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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by Eric Sof

Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) operator preparing to move to the target building

Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (SWAT)

The Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team is an elite SWAT unit formed more than 30 years ago. The ongoing situation in the late ’70s of the last century, especially after the 1972

12 years ago

SWAT

Sacramento Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Detail (SED) operators executing the high-risk search warrant

Special Enforcement Detail (SED): A tactical unit of Sacramento’s Sheriff Department

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Detail (SED) is the Department’s elite SWAT unit. The SED is a component of the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics/Gang Division. Their stated mission is to provide highly trained and coordinated

12 years ago

SWAT

LASD SEB: A Special Enforcement Bureau for handling high-risk situations

The law enforcement agency charged with maintaining order within Los Angeles County is the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or LASD. The LASD’s 8,200 sworn deputies provide services to the unincorporated county

12 years ago

SWAT

ELSORV (Enhanced Logistics Off-Road Vehicle) SRATS Inc.

SRATS and ELSORV: A specialized vehicles with extreme capabilities

Specialized Reconnaissance Assault and Transport System evolved from a proof of concept vehicle, and it’s usually recognized as SRATS. The SRATS utilizes popular Rock Crawler and Sand Rail technologies, which are popular

12 years ago

Tactical Vehicles

Glock 19 pistol is weapon of choice for many special forces units in the world

Glock 19: An ideal gun for concealed carry

Glock 19 was always one of the most popular concealed carry or backup weapon choices. Since it was chosen to replace SIG P226 as the service weapon of the Navy SEALs, its

12 years ago

Pistols

GSG 9 is a prime German counter-terorrism unit

GSG 9 der Bundespolizei: To protect the Fatherland

GSG 9 der Bundespolizei was formed in the aftermath of the Munich massacre. The tragic moments on September 5, 1972, in Munich, during the Olympic Games, changed the world of law enforcement.

12 years ago

SWAT

Pontifical Swiss Guard: A close protection detail of the Holy See

Pontifical Swiss Guard is the historical unit in service as the Pontifical Swiss Guard of the Holy See. The unit is assembled from the Swiss soldiers who have served as bodyguards, ceremonial

12 years ago

SWAT

CIA's Special Activities Center (SAC) formerly Special Activities Division (SAD)

Special Activities Center (SAC): CIA’s unit for tactical paramilitary operations

Mention the name SAS to someone, and it evokes images of elite commandos from the United Kingdom. However, the United States also has its group of highly trained operators known as the

12 years ago

Tier 1

26th MEU Maritime Special Purpose Force Conducts CQT

A Closer Look at the Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MSPF

The Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF) is a distinct unit within the Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), or MEU (SOC), that provides an additional operational capability. The MSPF is comprised of

12 years ago

Tier 3

10 most decorated US soldiers since 9/11

Since 2001, only 10 American warriors have earned more than one of the nation’s top three combat valor medals, meaning they were recognized for displaying the highest levels of battlefield heroism on

12 years ago

Toplist

Master Corporal Erin Doyle: The life and death of a true warrior

“He died pulling the trigger. He died screaming into the face of the enemy.” The Canadian army has a policy on facial hair. Mustaches are OK, but beards are pretty much forbidden

12 years ago

Veterans

SIG SG 551: A Swiss Army’s service rifle

The SIG SG 551 is a variant of the swiss assault rifle SIG SG 550. In 1978, the Swiss Army formulated requirements for a successor to the Stgw 57 battle rifle (known

12 years ago

Rifles

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