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Become an Elite and Achieve
the Impossible
Do you have what it takes? Meet the best of the best: Special Operations, the most elite forces in the U.S. Army. Find out More
What Sets our Operations Apart?
There is no other Army force that requires as much training and dedication as Special Operations, but those who succeed will have a unique and exceptionally experience.
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Adventure ThrillKeep your adrenaline flowing as you take on fast-paced and high-intensity missions in remote regions in the world
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Ultimate ChallengeTest your physical and mental endurance while reaching your peak potential both as a Soldier and as a person.
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Become the BestBe part of an elite group of individuals trained to lead and succeed in protecting the country from threats.
Special forces
challenging and sensitive missions
Soldiers in Special Operations work in small tactical teams to take on the Army’s most challenging and sensitive missions.
find out more about becoming a Soldier and if a career in the Army is right for you
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Overseas Contingency Operations
U.S. forces contributed to a coalition of up to 50 Allied and partner countries as part of the International Security Assistance Force
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01For most types of units, the Army has sufficient force structure to deal with a limited number of smaller-scale contingencies and still respond to a theater conflict.
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02A great many of the skills required by major conflicts overlap those needed in smaller-scale contingencies.
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02Smaller-scale contingencies can devastate equipment. Units tend to operate equipment more frequently than they do during normal peacetime training, sometimes with reduced maintenance support.
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02Information-related operations refer collectively to intelligence, operations security (OPSEC), deception, C2-neutralization, psychological operations, and public affairs operations.

Contact a recruiter
If you are ready to advance your career as a Special Force, reach out to us today and we’ll help you take the next step.

Attend a Screening Team Visit
visits give you the opportunity to meet and speak with a recruiter in person, get your specific questions answered

Complete the Medical Screening
All candidates are medically screened to determine their eligibility for Assessment & Selection (A&S).


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