USASOC

Our Mission

The 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) trains, mans, and equips Special Operations Forces Soldiers & units to conduct special operations worldwide in support of GCC, U.S. Ambassador and the Nation’s priorities. On order, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) deploys a Special Operations Headquarters to conduct Mission Command of Special Operations, Conventional, Joint, and/or Coalition Forces anywhere in the world in support of GCC, U.S. Ambassador and the Nation’s priorities.

Our Legacy

We are founded upon a tradition of excellence established by those who came before us: the toughest, best trained Team of all time. We honor them, we remember our fallen, and safeguard those we’re sworn to serve.

Our Ethos

Our Special Operators provide a deep understanding, and our influence exceeds our numbers. We trust, develop, and posture them to win; they always succeed through their diverse, resilient and innovative nature. Our Soldiers are the key to our success!

Our Fight

Masters of the indigenous approach, we win by combining a unique blend of maneuver, influence, governance and sustainment. The readiness and resiliency of our Soldiers and Families are critical to victory.

Our Future

Our strength lies in our people who innovate solutions where none currently exist. We will live up to our legacy as a critical part of our Army and the Joint Force.

Mission

The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducts Special Operations throughout the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Area of Responsibility and other theaters as directed, in order to support USINDOPACOM Objectives and U.S. National Interests​.

Mission:

The 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) plans, prepares for and, when directed, conducts special operations, primarily within USAFRICOM AOR, in support of USSOCOM and Geographic Combatant Commander objectives as directed by 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne).

Vision:

1st SFC(A)'s preeminent Special Forces Group and the "Warhorse of the Regiment," 3rd SFG(A) continues to deploy competent, professional, and trusted SOF in order to address our Nation's most complex security challenges.

The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) has a long and storied history serving the Nation during peacetime and war. Stationed at Fort Campbell, KY.

Special Forces units perform seven doctrinal missions: Unconventional Warfare, Foreign Internal Defense, Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Combating Terrorism, Counter-proliferation, and Information Operations. These missions make Special Forces unique in the U.S. military, because they are employed throughout the three stages of the operational continuum: peacetime, conflict and war.

Special Forces Soldiers are renowned for their ability to deploy in small teams, operate independently, and conduct their mission in austere environments. Whatever situation may arise, be assured the men of the Special Forces stand ready to answer the Nation's call to duty - De Oppresso Liber.

Mission Statement

The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) plans, prepares for, and when ordered, executes Special Operations in support of Theater Campaign Plans and other-directed Special Operations.

Command Vision

The 7th SFG(A) maintains and employs units of action (from CJSOTF to ODA) that are capable of executing the full spectrum of SOF operations at a moment's notice either unilaterally, with partner units, and/or with Combined / Joint forces. We accomplish this by dedicating resources early, providing predictability in uncertain environments, minimizing training distractions, and maintaining organic capabilities at the Battalion level.

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) has a long, proud history that dates back to 1952 when the Group was activated in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. We maintain high standards in physical fitness, training, daily performance, and personal appearance. As such, you are expected to arrive highly motivated and physically fit. We are a nation at war; this unit is an extremely active participant in that struggle. To succeed, we need the total dedication of every member of this unit. Let us thank you in advance for your service to our nation and your total commitment to this unit.

VISION​
Continue to be the nation's most elite and trusted irregular warfare force, relied on for conflict preparation, competition, and high-end conflict.

MISSION

The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) mans, trains, equips and deploys Special Operations Forces (SOF) to conduct Special Warfare globally as directed by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). On order, each 19th Group element responds to homeland threats, disasters, or other assigned domestic missions as directed by their respective governors.

COMMANDERS VISION

The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) will continue to be the Special Forces Regiment's fighting force wherever there is conflict and will be the trusted unit of choice to perform the most important, difficult, and complex SOF missions.

Federal Mission: Organize, equip, train, validate, and deploy SOF globally ISO theater specific and nationally aligned objectives.​

State Mission: Conduct contingency military operations ISO State and local authorities pertaining to natural disaster and civil disturbance as directed.

Vision: The 20th SFG(A) will be postured to support the Joint Force with SOF requirements that are ready to deploy, fight, and win against any adversary anytime and anywhere in a collaborative-joint, multi-domain, high-intensity conflict environment while remaining highly effective at domestic response operations.

The 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) trains, equips, validates, and, on order, deploys fully capable forces to Combatant Commanders, Joint Special Operations Forces, US Ambassadors and other agencies to plan, synchronize, and execute Information Related Capabilities (IRC) across the full range of military operations. O/O establishes an IWTF-A and IWTF-C.

