"Special Operations encompass the use of small units in direct or indirect military actions focused on strategic or operational objectives.They require units with combinations of trained specialized personnel, equipment, and tactics that exceed the routine capabilities of conventional military forces."
Source:Joint Chiefs of Staff Special Operations Handbook

"It is not unreasonable to say that the typical special operations soldier is the equivalent of an Olympic-caliber athlete with two Masters Degrees combined with the spirit of a Spartan warrior".
Admiral Eric T. Olson, Commander
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)

This web site is dedicated to all professional-at-arms who gave the supreme sacrifice while conducting special operations in service to their country.