Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

Tribute graphic honoring Technical Sergeant John William Brown, featuring his portrait, military insignia, and commemorative text.

Tech Sgt. John W. Brown – Pararescueman, Gentleman, and Hero of Extortion 17

In the world of special operations, some warriors earn their place in history not only through skill but through the selfless way they live and die. Technical Sergeant John W. Brown was

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British SAS operator reportedly killed five militants in seven seconds with Benelli shotgun

In recent years, we have seen a lot of reports about the extraordinary actions of British Special Operations Forces, mostly SAS and SBS. But, sometimes there are doubts about the accuracy of

6 years ago

Global Conflicts

Wagner Group secret group of contractors from Russia

Wagner Group in Libya suffered heavy casualties

Private contractors belonging to the Wagner Group in Libya had suffered heavy casualties. In the last few days, the bodies of Russian citizens killed in Libya’s civil war were sent home for

6 years ago

Global Conflicts

US Navy SEALs in hard firefight with ISIS militants

Lou Bremer: Former Navy SEAL picked to oversee Special Operations Forces

Lou Bremer, a former Navy SEAL who bragged about his affinity for alcohol is reportedly a candidate for the top civilian post overseeing special operations forces. The U.S. Department of Defense will

6 years ago

Community

24th Special Tactics Squadron: USAF Tier 1 component to JSOC

24th Special Tactics Squadron is the secretive Tier 1 unit and one of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The U.S. Air Force Tier 1 component to Joint Special

6 years ago

Tier 1

Russian SOF Operator brandishing his AK-style rifle

Russian Special Forces allegedly spotted in Norway

Russian special forces operators have allegedly been seen on the Spitzbergen Archipelago on Norwegian soil. According to the local media outlets, they have crossed the borderline and partially entered the mainland of

6 years ago

Defense

The 101st Airborne: The Only Force In The World That Can Do This 2

The backbone of the conventional military: The role and importance of Tier 3 units

It is well-established knowledge regarding Tier 1 and Tier 2 special forces, but what constitutes Tier 3? The United States has exhibited a strong interest in U.S. Navy SEALs and Military Special

6 years ago

Tier 3

Tier 2: An Exclusive Look into the 2nd echelon of elite special forces

Individuals in the U.S. special operations community often speak of Tiers. Thus far, we have examined the characteristics of Tier 1 teams, but what can be said about the Tier 2 units?

6 years ago

Tier 2

A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.

Inside the World of Tier 1 Special Mission Units

In the United States military, Tier 1 units are frequently referred to as Special Mission Units (SMU). They are a classification of Special Operations Forces, known for their involvement in high-profile military

6 years ago

Tier 1

Nicholas Irving is the Reaper – a deadliest Army Ranger in history

Nicholas Irving for friends Irv and for all other Rangers, the Reaper is famous Army Ranger sniper who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a former member of the 3rd Ranger

6 years ago

Veterans

Chris Kyle Memorial in Odessa, Texas

The Chris Kyle Memorial is dedicated to a famous American sniper born and raised in Odessa, Texas. The story of Chris Kyle, one of the most lethal snipers in U.S. Military history, is

6 years ago

Community

New 75th Ranger Regiment Recruitment Video

Sapper, Airborne and Ranger / Special Forces tabs explained

Tabs of the United States Army refer to the cloth and/or metal arches used to display a word or words signifying a special skill worn on U.S. Army uniforms. Those tabs are

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

Shadow Warriors: A Closer Look at the U.S. Military’s Least Publicized Special Forces Unit

It is not possible to provide a definitive answer to the question of the “Military’s most secret unit,” as such information is classified and not publicly available. In a thread on Quora,

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

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