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.
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SIG SG 551: A Swiss Army’s service rifle

The SIG SG 551 is a variant of the swiss assault rifle…

AFEUR: Colombia’s Special Forces Response to the Palace of Justice Siege

Colombia has a long and successful history of special forces, but in…

Heckler & Koch HK416: An ideal rifle for special operations

The Heckler & Koch HK416 is a German assault rifle in 5.56…

Sergeant Reckless: The War Horse of Korea Who Defied All Odds

In March 1953, as the Korean War raged on, the Chinese launched…

10th Mountain Division: Climb to Glory

The 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division in the United…

BORTAC: A National-Level Tactical Unit of Border Patrol

BORTAC is an elite tactical unit of the United States Border Patrol.…

Finmark 7th Jager Company: A Chapter in Norway’s Military History

The Finmark 7th Jager Company was a top-tier special operations unit based…

Kommando Spezialkraefte (KSK): A prime special operations unit of the German Bundeswehr

Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) is a highly trained and secretive special forces unit…

French GIGN: A history of excellence

GIGN is a special unit within the French National Gendarmerie. It was…

FBI HRT: The Most Elite Hostage Rescue Team in the World

The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (FBI HRT) is a premier unit within…

French Foreign Legion Basic salary, Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay

The salary of a member of the French Foreign Legion (FFL) is…

Operation Urgent Fury: A Turning Point in U.S. Special Operations History

On October 19, 1983, a group known as the Revolutionary Military Council…