and Practice
At present the 3rd SFD is not participating in any competition leagues, but has a rich history of competitive success.
- BFCL 8 vs 8 Conquest Spring Champions, 2007 Battlefield Conquest League
- BFCL 8 vs 8 Conquest Summer Champions, 2007 Battlefield Conquest League
- BFCL 5 vs 5 Infantry Fall Champions, 2007 Battlefield Conquest League
- BFCL 5 vs 5 Infantry Spring Champions, 2008 Battlefield Conquest League
- Number 1 Rank TWL 8 vs 8 Infantry Ladder TeamWarfare League
[edit] Theaters of Deployment
Presently the 3rd SFOD-B is known to be deployed primarily in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This follows their highly successful actions in Battlefield 2142. Rumor has it the 3rd is gearing up to have a strong impact on the Battlefield 3 theater of war in the near future.
[edit] Roster
Although the unit is classified, recently Wikileaks obtained the roster for one troop of the 3rd SFOD-B and posted it online. Known as the "Thunderbolts", Zulu troop is a Direct Action/Assault troop designed for rapid and lethal battlefield interdiction. Uncharacterisitically (and perhaps out of a desire to stay alive), Wikileaks kept the actual names of the members of Zulu troop secret, posting instead their radio call signs. That information is included below:
| Name | Call Sign | Soldier's Name | Squad rank | Specialty | Time Zone | |
| Crux | "Crux" | CruxAustralis | Captain | Weapons | EST | |
| Bleeding Knee | "Bleeding" | BleedingKnee | Lieutenant | Medic | PST | |
| Cheburash | "Cheb" | THE CHEB | Sergeant | Medic | EST | |
| Kappa | "Kappa" | Kappa | Sergeant | TBD | TBD | |
| Pedestrian01 | "Ped" | Pedestrian01 | Sergeant | Weapons | EST | |
| RedTalon | "Red" | RedTalonTG | Sergeant | TBD | TBD | |
| Specterr | "Spec" | Specterr81 | Lieutenant | Weapons | EST | |
| SweetTooth | "Sweet" | 8SwEEt tOOtH8 | Sergeant | TBD | EST | |
| Vitamin187 | "Vitamin" | Vitamin187 | Sergeant | Weapons | EST | |
| Inactive Reserve | ||||||
| Honored Retirees | ||||||
| Anospa | "Anospa" or "Ano" | Anospa | Staff Sergeant | Weapons | EST | |
| Arithea | "Mrs. Avocado" or '"Thea" | Arithea | Sergeant | Medic | EST | |
| Aruncado | "Arun" or "Avocado" or "'Cado" | Aruncado | Sergeant | Medic | EST | |
| AzuraRising | "Azura" | AzuraRising | Staff Sergeant | Assault | EST | |
| Rakkasan21 | "Rak" | Rakkasan21 | Sergeant | Support | EST | |
| Quade | "Quade" | Quade | Sergeant | Support | EST | |
| Reader1234 | "Reader" | Reader1234 | Sergeant | Medic | EST | |
| Ainselie | "Ains" or "AWACS" | Ainselie | Sergeant | Armor | EST | |
| Damonte | "Damonte" | Damonte | Captain | Medic | EST | |
| Eroak | "Banhammer" or "Grandpa" | Eroak | Sergeant | Armor | EST | |
| WaffleHousChef | "Waffle" | WaffleHousChef | Sergeant | Support | EST | |
| Guardianx11x | "Guard" or "Guardian" | Guardianx11x | Staff Sergeant | Assault | EST | |
| sc1ence | "Sci" or "Science" | sc1ence | Sergeant | Weapons | EST | |
| Augustus Gloop | "Gloop" | AugustusGloop | Sergeant | Medic | EST | |
| UA-Unload | "Unload" | Unload | Staff Sergeant | Weapons | EST |
Honored Retirees are former members of the 3rd who had a significant impact, either by leadership, competition performance, or long-standing service. There are many retired 3rd members who made positive contributions that are not listed above.
