The Soviet general public knew very little about the special operation forces.
However, since the early 2000s other special operations forces have adopted the term.
Special Operations forces moved to the north of the city to cut off principal highways.
Iraqi special operations forces receive the highest level of training and best equipment available in the country.
In the rescue, the special operations forces found nine bodies believed to be those of American soldiers.
All told, more than 9,000 Special Operations forces were involved in the conflict, military officials said.
Those who provided these accounts would not be named, as the situation remained fluid and involved special operations forces.
A number of special operations forces operate in the restive south.
The applicants passing rate for special operations forces does not exceed 10%.
Its mission is air support of joint and allied special operations forces in the Pacific.