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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_specialUnited States special operations forces - Wikipedia

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   United States special operations forces (SOF) are the active and reserve component forces of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force within the US military, as designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Special_forcesSpecial forces - Wikipedia

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   Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment".

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   What is a Special Operations Force?

   • Although many of the elite units that are today grouped under the heading of United States Special Operations Forces were created in the 20th century, the philosophy behind such military efforts goes back much farther. Truly, these units have a proud and rich heritage, a spirit of endurance and adaptability that stretches across centuries.

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   What did Air Force Special Operations Forces do before 1983?

   • Before 1983, Air Force special operations forces were primarily assigned to the Tactical Air Command (TAC) and were generally deployed under the control of U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) or, as had been the case during the Vietnam War, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).

   Air Force Special Operations Command - Wikipedia

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   When was Special Operations Command formed?

   • Special Operations Command was formed by the U.S. Army Psychological Warfare Center which was activated in May 1952. The initial 10th Special Forces Group was formed in June 1952 and was commanded by Colonel Aaron Bank who is known as the father of Special Forces. The first Executive Officer was LTC William C. Martin, Jr.

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   What does a special force do?

   • Depending on the country, special forces may perform functions including airborne operations, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, foreign internal defense, covert ops, direct action, hostage rescue, high-value targets / manhunt, intelligence operations, mobility operations, and unconventional warfare.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joint_Special_OperationsJoint Special Operations Command - Wikipedia

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   The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is a joint component command of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and is charged with studying special operations requirements and techniques to ensure interoperability and equipment standardization, to plan and conduct special operations exercises and training, to develop joint ...

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   Apr 22, 2021 · The Special Operations Forces (SOF) umbrella includes numerous units representing the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, all falling under the Department of Defense’s United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_the_UnitedHistory of the United States Army Special Forces - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Army Special Forces traces its roots as the Army's premier proponent of unconventional warfare from purpose-formed special operations units like the Alamo Scouts, Philippine guerrillas, First Special Service Force, and the Operational Groups (OGs) of the Office of Strategic Services.