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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.

Green Beret sniper during annual competition
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition challenged the skill level, training and knowledge of participants. (Photo: Army/Spc. Alleea Oliver)

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare had not much changed throughout history. From the very beginning, they receive priority when it is desirable to liquidate the enemy in
13 years ago
A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.
A joint special forces team move together out of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Feb. 26, 2018, at Melrose Training Range, New Mexico. At Emerald Warrior, the largest joint and combined special operations exercise, U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)

The Art and Science of Military Tactics: How Battles Are Won

Military tactics refer to the concepts and methods used to achieve specific objectives in combat or in military operations other than war. In wartime, tactics focus on applying combat power to defeat
13 years ago
Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, two Delta Force snipers who have been awarded Medal of Honor for his actions during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia on October 3, 1993
Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, two Delta Force snipers who have been awarded Medal of Honor for his actions during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia on October 3, 1993 (Photo: U.S. Army)

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart: The real heroes of the Battle of Mogadishu

The story of courage and self-sacrifice is best portrayed in the heroic story of MSG Gordon and SFC Shughart. Two Delta snipers fought and died in the Battle of Mogadishu. For their
13 years ago
Operators from Estonian K-Commando providing suppressive fire during the exercise
Operators from Estonian K-Commando providing suppressive fire during the exercise (Photo: XY)

K-Commando: An Elite Police Tactical Unit of the Estonian Police

The K-Commando is an elite commando unit hailing from Estonia. This unit is primarily assigned to the Estonian Criminal Police and is tasked with handling a variety of high-stakes and dangerous operations.
13 years ago
ERO is Croatian submachine gun chambered in 9x19 mm and based on Israeli UZI
ERO is Croatian submachine gun chambered in 9x19 mm and based on Israeli UZI (Photo: XY)

Strojnica ERO: A Croatian clone of UZI submachine gun

Strojnica ERO is a submachine gun produced in Croatia during the Croatian war for independence. It is an exact clone of the world’s famous Israel’s UZI submachine gun. It was manufactured in
13 years ago
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