United States special operations forces

United States special operations forces (SOF) are the active and reserve component forces of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force within the US military, as designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations.

[2][3] Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) ★★★[7] * Not all PJs/CROs are assigned to AFSOC; many are assigned to Rescue Squadrons within ACC, PACAF, and USAFE.

There is no difference in training or selection between Rescue and Special Tactics assignments.

[25] ** TACP-O/TACP Airmen must undergo additional selection and training to be assigned to AFSOC Special Tactics Squadrons.

Most are assigned to ACC and support conventional Army Units.

1-10th Special Forces Group secure their weapons after a day of training at the Panzer Range Complex, Boeblingen, Germany, 8 Nov. 2016.
Army Rangers during a training operation.
Marine Raiders fine-tune Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) skills.
Navy SEALs during night operation in Afghanistan.
SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team (SDV) 2 conduct diving lock out
SWCC from Special Boat Team 22 operating a SOC-R
Air Force Special Tactics Commandos training in Jordan
Army Special Forces (Green Berets) during breach and clear training near al-Tanf, Syria
Special Boat Team 20 navigates a rigid-hull inflatable boat while a SEAL team boards a yacht
Deployable Specialized Forces U.S. Coast Guard operators fire Mk18 rifles while instructors supervise during the Advanced Tactical Operations Course at Special Missions Training Center