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By Nov 18, 2020
News

Special Operations Command is now ‘on par’ with the military services, Acting SecDef Miller says

'I have directed the special operations civilian leadership to report directly to me instead of through the current bureaucratic channels'
By Sep 29, 2020
Military Tech

SOCOM getting a fancy new sight for aiming grenade launchers

The Acquire Read Deploy Sight reads out the angle the weapon platform is raised and calculates the distance the round...
By Mar 26, 2020
Analysis

Is the 6.5 mm Creedmoor finally the one round to rule them All?

Special Forces Operators are testing out the 6.5mm creedmoor ammo type for their M110 sniper rifles in the military. Is...
By Nov 13, 2019
Military Tech

SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit

U.S. special operations forces are currently field testing a lightweight combat armor designed to cover more of an operator's body...
By Jan 31, 2019
Military Tech

Meet One Of The Contenders To Replace SOCOM’s M240 Machine Gun

It's lighter, but still packs a punch.
By Jan 29, 2019
Bullet Points

SOCOM Could Test A Military Jet Pack As Soon As This Summer

Strap in for a wild ride: U.S. Special Operations Command could end up testing out a prototype of a military-grade...
By Dec 5, 2018
Bullet Points

The Pentagon Wants To Know Why Special Operations Forces Keep Doing Horrible Sh*t

The Department of Defense is currently conducting a broad review of the entire U.S. Special Operations Command apparatus in response...
By Oct 29, 2018
Military Tech

SOCOM Wants New Tech To Stop US Troops From Shooting Their Allies

Nothing says “I don't love you” like shooting your partner. That particularly applies to the numerous places around the world...
By Aug 31, 2018
The Long March

How To Fix Special Operations, According To A Former SOCAFRICA Commander

Editor’s note: The Long March will be closed for inventory the month of August. We regret any inconvenience this causes...
By Aug 28, 2018
Opinion

The Pentagon Wants To Pull Special Operations Forces Out Of Africa. That’s A Huge Mistake

The Department of Defense reportedly plans on reducing and assigning special operations forces (SOF) in Africa by the hundreds and...
By Apr 26, 2018
Military Tech

Syria Is Now ‘The Most Aggressive Electronic Warfare Environment On The Planet,’ SOCOM Says

General Raymond Thomas, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), revealed that Syria has become the frontline of electronic...
By Jan 26, 2018
Analysis

The Turkish Offensive In Syria Proves It’s Time To Recalibrate The War On Terror Machine

The United States-led coalition’s most important partner in the war against ISIS is currently the target of a major Turkish...
By Oct 29, 2017
News

Tempers Flare Among Special Forces Vets Over New Unit’s Beret — And Mission

The U.S. Army is an institution steeped in tradition and respect for those that have come before. Soldiers are often...
By Sep 15, 2017
News

Here’s Everything We Know About The Deadly Fort Bragg Explosion So Far

On the morning of Sept. 14, a blast reportedly rocked Fort Bragg, North Carolina, injuring a number of soldiers under...
By Aug 18, 2017
News

CYBERCOM Just Got A Major Pentagon Promotion From The President

Doing “the cyber” got a boost at the Pentagon today. In a highly anticipated move, President Donald Trump announced on...
By Jul 25, 2017
News

SOCOM Chief: US Has Killed ‘60,000 to 70,000’ ISIS Fighters So Far

During a discussion at the Aspen Security Forum on July 21, Army Gen. Raymond Thomas, head of U.S. Special Operations...
By Jul 19, 2017
News

Turkey Just Blew Up US Military OPSEC In Syria, Potentially Endangering Troops

The Turkish state news agency has disclosed the locations of 10 U.S. military bases and outposts in northern Syria, further...
By Jul 18, 2017
Gear

How Did Taliban Fighters Get Their Hands On US Special Operations Gear?

Taliban fighters are packing new American-made heat — at least, according to their propaganda videos. A recently released 70-minute video...
By Jun 13, 2017
Gear

One Lucky Marine Squad Is Getting Suppressors, M27s, And SOCOM Gear

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military...
By Jun 8, 2017
News

Al Shabab Kills Dozens In Somalia Military Base Attack Amid Expanding US Troop Presence

Al Shabab jihadists launched a vicious attack on a military base in Somalia on June 8, killing nearly 70 and...
By May 30, 2017
Gear

SOCOM Is Urgently Seeking Kamikaze Drones To Bomb The Hell Out Of ISIS

To deal with the ridiculous but deadly rise of DIY weapons and bombs in ISIS’s arsenal, U.S. special operators plan...
By May 24, 2017
Gear

SOCOM Wants A Next-Generation Helmet For Its Coxswains

U.S. Special Operations Command is actively seeking partners to provide its coxswains with a new tactical helmet, according to a...
By May 23, 2017
News

Navy SEALs Kill 7 Al Qaeda Militants In Yemen Raid

U.S. Navy SEALs killed seven militants in an early morning raid on a compound associated with al Qaeda Yemen branch in...
By May 18, 2017
News

Report: SOCOM Has More Troops In Africa Than Anywhere Except The Middle East

There are now more U.S. Special Operations Command personnel deployed to Africa than anywhere outside the Middle East. That's just...
By May 17, 2017
Gear

SOCOM Wants To Use Performance-Enhancing Drugs To Create An Army Of ‘Super Soldiers’

U.S. Special Operations Command is weighing the use of nutritional supplements or even performance-enhancing drugs to push the abilities and...