U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam
Full-scale operations of U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam ended in 1972…
Types of Special Operations Forces missions
Special Operations Forces missions are performed by operators who are trained to…
Counter Assault Team (CAT): A tactical unit of the U.S. Secret Service
The Counter Assault Team (CAT) is a specialized unit within the Secret…
BOP SORT: Protecting Prisons and Communities
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employs specialized teams known as Special…
Operation Chavin de Huantar: A daring hostage rescue operation
Operation Chavin de Huantar was a military and hostage rescue operation in…
Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 and brilliant GSG 9 rescue operation
The hijacking of Lufthansa flight 181 on October 13, 1977, en route…
Belgian paratroopers in operation DRAGON ROUGE
In 1964 during the Cold War, Belgian military started operation DRAGON ROUGE…
JTF2: A centerpiece of Canadian special operations
JTF2, or Joint Task Force 2, is a highly skilled and specialized…
Marine Raiders: The Marines’ Contribution to the SOCOM
The Marine Raiders are a highly specialized unit within the United States…
Death from Above: The 82nd Airborne Division’s Role in Modern Warfare
The 82nd Airborne Division is a highly respected and elite unit within…
YAMAM: Special Police Unit of Israel Border Police
The YAMAM is an Israeli elite counter-terrorism unit, one of four special…
TACP: The U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Parties
The United States Air Force (USAF) employs teams of skilled Tactical Air…
