Defense Primer - U.S. Special Operations Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
November 04, 2026
November 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10545) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Special Operations Forces
Overview
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are active duty and reserve components of the military services that are designated as SOF by the Secretary of Defense, who is using "Secretary of War" as a " . . .
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Defense Primer: U.S. Special Operations Forces
Overview
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are active duty and reserve components of the military services that are designated as SOF by the Secretary of Defense, who is using "Secretary of War" as a " . . .