Joint Special Operations Command

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Joint Special Operations Command is a highly secretive component of U.S. Special Operations Command responsible for planning and conducting specialized, high-risk counterterrorism and special operations missions.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf joint military command
military organization
special operations command
abbreviation JSOC
classifiedStatus highly secretive
commandStructure subordinate unified command of United States Special Operations Command
country United States
dateFounded 1980
doctrine joint special operations doctrine
foundedAfter Operation Eagle Claw
failed Iran hostage rescue mission
hasCapability integrated intelligence operations
joint task force headquarters
rapid deployment
special mission unit coordination
headquartersLocation Fort Liberty
North Carolina
United States
militaryBranch United States Air Force
United States Armed Forces
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Space Force
missionType clandestine special operations
counterterrorism operations
high-value target operations
time-sensitive targeting
notableComponentUnit 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta
24th Special Tactics Squadron
Intelligence Support Activity
Joint Communications Unit
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
operatesIn combat zones
contingency operations
global
partOf United States Special Operations Command
primaryTask ensure interoperability of special operations forces
standardize special operations equipment
study special operations requirements and techniques
reportsTo Commander of United States Special Operations Command
role counterterrorism
direct action operations
high-risk missions
hostage rescue planning
interagency coordination for special operations
special operations
special reconnaissance
securityClassification Top Secret activities


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