Special Forces Guide

The Global Institute of National Capability (GINC) evaluates national strength using a generation and tier system. Under this framework, a country’s military and technological assets are grouped by generation – essentially the era or level of technology they represent. GINC mostly adheres to standard generational labels (for example, referring to
Attack Helicopter Generational Breakdown – Top 20 Countries (2023) Below is the breakdown of active attack helicopters by generation for the 20 countries with the largest (and most advanced) fleets. “Active” excludes utility/transport types. Totals per country are provided for cross-check. (Generations per definitions: 1st=1950s–70s basic armed helos;
Modern ground forces vary widely in technology and integration. Many large armies still field mostly older-generation equipment, while a few advanced militaries have upgraded significant portions of their troops with cutting-edge gear. The generation classification (1st to 5th) refers to the typical equipment and integration level of the soldiers: • 1st