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Old 09-03-2007, 20:00   #8
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Originally Posted by cinsity_rec View Post

I understand that in the US Military the term Special Forces is used to ID US Army Special Forces, known to most civilians as Green Berets. PJ's, Rangers, SEALs etc fall under the umbrella of Special Operations Forces...that is my understanding. In the book, written by a SEAL, the SEALs are called Special Forces. The only time I have heard SEALs called Special Forces versus Special Operations or Special Operations Forces was by civilians.

Just seems unusual for SEALs to call themselves Special Forces as it is done in this book written by a SEAL.

You are correct, Special Forces, Rangers and SEALs are considered SOF. There is only one "Special Forces" in the US military.
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Makes me wonder if Luttrell proofed the book before it was published.
NousDefionsDoc probably has the best guess on the issue.

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