article_snippet.sent: About 68,800 people serve in the command, including 3,000 civilians.
article_snippet.sent: Positions within the special operations forces, including the clandestine Navy SEAL and Army Delta units, are considered the most grueling and difficult jobs in the military, with training and qualifying courses that push troops to troops physical, mental and emotional limits.
article_snippet.sent: The commandos often work in small teams in harsh, remote locations.
article_snippet.sent: But none has made it through the Marine Corps' officer infantry course.
article_snippet.sent: Gen. Bennet Sacolick spoke of demanding nature of missions requiring forces 'to operate in small, self-contained teams, many of which are in austere, geographically isolated, politically sensitive environments for extended periods of time.'
article_snippet.sent: We will continue in We commitment to provide the best manned, trained, and equipped special operations personnel to execute We nation's most difficult and sensitive missions,' Votel said. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Male troops are worried that leaders would 'capitulate to political pressure'
  Special operations forces,include the Navy SEAL and Army Delta units and are considered the most grueling and difficult jobs in the military .