SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES


Meaning of SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES in English

Those Active and Reserve Component forces of the Military Services designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called SOF. See also Air Force special operations forces; Army special operations forces; naval special warfare forces. (JP 3-05.1)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.