1st SFOD-Delta Oppressors Beware T-Shirt
How to find your best fit
Measure a well-fitting shirt you already own and compare it with the measurements below.
- Chest width: Lay the shirt flat and measure one inch below the armhole, from side seam to side seam.
- Back length: Measure from the center back neckline to the bottom hem.
- Shoulder width: Measure straight across the back from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
- Sleeve length: Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve unless the chart notes otherwise.
Measurements are in inches. Allow for a manufacturing tolerance of approximately 0.5 to 1 inch.
Standard T-shirt
Athletic fit—runs a little small. Consider sizing up for a looser fit.
| Size | Chest width | Back length | Shoulder width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 19" | 28" | 17" | 8" |
| M | 20.5" | 29" | 18" | 8.5" |
| L | 22" | 30" | 19" | 9" |
| XL | 24" | 31" | 20.5" | 9.5" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" | 22" | 10" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" | 23.5" | 10.5" |
1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta was organized at Fort Bragg in the late 1970s under Col. Charles Beckwith as the Army built a dedicated counterterrorism and hostage-rescue capability. Army historical sources also credit retired Special Forces legend Richard Meadows with playing a key role in the unit's formation. The organization became widely known as Delta Force and developed into one of the Army's premier special mission units.
The “Oppressors Beware” phrase has a documented connection to Delta-associated unit mementos and imagery. A 2002 profile of a former Delta flight surgeon described the familiar dagger inside a triangular frame displayed with that motto. Because the design is locally associated with the unit rather than treated as standard Army heraldry, this shirt presents the documented Delta motif without claiming it as an officially authorized crest.
Printed at the left chest on a Black Next Level 4.3 oz. cotton T-shirt. Adult unisex athletic fit; runs a little small. Please see the sizing guide.
