special forces
Also known as SPECFOR, special operations forces, SPECOPS, SOF, Special Forces, SF
military units trained to conduct special operations
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An American special forces team moves together out of an U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircraft on February 26, 2018
Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment".