Special Operations Forces of the United States (SOF) are elements of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) of the Department of Defence.

The U.S. military definition of Special Operations Forces according to the Military and Related Words Department of Defense Dictionary is "All Armed Services Active and Reserve Component Forces authorized by the Secretary of Defense and explicitly structured, prepared and equipped for carrying out and supporting special operations.

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