Command Vision

4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) is the premier force to target and exploit psychological vulnerabilities in order to deliver effects and offer advantage across the competition through conflict continuum. Formations stand ready to deploy and fight from anywhere to anywhere at-echelon for missions ranging from no-notice contingency response to enduring steady-state engagement. The Dark Horse Soldier is an elite fighter on the leading edge of ARSOF Information Warfare, the only Soldier trained to leverage actions and IRCs in the cognitive dimension of the operational environment to bring targeted effects to bear against our nation's enemies and in defense of our allies.

The 8th PSYOP Group (A) consists of the 3rd PSYOP Battalion (A), 9th PSYOP Battalion (A), and a Headquarters and Headquarters Company. 3rd POB (A) is a truly unique organization providing the PSYOP Force and other SOF units with world class dissemination capabilities. The battalion supports operations around the globe with specialized expeditionary teams tailor fit to execute print, A/V, and broadcast activities. The unit also houses the Information Warfare Center and other capabilities designed to support our forces or compete with adversaries from the CONUS base. 9th POB (A) is the PSYOP Regiment's National Mission Force (NMF) which is responsible for supporting Special Mission Units (SMU) across the world. Members of the PSYOP NMF are deployed specifically to address the most serious threats to US National Security.

The 95th Civil Affairs Brigade Soldiers enable military commanders and U.S. Ambassadors to improve relationships with various stakeholders in a local area to meet the objectives of the U.S. government.

The 95th Civil Affairs Brigade teams work with U.S. Department of State country teams, government and nongovernmental organizations at all levels and with local populations in peaceful, contingency and hostile environments.

95th Civil Affairs Brigade units can rapidly deploy to remote areas with small villages, as well as to larger
population centers around the world.

They help host nations assess the needs of an area, bring together local and non-local resources to ensure long-term stability, and ultimately degrade and defeat violent extremist organizations and their ideologies. They may be involved in disaster prevention, management, and recovery, and with human and civil infrastructure assistance programs.

The 95th Civil Affairs Brigade Soldiers are Soldiers first but are adept at working in foreign environments and conversing in one of about 20 foreign languages with local stakeholders. Brigade teams may work for
months or years in remote areas of a host nation.

Their low profile and command structure allow them to solidify key relationships and processes, to address root causes of instability that adversely affect the strategic interests of the United States.

The 528th Sustainment Brigade (Special Operations) (Airborne) sets operational-level logistics conditions in order to enable Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) and joint element missions by providing tailored logistics, signal, medical and intelligence support to the Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) network.

The 528th SB (SO) (A) embodies its motto “We Support to the Utmost.” The Brigade is unique as compared to other Army sustainment brigades in that it maintains constant global situational awareness of deployed ARSOF logistics support structures. The Brigade is multi-composition in structure, is focused at the operational level for logistics planning and synchronization, and is designed to deploy as small, modular “units of action.” As an Airborne unit the Brigade is capable of deploying worldwide upon notification as a strategic crisis response force and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations.

Mission: The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command organizes, mans, trains, resources and equips ARSOA units to provide responsive, special operations aviation support to Special Operations Forces and is the USASOC Aviation staff proponent

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with unparalleled precision. They employ highly modified Chinook, Black Hawk and assault and attack configurations of Little Bird helicopters.

The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile and flexible force, capable of executing a myriad of complex, joint special operations missions in support of U.S. policy and objectives. Today’s Ranger Regiment is the Army’s premier raid force. Each of the four geographically dispersed Ranger battalions are always combat ready, mentally and physically tough and prepared to fight the War on Terrorism. Their capabilities include air assault and direct action raids seizing key terrain such as airfields, destroying strategic facilities, and capturing or killing enemies of the Nation. Rangers are capable of conducting squad through regimental size operations using a variety of infiltration techniques including airborne, air assault and ground platforms. The Regiment remains an all-volunteer force with an intensive screening and selection process followed by combat-focused training. Rangers are resourced to maintain exceptional proficiency, experience and readiness. The 75th Ranger Regiment is a proud unit and a team of teams serving the Nation - Rangers Lead The Way!

1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Recognizing the need for a highly trained and mobile reaction force, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Creighton Abrams, in the fall of 1973, directed the activation of the first battalion-size Ranger qualified personnel. Headquarters, Forces Command, issued General Order 127, directing the activation of the 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry, with an effective date of January 31, 1974.

Selection continued from March through June 1974, as personnel assembled at Ft. Benning , GA, where cadre training was conducted. On July 1, 1974, the battalion parachuted into Fort Stewart, GA, where the battalion was stationed until moving to Hunter Army Airfield, GA, in September 1978.

