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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)

GSOF Symposium Europe reveals packed SOF agenda

Military, government, and industry stakeholders from the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community will come together in Warsaw, Poland, 26-28th October 2021 to network and explore topical developments affecting the SOF community in
4 years ago
Legendary member of the South Korean 707th Battalion Warrant Officer Joo Ho Han (1957-2010)
Legendary member of the South Korean 707th Battalion Warrant Officer Joo Ho Han (1957-2010) (Photo: Wiki)

Joo Ho Han: The oldest SOF operator in the world

In the world of Special Operations Forces, age means experience. But, among elite operators, the optimal age is considered between 30 and 45 years. However, in some military forces outside the United
7 years ago
U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret firing from M4 in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Forces operator firing his gun (Photo: Pinterest/Green Berets)

The Purpose of Wearing a Wrist Watch Inward

One of the most common questions about special operations forces (SOF) operators is why they wear their wristwatches with their faces turned inward. This practice is not exclusive to SOF operators and
8 years ago
JW Komandosow Poland
JW Komandosow (Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosow) operators during the exercise (Photo: Polish Armed Forces)

JW Komandosow: People are more important than hardware

JW Komandosow represents a specialized division within the Polish Special Operations Forces, whose origins can be traced back to 1957. The unit, also known as Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosow or JWK Komandosow in
9 years ago
Glock 19 pistol is weapon of choice for many special forces units in the world
Glock 19 as favorite sidearm for many special forces operators, domestic and abroad (Photo: Pinterest)

The Most Popular Handguns Among Operators

This is a question on the minds of many firearm enthusiasts. In 2022, the most popular handguns among special operations forces were often the most popular models on the market. For military
9 years ago
U.S. Navy SEALs on Jet Skis at undisclosed location night
Navy SEALs using jet skies during night infiltration training (Photo: XY)

The list of world’s most elite special forces in 2023

The list of the world’s most elite special forces in 2023 is based on the unit’s missions, numbers, training, and history. It is hard to decide who is the best among elite
11 years ago
Green Berets: De Oppresso Liber — To Liberate the Oppressed 9
U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) (Photo: U.S. Army)

US Army Special Forces (SF): De Oppresso Liber

De Oppresso Liber, a Latin phrase that could be translated as to liberate the oppressed. That’s the motto of the quiet professionals, the US Army Special Forces (SF). Their operators are known
12 years ago
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