Australian Special Forces

Special Operations?

When I think Special Operations, I think stealth...Now, are all spec-ops based around stealth? Or is it just me? Answers are appreciated.

Public Comments

1. Not necessarily. AFSOC has the spooky and thats not exactly stealthy when it barks. Buy yeah seriously most are very stealthy. No SOC wants a full out fire fight.
2. No. The things you see in video games are not what Spec Ops ENTIRELY consist of. I'll name a few. Marine Force Recon Navy Seals Army Rangers AF Paramedic (kind of...) Marine FAST All of the above train in stealth operation, but also in basically everything else tactical and fighting-related. Special Ops are the all-around soldier. They know how to do everything, they're the best of the best, and have the strongest mental states (They need them). Now not all of those are purely offensive. For example, FAST is a defensive special ops units who train to do everything you'd see a SEAL doing (almost everything) but they do everything from guard nuclear submarines to riot control at embassies, and cooperating with the President's secret service. Not all are built around stealth, but a low presence establishes a better tactical grounds on their part, so some stealth is always key. But think about it, are there any units in any armed forces that are supposed to attract attention from the enemy?
3. the term your looking for is "unconventional"
4. Or "Covert Operations".