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What secrets lurk in the filecards?
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08-28-2011, 07:10 PM
Blue Ninja
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Yeah, "Covert Ops" school is pretty ambiguous. It could very well mean "The Farm". Eric Haney's book "Inside Delta Force" tells that several Delta Operators were sent through "The Farm" or the FBI's covert training course in addition to Delta's own training. I imagine the Intelligence Support Activity must have it's own "Spook/Commando" training as well that they give to their operatives, but that unit is so small and so secretive, I've never read anything that talks about their training.
I would have to think the Joes would have to have some kind of Selection & Training program similar to Delta's S&T. That was based on the SAS's S&T, and it seems to serve as the prototype for elite, military counter-terror units around the world. It would make sense - since the Joes are supposed to be the very "Tip of the Spear" that they might include some elements from BUD/S as far as the team work nature of SEAL training, but I can't imagine the Joes would need much else from training.
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Haney's book was the basis for the TV show "The Unit" a top secret Delta antiterrorist unit VERY similar to The Joe team. They operated under the cover of a logistic studies unit, had code names (but doesn't everyone), a secret headquarters with all sorts of support staff, a Colonel in charge, etc. The only thing missing was a villain in a hood or metal mask. Point being, a visit to the Farm was probably what Covert Ops school refers to.
Also note, that at least once in the Marvel run, and maybe the Cartoon, potential recruits went through a Delta like selection process. However, it seems most of the members, particularly the originals, were flat out invited.
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