The Unit Easter Eggs

The show "The Unit" is based off of a book titled "Inside Delta Force". This book was written by Eric L. Haney, who is also a consultant for the show. The director has added many easter eggs throughout the first season. Every mission the team undergoes... more

The Unit's cover is the 303rd Logistical Studies unit. This is a reference to the 303rd Infantry unit, a fictitious unit from the movie "Wag the Dog" written by one of the shows writers, David Mamet. Also, in Season 1, Episode 13, Mack asks Bob if he... more

The Eric Haney reference in episode 3 (200th Hour) is at the 40 minute mark. Mack meets Col. Ryan for a beer in the team room. There is a common fridge filled with beer used by all four teams. On the fridge is a marker board with which each team member... more

In "The Last Nazi" viewers learn about the past of Col. Tom Ryan. About ten minutes into the show, there is a flashback of Col. Ryan join the Army. The recruiter is no other than Eric Haney, the author of the book the show is based on.

In the episode "Exposed", Jonas takes the son of a former soldier to his house. At one point, over the shoulder of of the soldier's son is a picture of Haney and B squadron. It is also the new cover of the book, "Inside Delta Force." Also, in the beginning... more