ShadowSpear Special Operations

  1. Collection Point

    1. Introductions

      New members must post their mandatory introduction here.
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      Latest: Introduction Muppet, Jun 21, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    2. Verified Members

      Access to this room is automatically granted to our vetted members - BETA
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  2. Special Operations

    1. Special Operations Discussion

      Special Operations discussion. For Special Operations Forces, post in the respective country forum.
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      Latest: The Next Step NavyBuyer, May 27, 2017
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    2. Law Enforcement Special Operations

      Law Enforcement Special Operations and tactical response units like Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Special Operations Group (SOG), etc.
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      Latest: Police diver A.J. Yokley, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    3. Special Operations Selection Preparation

      For those training for and seeking advice on a Special Operations Selection program like SFAS, SFQC, RASP, RIP, BUD/S, etc.
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      Latest: PAST Prep for Pararescue dapinitial, Jun 20, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    4. SOF Mentor Program

      This forum is designed for all branches of the military and civilians who are considering SOF Selection for, but not limited to Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Special Tactics, MARSOC, etc. You will be mentored by vetted members of the special operations community.
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      Latest: Rucking problems... Ocoka, Jun 20, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    5. Special Operations Technology

      The latest in Special Operations and military technologies to benefit the war fighter.
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      Latest: Revolutionary Full Colour Night Vison DasBoot, Apr 12, 2017
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    6. Fallen Special Operators

      Fallen Special Operators
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      Latest: Young Ranger killed in vehicle rollover Teufel, May 30, 2017
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  3. US Special Operations Forces

    1. US Army Special Operations

      United States Army Special Operations, USASOC, Special Forces, 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Psyop, and Civil Affairs.
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      1. 75th Ranger Regiment

      2. Special Forces

      3. 160th SOAR

      4. Psyop

      5. Civil Affairs

      Latest: Officers in the 75th Ranger Psych, Jun 8, 2017
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    2. US Air Force Special Operations

      US Air Force Special Operations Command, AFSOC, Pararescue, Combat Control Team (CCT), Special Operations Weather Team (SOWT), Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Special Operations Aviation, and Air Commandos.
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      1. Pararescue

      2. CCT

      3. SOWT

      Latest: AF Special Tactics Officers go to MARSOC training CDG, Jun 12, 2017
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    3. US Marine Corps Special Operations

      US Marine Corps Special Operations Command, MARSOC, Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), Marine Special Operations Batallion (MSOB), Force Reconnaissance, Recon, Marine Special Operations Support Group (MSOSG), and SOC Capable Units.
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      Latest: Marines and the CIA in Vietnam A.J. Yokley, Jun 20, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    4. US Naval Special Warfare

      Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSOC), SEA, Air, Land (SEAL), SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV), Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC), Special Boat Team (SBT), Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), and other Naval Special Warfare (SPECWAR) units.
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      1. SEAL Teams

      2. SWCC

      Latest: Any info on Navy DMT DC, Jun 19, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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  4. International Special Operations

    1. North American Special Operations

      Canadian Special Operations, US Special Operations , Mexican Special Operations, and Special Operations Forces.
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      Latest: Simulated CANSOFCOM Op at Leafs-Oilers game CanSig, Apr 3, 2017
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    2. South American Special Operations

      South American Special Operations and Special Operations Forces.
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      Latest: Peru Chopstick, Aug 30, 2014
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    3. European Special Operations

      European Special Operations and Special Operations Forces.
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      Latest: ‘Hunter Troop’ Is The World’s First All-Female Special Operations Unit Blizzard, Apr 17, 2017
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    4. African Special Operations

      African Special Operations and Special Operations Forces.
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      Latest: American UN Advisor Kidnapped in Congo pardus, Apr 20, 2017
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    5. Asian and Oceanic Special Operations

      Asian and Oceanic Special Operations and Special Operations Forces.
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      Latest: Kim Jong-Nam assassination Ooh-Rah, Feb 28, 2017
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  5. Joint Discussion

    1. Military

      Non-Special Operations related military discussion.
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      Latest: 7 sailors missing after destroyer collides with cargo ship Ooh-Rah, Jun 21, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    2. Military History

      Special Operations and military history.
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      Latest: This Could Be a Cool Movie SpitfireV, Jun 17, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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    3. Sniper

      Special Operations and military sniper discussion, sniper training, sniper operations, and sniper craft.
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      Latest: Canadian elite special forces sniper sets record-breaking kill shot in Iraq Marauder06, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    4. Domestic and International Terrorism

      Discussion Area for Terrorist Acts, Motivations, History, etc.
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      Latest: Police officer stabbed at Michigan airport Kraut783, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    5. Intelligence & Support Operations

      Military Intelligence and Support Operations.
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      Latest: AFSC to Army MOS Peacemaker01, Jun 18, 2017 at 3:01 PM
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    6. Leadership and Professional Development

      Military leadership and professional development.
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      Latest: Unit Cohesion Ranger Psych, Jun 12, 2017
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    7. Modern Conflict

      Modern conflict including wars, skirmishes, attacks, and disputes.
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      Latest: The Collapse of Afghanistan Thread ThunderHorse, Jun 20, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    8. Private Forces

      Privatized forces, mercenaries, contractors, and soldiers of fortune.
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      Latest: Mercenarism Resurgent AWP, Apr 3, 2017
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  6. Training and Equipment

    1. Kit & Gear

      Special Operations, military, and tactical gear, equipment, and kit discussion.
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      Latest: POV Gun mount ? Kraut783, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    2. Weapons & Marksmanship

      Weaponry and marksmanship.
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      Latest: Interesting silenced pistol Kraut783, Jun 17, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    3. Combatives

      Combatives, fighting styles, and hand-to-hand combat.
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      Latest: All Things MMA ThunderHorse, Jun 14, 2017
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    4. Combat Medicine

      Combat medicine and related medical discussion.
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      Latest: How to get your paramedic license in the navy? benroliver, May 28, 2017
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    5. Fitness & Nutrition

      Physical fitness, performance enhancement, and nutrition.
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      Latest: Dieting and Living.... Topkick, Jun 22, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    6. Tradecraft & Fieldcraft

      Fieldcraft and tradecraft: learning and implementing the tools of the trade.
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      Latest: Questions about Stealth Techniques if anyone knows Red Flag 1, Jun 21, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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  7. Miscellaneous Discussion

    1. General Discussion

      Discussion not related to the military, tactical, or SOF world.
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      Latest: Boaty McBoatface AWP, Jun 22, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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    2. Training and Employment

      Tactical training and employment opportunities.
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      Latest: FAA Air Traffic Controller NavyBuyer, Jun 21, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    3. Books

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      Latest: What Are You Currently Reading? Fliehr13, Jun 17, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    4. Link Ups

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      Latest: Seattle dapinitial, Jun 18, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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