Structure
DEVGRU is divided into color-coded line squadrons, which are commanded by senior officers:
- Red Squadron (Assault Team)
- Blue Squadron (Assault Team)
- Silver Squadron (Assault Team)
- Gold Squadron (Premier Assault Team)
- Black Squadron (Reconnaissance & Surveillance Team)
- Gray Squadron (Boat Crews)
Each squadron is divided into three troops (commanded by Lieutenant commanders) and troops are divided into smaller teams. Each line squadron has a specific nickname. Examples being Gold-Knights, Red-Indians, Black-Pirates.
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