Special Operations Forces

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Special_Operations_Forces
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SOF
gptkbp:foundIn many countries
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Navy_SEALs
gptkb:United_States_Special_Operations_Command
gptkb:Delta_Force
gptkb:Israeli_Sayeret_Matkal
gptkb:Air_Force_Special_Tactics
gptkb:Australian_Special_Air_Service_Regiment
gptkb:United_Kingdom_Special_Forces
gptkb:Green_Berets
gptkb:Marine_Raiders
gptkb:Canadian_Joint_Task_Force_2
gptkb:Chinese_PLA_Special_Operations_Forces
gptkb:French_Commandement_des_Opérations_Spéciales
gptkb:German_Kommando_Spezialkräfte
gptkb:Indian_National_Security_Guard
gptkb:Russian_Spetsnaz
Rangers
gptkbp:often_use advanced technology
specialized equipment
covert tactics
gptkbp:operator behind enemy lines
in high-risk environments
in small teams
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:military_organization
paramilitary forces
commando
counter-terrorism units
elite military units
gptkbp:requires specialized training
advanced skills
high physical fitness
gptkbp:role gptkb:hostage_rescue
counter-terrorism
reconnaissance
direct action
special operations
unconventional warfare
counterinsurgency
foreign internal defense
information operations
counterproliferation
psychological operations
civil affairs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Latvian_National_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Mk_14_Enhanced_Battle_Rifle
gptkb:Romanian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Slovak_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Russian_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Armed_Forces_of_Ukraine
gptkb:MH-47_Chinook
gptkb:MH-47E
gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkb:Slovak_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Operations Forces