Special Operations [RECOMMENDED]

: Protecting information and movement from the enemy. Repetition : Relentless practice of specific mission tasks. Surprise : Catching the adversary off-balance. Speed : Executing with rapid efficiency.

: Special Tactics teams, including Pararescue (PJs) and Combat Controllers. Marine Corps : Marine Raiders (MARSOC) and Force Recon. Primary Mission Types SPECIAL OPERATIONS

: Operators undergo rigorous selection and months—or even years—of mission-specific training. : Protecting information and movement from the enemy

Special Operations (SO) are specialized military activities conducted by elite units—collectively known as Special Operations Forces (SOF)—that use unconventional techniques, specialized equipment, and intensive training to achieve strategic objectives. SPECIAL OPERATIONS

: Streamlining plans to reduce the chance of error.

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) oversees elite units across all military branches: