USASOC
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Army Special Operations Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USASOC stands for United States Army Special Operations Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Army component of US Special Operations Command, overseeing Special Forces (Green Berets), the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and civil affairs and psychological operations forces. It is headquartered in North Carolina.
Example: USASOC announced changes to the Special Forces assessment and selection course.
Usage notes
Established in 1989. USASOC is the largest of the service special operations components. The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School in North Carolina trains Special Forces, civil affairs and psychological operations soldiers. Pronounced "you-SAY-sock."
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