Question: what branch of the military do the green berets belong to
Answer: Army Special Forces 1st Special Forces Command ( Airborne ) combat service identification badge Active 19 June 1952 -- present Country United States of America Branch United States Army Type Special operations force Role Primary missions : Unconventional warfare Foreign internal defense Special reconnaissance Direct action Counter-terrorism Other roles : Counter-proliferation Counter-insurgency Hostage rescue Information operations Humanitarian missions Counter-narcotics Security forces assistance Part of 1st Sp