what is delta force?
<answer> It is a a U.S. Army unit used for hostage rescue and counterterrorism, as well as direct action and reconnaissance against high value targets. <context> The Delta Force (1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta), is a U.S. Army unit used for hostage rescue and counterterrorism, as well as direct action and reconnaissance against high value targets.he unit is under the organization of the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) but is controlled by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Command of 1st SFOD-D is a Colonel's billet.