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Why do special forces hide their faces?
Originally Answered: Why do special forces soldiers cover their face? US Army SF are known as “quiet professionals.” It would counter productive as well as dangerous to advertise operators’ identities. Besides secrecy, masks also filter debris such as road dirt, and sand lifted into the air by wind.
There are no restrictions on how long a Navy SEAL, or any other service member, can visit their family. Depending on where they’re stationed, their family may well live with them in base housing or near the base in civilian housing.
Why do special forces wear Balaclava?
They wore balaclavas to hide their identities and avoid retribution from the IRA and the like. From there it spread to other units in other countries. The balaclavas not only hide the troopers’ identities, it also make them look dangerous and intimidating. Thus giving them a bit more edge in any firefight.
Why do special forces wear Shemaghs?
Shemags have practical uses for fighting and blending in, in a desert environment. Special forces soldiers (army by the way) are usually posted to blend in with the culture and the people wherever they are positioned so they would wear them to cover their head and face to blend in.
Both units are Tier 1 units in their countries. The same with elite forces of the world. When a SEAL and SAS meet each other, they acknowledge a kindred spirit. Sure, there may be some chest-beating and bragging but they almost always relish the opportunity to work and train together.
Special Operational Forces units are allowed to tell their families and friends that they are Navy SEAL’s, SF operators (Green Berets) or rangers but many choose not to tell random people that they met.
Are members of Special Operations Forces allowed to tell their family?
Yes, members of Special Operations Forces are allowed to tell their family and friends that they serve in these units. Beyond that small circle, however, they usually like to keep the specific details of their profession to themselves. No sense drawing unwanted attention to yourself. No good can come of that.
How well trained are special forces in the US and UK?
The special forces of both nations are extremely well trained, highly disciplined, elite soldiers. They get that way in pretty much the same way, by starting with oodles of motivation and dedication, and then piling on neverending training, with a side order of training… right after they get done training.