| US Commando | Taliban Soldier |
| Headgear: Bulletproof, light-weight—attached with night-vision equipment and headphone | Traditional Afghan cap made of wool or turban of cotton cloth |
| Gas Mask: Attached to the headgear, helps in chemical war | Uses turban cloth in case of a dust storm |
| Communication: Equipped with GPS, always in touch with the command base through satellite | Uses traditional wireless system, which can be intercepted easily |
| Weapon: Modern light-weight automatic machine gun, with laser guidance system for sharp shooting | AK assault rifles, vintage recoilless rifles. Also carry rocket-propelled grenades and shoulder-fire anti-aircraft missiles |
| Clothing: All-weather commando uniform with ammunition pockets and emergency survival kit | Traditional Afghan salwaar-suit with open woollen jacket to help against cold |
| Boots: All-terrain leather shoes with specially designed anti-skid sole for mountains and forests | Ordinary leather shoes, or any canvas shoes. Sometimes slippers also work. |
| Training: Trained at Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida | Expert in guerrilla warfare, experienced in war within the country |
Special Forces
US: Green Berets, Rangers, Navy SEALs, Delta Force.
France: Marine Parachute Infantry, Navel Rifles Comm.
Britain: Special Air Service (SAS), Royal Marines, Pathfinders
