Special Forces (SF) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) are specially trained and equipped military units employing unconventional tactics and techniques around the world.
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has about 70,000 Active Duty, National Guard, and reserve personnel from all four services and Department of Defense (DOD) civilians assigned to its headquarters.
Special Forces and Special Operations Forces:
U.S. Army:
- Special Forces “Green Berets”
- Rangers
- Delta Force
U.S. Air Force:
- Combat Controllers (CCT)
- Pararescue (PJ)
- Special Reconnaissance (SR)
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
U.S. Navy:
- SEAL Team Six
U.S. Marine Corps:
- Marie Raiders
- Critical Skills Operators (CSO)
- Enablers