1SFC (A)

1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)

History of the Green Beret

The United States Army Special Forces (SF) soldiers, known as the "Green Berets", are a distinct group of people in the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) located in Fort Bragg, NC. From the authorizing of the Green Beret to today these quiet operators have proven time and again in order to be the best you have to be a winner.

Mission

The Nation's Premier Partnering Special Operations Force

1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) assigns, equips, trains, certifies, and validates ARSOF Soldiers and units to conduct global operations in support of theater and national objectives. On order, 1SFC (A) deploys the Army core of the Special Operations Joint Task Force HQs to execute command and control of special operations and/or forces in support of global crisis response missions.

Who We Are

The Special Forces distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) is well known. From its inception in 1952, Special Forces (SF) sought a distinctive symbol to distinguish itself from other Army units. Capt. John W. Frye of the 77th Special Forces Group (SFG) submitted a design that was approved on 22 August 1955.
The symbolism of the patch was officially recorded by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry in 1955. That description reads: “The arrowhead alludes to the American Indian’s basic skills in which Special Forces personnel are trained to a high degree. The dagger represents the unconventional nature of Special Forces operations, and the three lightning flashes, their ability to strike rapidly by air, water, or land. Teal blue and yellow are the colors of unassigned units.” (U.S. Army video by Spc. Kyle Chacon)

Command Team

  • BG Joseph Wortham
    Commanding General
    BG Joseph Wortham
  • CSM Lionel Strong
    Command Sergeant Major
    CSM Lionel Strong
  • CW5 Damien Owens
    Command Chief Warrant Officer
    CW5 Damien Owens