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Books with title Weapons of the US Special Operations Command

  • Weapons of the US Special Operations Command

    Chris McNab, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland

    Paperback (Osprey Publishing, July 23, 2019)
    Since 1987 the US Special Operations Command has used a wide array of sophisticated weapons in action around the world. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this absorbing study explores the origins, development, and combat record of the distinctive weaponry carried by these elite forces, from pistols to assault rifles.Assessing the technology and capabilities of these combat weapons, as well as how they have been used in modern combat, this fully illustrated study lifts the veil on some of the most distinctive hand-held weapon systems of US special operations forces since 1987.The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the world's arsenal. Whether Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, the SOCOM troops select weapons that match their mission requirements, but which also sit at the cutting edge of combat technology. This means that, while SOCOM troops frequently use standard-issue weaponry, they also adopt many specialist pieces of kit that are not so accessible to the broader armed services, including sniper rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns, as well as high-tech tactical accessories used to transform standard weaponry into something exceptional.
  • Weapons of the US Special Operations Command

    Chris McNab, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland

    eBook (Osprey Publishing, July 25, 2019)
    The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the world's arsenal. Whether Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, the SOCOM troops select weapons that match their mission requirements, but which also sit at the cutting edge of combat technology. This means that, while SOCOM troops frequently use standard-issue weaponry, they also adopt many specialist pieces of kit that are not so accessible to the broader armed services, including sniper rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns, as well as high-tech tactical accessories used to transform standard weaponry into something exceptional. Assessing the technology and capabilities of these combat weapons, as well as how they have been used in modern combat, this fully illustrated study lifts the veil on some of the most distinctive hand-held weapon systems of US special operations forces since 1987.
  • U.S. Special Operations Command

    Tom Greve

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Young readers will learn about the purpose of a Special Operations soldier in U.S. Special Operations Command: Force Against Terrorists. Readers are prompted to gauge their understanding as they draw conclusions from the leveled text.The Freedom Forces series lets readers explore the different facets of government agencies, the military, and more. Each 32-page title in this series will allow students to analyze and provide an objective summary of the text. With content-specific vocabulary and comprehension and extension questions, this series helps build reading skills while introducing a more complex view of technology, history, and more.
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  • U.S. Special Operations Command

    Tom Greve

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2013)
    How Does The U.S. Monitor And Capture Their Enemies? Learn About The Responsibilities Of The Cia And The FBI. Integrates Text Features Such As Maps And Timelines.
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