Special Operations

Intelligence’s Correlation to Special Operation’s Mission Success

Missions conducted by Special Operations have historically resulted in both stunning successes as well as major failures. During World War Two (WWII), German, Italian, British and American Special Operations Forces (SOF) experienced both phenomenally successful missions and some equally spectacular failures. Since that time, SOF missions have grown in complexity and prominence in supporting both…
The True History of the Marine Reconnaissance Paddle Tradition

Recon Marines today honor their heritage by continuing the paddle tradition the Marine Raiders established in WWII. According to legend, the Marine Raiders presented their departing teammates with a decorated paddle to commemorate their service to the unit. This is not the case. Recon Marines and Raiders in WWII gave each other knives and plaques,…

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