The modern Ranger battalions were first called upon in 1980, as elements of 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry participated in the Iranian hostage rescue attempts. The groundwork for our Special Operations capability of today was laid during training and preparation for this operation.

Rangers and other Special Operations Forces from throughout the Department of Defense developed tactics, techniques, and equipment from scratch, as no doctrine existed anywhere in the world. The combat effectiveness of the battalion let to its deployment to the island of Grenada, October 25, 1983, to rescue United States citizens and restore democracy.

The change of the 75th Infantry to the 75th Ranger Regiment in March of 1986 caused the battalion to be redesignated the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. On December 20, 1989, the 1st Battalion was again committed to combat operations- Operation Just Cause. The 1st Battalions successful airfield seizure at Torrijos/Tocumen Airfield and its subsequent operations contributed significantly to the United States victory in Panama.

From February 12 to April 15 1991, element of Company B, and 1st platoon, company A 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm. They conducted raids and provided a quick reaction force in cooperation with allied forces. The performances of these Rangers significantly contributed to the overall success of the operation.

In December 2001, after the events of 9/11, elements of Headquarters Company and A Company deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In 2002, the entire Battalion returned to Afghanistan to support the continuing war on terrorism.

In 2003, 1st Battalion participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battalion conducted missions across the entire country of Iraq. The Battalion distinguished itself during the successful rescue of a prisoner of war (POW), Private-First-Class Jessica Lynch.

At the end of 2003, the Battalion again deployed, this time sending elements to both Afghanistan and Iraq, which continued into 2004. Currently the 1st Ranger Battalion is still successfully destroying or capturing terrorist networks in both OIF and OEF.

2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Recognizing the need for a highly trained and mobile reaction force, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Creighton Abrams, in the fall of 1973, directed the activation of the first battalion-size Ranger qualified personnel. Headquarters, Forces Command, issued General Order 127, directing the activation of the 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry, with an effective date of January 31, 1974.

Selection continued from March through June 1974, as personnel assembled at Ft. Benning , GA, where cadre training was conducted. On July 1, 1974, the battalion parachuted into Fort Stewart, GA, where the battalion was stationed until moving to Hunter Army Airfield, GA, in September 1978.

The modern Ranger battalions were first called upon in 1980, as elements of 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry participated in the Iranian hostage rescue attempts. The groundwork for our Special Operations capability of today was laid during training and preparation for this operation.

Rangers and other Special Operations Forces from throughout the Department of Defense developed tactics, techniques, and equipment from scratch, as no doctrine existed anywhere in the world. The combat effectiveness of the battalion let to its deployment to the island of Grenada, October 25, 1983, to rescue United States citizens and restore democracy.

The change of the 75th Infantry to the 75th Ranger Regiment in March of 1986 caused the battalion to be redesignated the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. On December 20, 1989, the 1st Battalion was again committed to combat operations- Operation Just Cause. The 1st Battalions successful airfield seizure at Torrijos/Tocumen Airfield and its subsequent operations contributed significantly to the United States victory in Panama.

From February 12 to April 15 1991, element of Company B, and 1st platoon, company A 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm. They conducted raids and provided a quick reaction force in cooperation with allied forces. The performances of these Rangers significantly contributed to the overall success of the operation.

In December 2001, after the events of 9/11, elements of Headquarters Company and A Company deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In 2002, the entire Battalion returned to Afghanistan to support the continuing war on terrorism.

In 2003, 1st Battalion participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battalion conducted missions across the entire country of Iraq. The Battalion distinguished itself during the successful rescue of a prisoner of war (POW), Private-First-Class Jessica Lynch.

At the end of 2003, the Battalion again deployed, this time sending elements to both Afghanistan and Iraq, which continued into 2004. Currently the 1st Ranger Battalion is still successfully destroying or capturing terrorist networks in both OIF and OEF.

3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Recognizing the need for a highly trained and mobile reaction force, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Creighton Abrams, in the fall of 1973, directed the activation of the first battalion-size Ranger qualified personnel. Headquarters, Forces Command, issued General Order 127, directing the activation of the 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry, with an effective date of January 31, 1974.

Selection continued from March through June 1974, as personnel assembled at Ft. Benning , GA, where cadre training was conducted. On July 1, 1974, the battalion parachuted into Fort Stewart, GA, where the battalion was stationed until moving to Hunter Army Airfield, GA, in September 1978.

The modern Ranger battalions were first called upon in 1980, as elements of 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry participated in the Iranian hostage rescue attempts. The groundwork for our Special Operations capability of today was laid during training and preparation for this operation.

