"In conflict zones around the world, the phenomenon of foreign insurgents fighting on behalf of local rebel groups is a common occurrence. They have been an increasing source of concern because they engage in deadlier attacks than local fighters do. They also violate international laws and norms of citizenship. And because of their zeal, their adversaries - often the most powerful countries in the world - are frequently incapable of deterring them....

Presents an overview of the Green Berets, covering topics such as what they are and the training and duties they undertake. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

Presents an overview of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, covering topics such as what their training and duties consist of, and major missions that they have carried out. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

Introduces the job skills and training needed to become a member of a special operations force.

This technical report presents research undertaken as part of a project entitled "Enhancing the Contributions of Reserve Component Army Special Operations Forces." The project was designed to explore ways to enhance the contributions of U.S Army National Guard (ARNG) Special Forces to ongoing U.S. military operations and to provide recommendations that might lead to 'purpose-driven' ARNG Special Forces: that is, forces organized and employed to take...

When the president of Earth is kidnapped by the war-like Draco, the Coalition sends Bug Team Alpha with their DNA-enhanced buglike physical features and fighting capabilities to rescue her--before the fleet attacks the Draco home-world.

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross is in charge of a special operations force drawn from every branch of the military, and called the Shadow Squadron--and for their first mission they have to rescue several hostages from Somali pirates.

"It begins in Africa... A United Nations relief team in a small village in the Congo makes an alarming discovery. An unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field. Men, women, and children have been reduced to a dull, catatonic state. The environment surrounding them--plants and animals--has grown more cunning and predatory, evolving at an exponential pace. The insidious phenomenon is spreading from a cursed site in the jungle--known to...

The elite US sniper team of Shadow Squadron's latest mission is to protect Heshem Shadid, ex-terrorist who has turned politician and now is on the side of the US, and a target for his former terrorist friends.

Sergeant Edgar Brighton of the Shadow Squadron is in Colombia, assisting on an anti-drug operation--but when he is captured and tortured by the rebels he must find a way to escape before they break him.