In the world of U.S. special operations forces (SOF), about 50,000 military and civilian personnel make up America’s most-focused asset in its current military conflicts across the globe. U.S. Army …
The damage assessment patrol composed of eight Special Forces operators and about 15 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers was about to conduct its search of the fortified enemy position that …
The community of U.S. special operations forces (SOF) is a small one by military standards, comprising only about 54,000 military and civilian personnel. Therefore, when you look at U.S. Army …
It was the kind of year special operations forces (SOFs) warriors live for. Busy, intense, effective, and rewarding are all words that reflect the course of events that U.S. Army …
Part 3 – The Taking of Objective Cobalt
With the top of the dam now clear, 2nd/B moved to their blocking positions at the northeast end. About the same time, …
In 2008, the U.S Army Special Forces Command (SFC) began the expansion of the basic force structure of the active-duty Special Forces Groups (SFGs). Beginning in August 2008, SFC stood …
Part 2 – Getting Ready: Move to Contact
On March 29, Company B rejoined the rest of 3rd/75th Rangers at H1 Airfield, where they were told to immediately get ready …
Part 1 – The Target
Author’s Note – The story of operations by the 75th Ranger Regiment since September 11 has necessarily been a “close hold” subject within the U.S. …
