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

6 months ago

by Eric Sof

Special Reconnaissance (SR): A Key Element of Air Force Special Operations

The United States Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR) is a highly skilled and capable unit that is considered to be one of the best in the military. Compared to other elite units

13 years ago

Tier 2

MP-444 Bagira: An experimental Russian 9mm pistol

In 2000, Baikal introduced a new firearm model, the Baikal MP-444 Bagira. This pistol was chambered in 9mm Para caliber and featured a polymer frame with a steel slide. It was the

13 years ago

Pistols

Special Operations Battalion (Croatia): “Everyone is invited, few are chosen”

The Special Operations Battalion, also known as the Bojna za specijalna djelovanja (BSD), is a highly-skilled unit of the Croatian Armed Forces. Established on September 8th, 2000, under the General Staff Unit

13 years ago

Tier 2

Glock 25 is banned in the United States by the Gun Act from 1968 (Photo: XY)

Glock 25: One of the rare pistols that was banned in the United States

Glock 25 (G25, Model 25) is a specific pistol of small dimensions equal to those of the Glock 19, making it perfect for concealed carry. It was introduced at the IWA Outdoor

13 years ago

Pistols

Operation NIMROD: Siege of Iranian embassy in London, 1980 John McAleese and his team on the balcony — Operation NIMROD: Siege of Iranian embassy in London, 1980 (Photo: XY)

John McAleese: The legendary SAS hero and inspiration for Captain Price

John McAleese was a famous SAS operator who fought in several conflicts in the late 20th century. He also took part in Operation Nimrod, a famous Special Air Service (SAS) raid at

13 years ago

Veterans

Heckler and Koch P11 is a rare underwater pistol designed for the special operations forces and maritime operations (Photo: XY)

Heckler and Koch P11: A legendary underwater pistol

Underwater Pistol Heckler and Koch P11 have been in use since 1976 in many military diving units in Western Europe armies and by the United States and Israeli special forces. Design This weapon consists

13 years ago

Pistols

SIAS members — A members of SIAS (Photo: Romania Police)

SIAS: An elite police unit of Romania

The Independent Unit for Special Interventions and Actions, known as SIAS, is Romania’s premier special police unit. Established in 1995, it originally operated within the Brigade of Countering Organized Crime of the

13 years ago

SWAT

Czech Republic Special Forces — Before the mission (Iraq)

The brief history of the Czech Republic’s Military Police Special Operations Group (SOG)

The Special Operations Group (SOG) was part of the Military Police in the Czech Republic. The unit was designated as a special operations forces unit and was one of the youngest units

13 years ago

Tier 2

Sweden military, Swedish Coastal Rangers - Kustjägarna (KJ) — Sweden's Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna, KJ) (Photo: Swedish MoD)

Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna): Courage, Power, Vitality

The 202nd Coastal Ranger Company, also referred to as the Coastal Rangers is an elite special force unit from Sweden that forms part of the Amphibious platoon within the Swedish Navy. During

13 years ago

Tier 2

British Royal Marines

The Royal Marines trace their history back to 28 October 1664 when Charles II sanctioned the formation of a regiment for sea service to be known as The Duke of York and

13 years ago

Tier 3

Operation NIMROD: The siege of Iranian embassy in London

Operation NIMROD was a successful hostage rescue operation executed by the British Special Air Service (SAS) on May 5, 1980. In less than 20 minutes, they overtook the building of the Iranian

13 years ago

Missions

hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 in December, 1994 — French counter-terrorism unit GIGN assaulted the plane and freed hostages (Photo: CCTV)

Air France Flight 8969 hijacking and perfect GIGN raid

The hijacking of Air France Flight 8969 hit the headlines on Christmas Eve, 1994. Before the planned takeoff, the plane was hijacked by four terrorists from the Algerian terrorist group GIA (Islamic

13 years ago

Missions

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