SPECIAL OPERATIONS are unconventional missions carried out by dedicated elite forces using specialized tactics and resources. They are deployed worldwide including military, law enforcement or intelligence operations that are "special" or unconventional and carried out by dedicated special forces and other special operations forces units, usually conducted in a low-profile manner that aims to achieve the advantages of speed, surprise, and violence of action against an unsuspecting target.
The decade 2003–2012 saw U.S. national security strategy rely on special operations to an unprecedented degree. Identifying, hunting, and killing terrorists became a central task in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_operations , Special Operations commanders stated that grand strategy should include their "indirect approach", which meant working with non-U.S. partners to accomplish security objectives. "Special Operations forces forge relationships that can last for decades with a diverse collection of groups: training, advising, and operation alongside other countries' militaries, police forces, tribes, militias or other information groups.
See also
- Special forces/Special operations forces
- Covert operation
- Foreign internal defense
- List of military special forces units
- Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol
Special Operations Forces https://www.military.com/special-operations
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The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) is the premier conference for the SOF community to interact with industry and to collaborate on the challenges, initiatives, and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators. https://www.youtube.com/user/SOFICTV
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SOFIC provides educational sessions, demonstrations, interaction with exhibitors, and many networking opportunities during the event. SOFIC is the single most important opportunity for developing, nurturing, and exercising the growing network across industry, government, academia, and international partners. By leveraging the depth, breadth, and diversity of this network, the SOF community can boost its velocity, multiply its iterations, and increase the variety of capabilities to meet the changing demands of its operators.
For industry participants, SOFIC provides a multitude of significant opportunities for networking, business intelligence, brand promotion, and product demonstration.
For industry participants, SOFIC provides a multitude of significant opportunities for networking, business intelligence, brand promotion, and product demonstration.
Participants are offered detailed insights and tips on how to do business with the U.S. Special Operations Command, and information on what capabilities are most desired by the community.
Highlights of SOFIC include: keynote speakers, led by U.S. Special Forces Command and government experts, Senior Industry Executive Forums, panel discussions, and educational sessions, exhibits and demonstrations, the USSOCOM Marketplace, Innovation Showcase, and Operation SOFTalk.
NDIA is a 501(C)3 nonprofit association and follows full compliance with the Federal Government Executive Order promoting efficient spending
Highlights of SOFIC include: keynote speakers, led by U.S. Special Forces Command and government experts, Senior Industry Executive Forums, panel discussions, and educational sessions, exhibits and demonstrations, the USSOCOM Marketplace, Innovation Showcase, and Operation SOFTalk.
NDIA is a 501(C)3 nonprofit association and follows full compliance with the Federal Government Executive Order promoting efficient spending
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