Department-Level Exercise (DLE) Series

Through this series, the Department of the Air Force is preparing to be a stronger, more lethal deterrent force, to provide an advantage against competitors and adversaries across all domains, and to ensure regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The DLE series will incorporate multiple command exercises into one overall threat deterrence scenario, including Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), Resolute Space, Mobility Guardian, Emerald Warrior and Bamboo Eagle 25-3.

It will also integrate multiple allies and partners in specific component exercises with shared interests. Partner integration is critical to U.S. efforts to ensure regional and global peace and stability and provides a decisive advantage against complex threats.

Reel: 1st SFG(A) Green Berets conduct 60mm mortar firing range

1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Video by Spc. Noah Martin

March 3, 2026 | 1:00

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Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) fire a 60mm mortar system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 3, 2026. 1st SFG(A) conducted live-fire exercise training with 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar systems in order to enhance mortar proficiency at individual and team level.

1st SFG(A) conducts special operations throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility to support command objectives and U.S. national interests. The Group maintains and employs units capable of executing the full spectrum of special operations at a moment’s notice with allies, partners, and the joint force. Committed to excellence and the pursuit of tactical mastery, the group aims to uphold its legacy as the Indo-Pacific’s preferred and most lethal special operations entity. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Noah Martin)

This video was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1. More