BF2S Forums One missing army...

dshak wrote:

anyone else kind of upset that they didn't add the IDF? I mean common, in my most humble of opinions there are really three special forces units in the world that are an absolute MUST for a game called SPECIAL FORCES, the SEALS, the Spetz (though not sure if they are still really as strong as they once were), and the Israeli Defense Force special commandos. I mean seriously, the IDF special forces might even be the the best in the world at this point.

I could see MAYBE they would have left them out for political purposes, though I hardly see how having IDF vs MEC would be any less controversial than US vs MEC (not that I think EITHER is controversial in a VIDEO GAME, but I digress)

They also would have brought a whole host of new and interesting weapons into the game, but maybe thats why they didn't do it, too much work?

chitlin wrote:

nothing beats the military might of the american navy seal, marine corps green berret, and army rangers ..

any other opinon can lick my hairy beanbag ^^

all other organizations attempt to emulate the perfection that is the american war machine =0

chitlin wrote:

of course its opinion based and im biased but i think the american elite groups have proven themselves ..and are not reliant on anyhting technological to survive... i belive if you look at the training of seals / rangers it is more invloved and at a higher level than anyone else IMO

you have to almost kill yourself many times to become a seal yay!

dshak wrote:

Okay....
first of all.... I didn't mean to start a "my dad can beat up your dad" argument as someone else on here suggested. The only point I will counter is that guy who says the SAS are better because they don't rely on technology like american SF do.

This is a ridiculous statement. A) they use just as much technology, and B) anyone who knows ANYTHING about SEAL training would never, ever, say that.

The IDF are probably the most potent SF in the world and here is why, they have much of the same, training, tech, etc etc as everybody else, the difference is in operational experience. While most modern SF operators spend a large amount of time training and a small amount, well, operating... the IDF are constantly forced to conduct live excercises (because the brains of western civ decided somehow it would be a good idea to create Israel right in the middle of the Islamic Fundamentalist world) Whether its raids into Palestinine or home security actions, I'd be willing to bet the IDF SF have nearly 10 times the operational experience of any SF unit in the world.

I'm an american. not jewish. no ties at ALL to Israel... but those guys are BAD MOTHER F**KERS. PERIOD.

Also, for the guy who said "IDF=terrorists"... I won't defend them or attack them, except to say I don't think you have a right to either, that is, unless you also happen to live in a country surrounded by enemies, constantly under attack, and where people tend to be blown into pieces while sitting at their favorite coffee shop or pizza parlor. They are aggressive, they are proactive, they are controversial indeed... but they are also dealing with an equally if not more aggressive culture hell bent on destroying their country, one that only understands one means of negotiation themselves - murder.

Dizik wrote:

Nobody on these forums are involved with a country's Special Forces, therefore everybody's opinion means jack shit. Any opinion saying that X is better than Y is arbitrary. Considering that there's no way to actually judge who is better, then why even argue about it? Oh wait...I forgot, this is the internet. Let the flaming begin.

shaunboulton wrote:

No way is the IDF the best in the world, its the SAS, how many times do i have to say it. SAS is the best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, for those who have read  this post.