USAF Special OperationsUnited States Air Force Special Operations are carried out by a range of units with a number of different roles. USAF Special Operations - OrganizationThe majority of USAF Special Operations Forces come under control of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). A notable exception to the above rule is the the Special Operations Low Level (SOLL) II Division of USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) which operates modified C-17 Globemasters in support of US SOF. AFSOC VideoUS DoD footage | released to public domain
Special Operations SquadronsThese Air Commandos operate fleets of specialised aircraft on a variety of missions:
more info : Special Operations Squadrons Special Tactics SquadronsAFSOC Special Tactics are specialized ground units who are often integrated with other SOF units such as Special Forces, Rangers and SEALS.
Tactical Air Control PartiesElite Joint Terminal Attack Controllers with a dedicated squadron within AFSOC. Special Operations Security Forces SquadronElite security forces that provide force protection for garrisoned and deployed AFSOC special operations squadrons. USAF Special Operations - Roles
USAF Special Operations - Notable Operations
A selection of aircraft operated by Air Force Special Operations Command.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Jacobs
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An AC-130 gunship as flown by Air Force Special Operations Squadrons
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COMBAT CONTROLLERS
AFSOC Combat Controllers (CCTs) work closely with other SOF units, providing them with air traffic control and joint terminal attack control.
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NON-STANDARD AIRCRAFT
Various AFSOC Special Operations Squadrons operate non-standard aircraft such as this Mi-17 helicopter, operated by the 6th SOS.
(click photo for fullsize image) more info : 6th Special Operations Squadron photo : US Dod
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