Performing a High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) jump means free-falling from 21,000 feet with oxygen and opening your parachute very close to the ground.
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A Green Beret's most critical tool is their mind, but they also use the most advanced equipment and support teams to complete their missions. They can be called on a mission in any environment and for this reason they use state-of-the-art, government-issued tools, as well as civilian equipment, to help get the job done.
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High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) jumps are made from extreme heights that require an oxygen supply. SF Soldiers open their chutes very close to the ground. This allows entire teams to go unnoticed by radar.
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This parachute is specially designed for HALO jumps and can function reliably in the severe environmental conditions found on SF operations.
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This advanced technology allows SF Soldiers to see during night operations or in dark environments.
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For missions underwater, the Re-Breather is a simple underwater breathing device allowing SF Soldiers to navigate rivers and streams virtually unnoticed.
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One of the most stealthy boats around, kayaks allow SF Soldiers to paddle unnoticed in rivers and lakes.
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Lightweight and quiet, these boats work well in beach landings and helicopter launches.
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SF Soldiers use the latest technology to communicate through radio or text messages via satellite computer.
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The M-4 Carbine rifle system is used by Special Forces groups because it is lightweight and can be customized with a variety of scopes, lights and parts for any type of mission.
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In alpine environments, SF Soldiers use the same gear as extreme civilian climbers. Ice axes, wire stoppers and carabiners all help SF Soldiers in mountainous terrain.
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Since a Special Forces Soldier can be anywhere in the world at any time, a Global Positioning System (GPS) Locator is important. Through a network of satellites, it determines a Soldier's location anywhere in the world.
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