Take an exclusive look inside the U.S. military's classified special forces units of the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines and experience the action of the combat zone up-close. Meet the pilots and crew of the famed Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds, see what it takes to become part of the Navy's bomb squad, watch real-life combat operations and test your nerves by following soldiers into ambushes, patrols, and nighttime raids. Elite Forces will guide you through the history and logistics of America's finest fighting forces.Disc A:
America's Secret Soldiers As one of the primary forces against the threat to international stability, discover how a classified U.S. military force known as Special Operations Command (SOCOM) operates in an environment requiring expertise beyond traditional combat missions.
21st Century Warrior
Combat for the next generation of American foot soldiers has changed in design and execution. See how survival and success have begun to rely heavily on choreography, communication and intelligence, rather than traditional military might and firepower.
Disc B:
The U.S. Army Ranger
Travel to combat training – ground zero – with America's elite fighting force, the U.S. Rangers. Experience the tension of battle as patrols, ambushes and nighttime live-fire raids test the mettle of one of the country's finest fighting units.
82nd Airborne Division
Follow the training and history of this famed Army division – the 82nd Airborne. As the only Army division with forced entry capability, the 82nd stands ready at a moment's notice to go into combat.
Disc C:
X-Treme Close-Up: Blue Angels
Go behind the scenes with the Blue Angels and meet the pilots and crew as they perform their 2000 season. Normally based in Pensacola, Florida, this season begins at their winter home in El Centro, California.
Thunderbirds
Each year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds amaze millions of spectators with their remarkable display of precision flying. Follow new team members as they learn their roles and find out how to adjust to the rigorous training and eventual life on the road.
Disc D:
Navy Bomb Squad
Get an up-close look at the Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and find out what it takes to be on a team whose mission is to destroy the weapons everyone else tries to avoid.
The Combat Elite
Join a highly trained, heavily armed Marine Expeditionary Unit for a six-month deployment at sea and an intense operation on foreign soil. Positioned near trouble spots throughout the world, watch as these fighting units prepare for combat in less than 24 hours.
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