At the forefront of 1 Troop, MAJ Adam Mitchell serves as the Troop Commander, recognized for his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to excellence. With extensive special operations experience, he champions adaptability and innovation in mission planning, ensuring his troop is always mission-ready for the complexities of modern warfare. His leadership fosters initiative, precision, and a relentless pursuit of mission success, setting a high standard across all elements of the troop.

Supporting him is SGM C. Beason, the 1 Troop Sergeant Major, who plays a critical role in sustaining discipline, morale, and operational readiness across the formation. With an extensive background in special operations and decades of leadership experience, SGM Beason is responsible for the professional development of the enlisted force, enforcing standards, and serving as the principal advisor to the Troop Commander on all enlisted matters. His leadership style is grounded in mentorship, accountability, and a relentless focus on building combat-effective teams. SGM Beason’s presence ensures that every operator within 1 Troop is held to the highest standard of performance and character.

MSG J. Lilly and MSG N. Laverda serve as Team Leaders within 1 Troop. Both bring a wealth of operational experience and tactical leadership to their respective teams. As senior enlisted leaders, they are responsible for executing the Troop Commander’s intent at the tactical level, overseeing day-to-day operations, and directly mentoring junior NCOs and operators. Their leadership ensures tight team cohesion, precision in execution, and readiness across a broad spectrum of mission profiles. They embody the core values of 1 Troop: integrity, lethality, and professionalism.

Together, this leadership team defines the identity and standard of 1 Troop—operating under the overarching mission of USASOC HQ to conduct some of the most complex and demanding missions in the U.S. military special operations arsenal.