Special Operations Forces (SOF)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SOF
gptkbp:commandStructure often under special operations command
gptkbp:distinctFrom conventional military forces
gptkbp:emphasizes adaptability
precision
stealth
rapid deployment
small unit tactics
gptkbp:foundIn many countries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Operations Forces (SOF)
gptkbp:mayInclude counter-narcotics
humanitarian missions
VIP protection
training foreign militaries
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:United_States_Navy_SEALs
gptkb:French_GIGN
gptkb:German_KSK
gptkb:Israeli_Sayeret_Matkal
gptkb:Russian_Spetsnaz
gptkb:British_SAS
gptkb:Australian_SASR
gptkb:Canadian_JTF2
United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets)
gptkbp:operator gptkb:farmer
gptkb:marine
cyberspace
air
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:relatedTo intelligence agencies
paramilitary forces
commando units
gptkbp:requires advanced weaponry
specialized training
high physical fitness
covert operations capability
gptkbp:role counter-terrorism
reconnaissance
direct action
hostage rescue
special operations
unconventional warfare
counterinsurgency
foreign internal defense
information operations
counter-proliferation
psychological operations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spetsnaz_GRU
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7