History of the United States Army Special Forces
The U.S. Army Special Forces traces its roots as the Army's premier proponent of unconventional warfare from purpose-formed special operations units like the Alamo Scouts, Philippine guerrillas, First Special Service Force, and the Operational Groups (OGs) of the Office of Strategic Services. Although the OSS was not an Army organization, many Army personnel were assigned to the OSS and later used their experiences to influence the forming of Special Forces.
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History of the United States Army Special Forces
The U.S. Army Special Forces traces its roots as the Army's premier proponent of unconventional warfare from purpose-formed special operations units like the Alamo Scouts, Philippine guerrillas, First Special Service Force, and the Operational Groups (OGs) of the Office of Strategic Services. Although the OSS was not an Army organization, many Army personnel were assigned to the OSS and later used their experiences to influence the forming of Special Forces.
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The U.S. Army Special Forces t ...... , in an FID role, East Africa.
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Airborne Command SSI, worn by classified U.S. Army units, 1952–1959
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Special Forces Command SSI 1955–2016 then 1st Special Forces Command SSI 2016–present
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The Office of Strategic Services insignia, 1942–1945
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US Army Special Forces Overview-Circa 1962.ogv
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US Army-The Big Picture-Phantom Fighters-circa 1959.ogv
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Insignias of the Army Special Forces lineage
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Special Operations overview, circa 1984
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U.S. Army Special Forces, circa 1961
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U.S. Army reveals the existence of the Special Forces in Europe, circa 1959
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The U.S. Army Special Forces t ...... the forming of Special Forces.
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History of the United States Army Special Forces
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