Rangers and other Special Operations Forces from throughout the Department of Defense developed tactics, techniques, and equipment from scratch, as no doctrine existed anywhere in the world. The combat effectiveness of the battalion let to its deployment to the island of Grenada, October 25, 1983, to rescue United States citizens and restore democracy.

The change of the 75th Infantry to the 75th Ranger Regiment in March of 1986 caused the battalion to be redesignated the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. On December 20, 1989, the 1st Battalion was again committed to combat operations- Operation Just Cause. The 1st Battalions successful airfield seizure at Torrijos/Tocumen Airfield and its subsequent operations contributed significantly to the United States victory in Panama.

From February 12 to April 15 1991, element of Company B, and 1st platoon, company A 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm. They conducted raids and provided a quick reaction force in cooperation with allied forces. The performances of these Rangers significantly contributed to the overall success of the operation.

In December 2001, after the events of 9/11, elements of Headquarters Company and A Company deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In 2002, the entire Battalion returned to Afghanistan to support the continuing war on terrorism.

In 2003, 1st Battalion participated in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battalion conducted missions across the entire country of Iraq. The Battalion distinguished itself during the successful rescue of a prisoner of war (POW), Private-First-Class Jessica Lynch.

At the end of 2003, the Battalion again deployed, this time sending elements to both Afghanistan and Iraq, which continued into 2004. Currently the 1st Ranger Battalion is still successfully destroying or capturing terrorist networks in both OIF and OEF.

Regimental Special Troops Battalion

The 75th Regimental Special Troops Battalion (RSTB) was provisionally activated on 17 July, 2006 and officially activated on 16 October, 2007 as a response to the demands of the war on terror and the changing nature of Ranger operations. The activation of the RSTB provides the Ranger Regiment and Special Operations Command with increased operational capabilities to sustained combat operations. The RSTB conducts Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance functions in support of the 75th Ranger Regiment and other Special Operation Task Forces in order to enable the execution of Joint Special Operations anywhere in the world. Additionally, the RSTB provides qualified, trained and ready Rangers in order to sustain the Ranger Force. The Regimental Special Troops Battalion is comprised of four distinct companies.

The Ranger Reconnaissance Company (RRC) provides worldwide reconnaissance and operation preparation of the environment in support of the 75th Ranger Regiment and other special operations units.

The Ranger Communications Company (RCC) provides the Regiment world class command and control and communications in support of combat operations while meeting the additional communication requirements of other special operations task forces.

The Military Intelligence Company (MICO) provides the 75th Ranger Regiment and the special operations command the ability to conduct HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, and all source analysis operations in support of combat operations.

The Ranger Operations Company (ROC) is the “gateway into the Regiment.” The programs of instructions (POI) within the ROC include the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP 1 and 2), Small Unit Ranger Tactics (SURT), and Pre-Special Operations Combat Medical Course (PSOCM). RASP 1 assesses, trains, and identifies soldiers of the rank of E-5 and below for service in the Regiment. RASP 2 conducts the assessment and selection for soldiers E-6 and above. SURT prepares members of the Regiment for successful completion of the United States Army Ranger School. PSOCM is the preparatory training for all Medics (68W) in the Special Operations Combat Medic Course.

Since the beginning of OEF and OIF, the RSTB has maintained elements continuously deployed to combat. Both in training and in combat, the RSTB provides continuous support to the three other Ranger Battalions and the Regimental Headquarters.

Special Combat recognitions (Combat Jump Operations)

• Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Tm 3 conducts combat military freefall parachute drop onto Wrath Drop Zone in southeast Afghanistan on 10 November, 2001. In order to establish a Flight Landing Strip for follow on combat operations.
• Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Tm 3 conducts combat static line parachute drop onto Shiloh Drop Zone in southeast Afghanistan on 21 November, 2001. In order to establish a flight Landing Strip for follow on combat operations.
• Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Tm 3 conducts combat military freefall parachute drop onto Tillman Drop Zone in southeast Afghanistan in July, 2004 in order to emplace tactical equipment.
• Regimental Reconnaissance Company Tm 1 conducts combat military freefall parachute drop with tandem passenger in Afghanistan on 11 July, 2009 in order to emplace tactical equipment.

The Special Operations Center of Excellence

USAJFKSWCS, the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Center of Excellence (SOCoE), prepares and produces Special Forces (SF), Civil Affairs (CA), and Psychological Operations (PO) Soldiers while continuously modernizing to maintain advantage over our Nation’s adversaries.

For more information on USAJFKSWCS, visit www.swcs.mil