Joint Special Operations Command
Joint Special Operations Command
The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is a joint component command) of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and is charged with studying special operations requirements and techniques to ensure interoperability and equipment standardization, to plan and conduct special operations exercises and training, to develop joint special operations tactics, and to execute special operations missions worldwide. It was established in 1980 on recommendation of Colonel Charlie Beckwith, in the aftermath of the failure of Operation Eagle Claw. It is headquartered at Pope Field (Fort Bragg, North Carolina).
Overview
The JSOC is the "joint headquarters designed to study special operations requirements and techniques; ensure interoperability and equipment standardization; plan and conduct joint special operations exercises and training; develop joint special operations tactics." For this task, the Joint Communications Unit is tasked to ensure compatibility of communications systems and standard operating procedures of the different special operations units.
Special Mission Units
• The Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly known as Delta Force. (Task Force Green) • The Navy's Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), commonly known as SEAL Team Six. (Task Force Blue) • The Air Force's 24th Special Tactics Squadron (24th STS) (Task Force White) • The Army's Intelligence Support Activity (ISA), also known as The Activity and a number of other nicknames and special access program codenames. (Task Force Orange) • Additionally, a USASOC unit, the Army Rangers' Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC), had been referred to as an SMU in a 2011 career posting. (Task Force Red)
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