JSOC’s Tier-system explained: How do they differ?
The Tier-system is designed by JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) to prioritize which Special Operations Forces…
Tier 2: An Exclusive Look into the 2nd echelon of elite special forces
Individuals in the U.S. special operations community often speak of Tiers. Thus far, we have examined…
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…
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,…
The Night Stalkers: The 160th SOAR (A)’s Contribution to Special Operations Success
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) holds a unique and important position within U.S. Special…
SWADS: Bangladesh Navy’s Elite Special Operations Force
The Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) unit of the Bangladesh Navy is modeled after the…
75th Ranger Regiment: Rangers lead the way
The 75th Ranger Regiment, also referred to as the Rangers or Task Force Red within JSOC,…
ANA Commando: Afghanistan’s premier special operations unit
In the Afghan National Army (ANA), the ANA Commando Brigade (ANACDO) is considered the special operations…
