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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.

3rd Special Forces Group. 2nd Batallion Charlie company. ODA 3236
3rd Special Forces Group. 2nd Batallion Charlie company. ODA 3236 (Photo: IMGUR)

Types of Special Operations Forces missions

Special Operations Forces missions are performed by operators who are trained to be swift and deadly if needed. It means that small units conduct direct or indirect military actions focused on strategic
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A tactical unit of the U.S. Secret Service
A tactical unit of the U.S. Secret Service holds in the Capitol basement while President Donald Trump meets with Republican lawmakers on the health care overhaul, in Washington, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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 Service that offers direct and tactical support to protective details. This includes the protection of the President and Vice President
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Operations Training - SORT
Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Operations Training - SORT (Photo: XY)

BOP SORT: Protecting Prisons and Communities

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employs specialized teams known as Special Operations and Response Teams (SORT) to enhance emergency preparedness within its facilities. Comprising 15 members, including security systems, firearms, and
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Peruvian SOF storming Japanese Ambassador residence in Lima, Peru during Operation Chavin de Huantar on April 22, 1997
Peruvian SOF storming Japanese Ambassador residence in Lima, Peru during Operation Chavin de Huantar on April 22, 1997 (Photo: XY)

Operation Chavin de Huantar: A daring hostage rescue operation

Operation Chavin de Huantar was a military and hostage rescue operation in Lima, Peru, performed by elite Peruvian special forces on April 22, 1997. The raid involved a team of one hundred
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Congo Crisis: Operation Dragon Rouge (Red Dragon)
The Belgian paracommando lying prone near Victoria Hotel in Congo during Operation Dragon Rouge

Belgian paratroopers in operation DRAGON ROUGE

In 1964 during the Cold War, Belgian military started operation DRAGON ROUGE (Red Dragon) in order to rescue hostages who had been held in the city of Stanleyville in Congo-Léopoldville (modern-day Kisangani, Democratic
13 years ago
Canada Joint Task Force 2 - JTF2
JTF2 rappeling down from a chopper (Photo: YouTube screenshot)

JTF2: A centerpiece of Canadian special operations

JTF2, or Joint Task Force 2, is a highly skilled and specialized unit of the Canadian military. As a Tier 1 unit, it is the primary force for counter-terrorism operations and provides
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Marine Raiders (MARSOC Raiders) have long and extensive selection and training
Marine Raiders (MARSOC Raiders) have long and extensive selection and training (Photo: XY)

Marine Raiders: The Marines’ Contribution to the SOCOM

The Marine Raiders are a highly specialized unit within the United States Marine Corps that excel in unconventional warfare and direct action operations. They possess a wide range of amphibious capabilities, from
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Operators of Israeli YAMAM counter-terorrism unit during the training in Tel Aviv
Operators of Israeli YAMAM counter-terorrism unit during the training in Tel Aviv (Photo: XY)

YAMAM: Special Police Unit of Israel Border Police

The YAMAM is an Israeli elite counter-terrorism unit, one of four special units of the Israel Border Police. The Unit is capable of both hostage-rescue operations and offensive takeover raids against targets
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Tactical Air Control Party TACP USAF
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) (Photo: USAF)

TACP: The U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Parties

The United States Air Force (USAF) employs teams of skilled Tactical Air Command and Control specialists, known as Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP), to support conventional Army units and Special Operations Forces.
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