Special Forces
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special forces
pl.n.
1. A military or paramilitary unit trained to carry out special operations.
2. Special Forces A branch of the US Army composed of soldiers trained in special operations.
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special forces
pl n
(Military) elite, highly trained military forces, specially selected to work on difficult missions
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Spe′cial Forc′es
n.pl.
U.S. Army personnel trained to instruct non-U.S. forces in guerrilla warfare.
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special forces
US Army forces organized, trained, and equipped to conduct special operations with an emphasis on unconventional warfare capabilities. Also called SF.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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| Noun | 1. |  Special Forces - a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fightingdivision - an army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve" U. S. Army, United States Army, US Army, USA, Army - the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare Green Beret - a soldier who is a member of the United States Army Special Forces |
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