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USAF Pararescue Jumbers (PJs) men on IED response
Elite US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) ready to respond to an IED threat (Photo: XY)

Air Force Pararescue (PJ): That others may live!

Pararescuemen, or PJs, are highly trained specialists responsible for rescuing and providing medical care to individuals in combat and humanitarian situations. They are primarily affiliated with the United States Air Force Special
13 years ago
SEALs prepare for a training mission aboard the USS George Washington
SEALs prepare for a training mission aboard the USS George Washington (Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Navy)

US Navy SEALs: It Pays To Be A Winner

The United States Navy SEALs are the US Navy’s primary special operations force and an internal component of the Naval Special Warfare Command that is trained and equipped to conduct special operations
13 years ago
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
13 years ago
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
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
13 years ago
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
13 years ago
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
13 years ago
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.
13 years ago
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