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Special forces

Military units trained to conduct special operations

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Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment". Special forces emerged in the early 20th century, with a significant growth in the field during World War II, when "every major army involved in the fighting" created formations devoted to special operations behind enemy lines.

📰 Related News (3)

🇺🇸 3rd Special Forces Group Pioneers Transformation for Multidomain Operations (2026-04-01)
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving warfare, the 3rd Special Forces Group is spearheading significant transformation as ...
🇺🇸 Senior Special Warfare Leaders Highlight Community's Capabilities, Define Its Challenges (2026-03-19)
Two top U.S. special operations leaders testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill about the current special operations for...
🇺🇸 Bo Gritz, Vietnam Veteran Called a Real-Life Rambo, Dies at 87 (2026-03-09)
He served in the Special Forces, led a postwar raid to find P.O.W.s and became a voice of the right-wing anti-government fringe....

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