• What Is a Navy SEAL?

    2012
    Today's SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) teams trace their history to the first group of volunteers selected from the Naval Construction Battalions (SeaBees) in the spring of 1943.
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    SEAL Team 5
  • Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

    2012
    Since Sept. 11, 2001, few elements of the U.S. military have been more involved in the Global War on Terrorism than USASOC.
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    US Army Rangers
  • Joining Force Recon

    2012
    What are the basic qualifications for joining Force Recon?
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    US Marine RECON
  • Delta Force: Missions and History

    2012
    "Delta Force," officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, is primarily focused on counter-terrorism.
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    Delta Force Soldier
  • Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

    2012
    Get the lowdown on AFSOC's missions and personnel.
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    USAF Special Tactics

Special Operations Overview

Called upon to perform the toughest duties in the armed forces, Spec Ops soldiers directly affect the protection of America's freedom.

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Marine Corps Special Operations Command
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Marine RECON Missions
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Air Force Special Tactics
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Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

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The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is a subunified command of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).  It is charged to study special operations requirements and techniques, ensure interoperability and equipment standardization, plan and conduct special operations exercises and training, and develop joint specia...

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