Delta Force: Inside the 1st SFOD-D

November 02, 2026 | delta force joint special operations command special operations selection process

Updated November 2, 2026Delta Force is the name widely associated with the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, or 1st SFOD-D. Its history is rooted in the need for a dedicated counterterrorism and hostage-rescue capability during the 1970s.This overview follows publicly documented history. It distinguishes the unit from the...