The USASOC Black Daggers are the official demonstration team of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Based out of Fort Bragg, NC - the team is comprised of operational force volunteers throughout the Army special operations community.  The Daggers represent the professionalism and dedication of Special Operations Forces and performs aerial demonstrations in support of Army Special Operations community outreach and recruiting efforts. The Black Daggers use the military variant of the ram-air parachute, which allows a free-fall parachutist the ability to jump with more than 100 pounds of additional equipment attached. In addition to the extra weight, the jumper must also withstand high winds, frigid temperatures and low oxygen levels, all of which require the jumper to be highly skilled.