Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.
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Task Force 121: The capture of Saddam Hussein

Task Force 121 was a secret unit formed with only one goal: capture or kill Saddam Hussein. The…

Military expressions and terms used in the US Military

Military life is eventful and communication is one of the most important parts. There are certain military expressions…

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare had not much changed throughout history. From the…

Military Tactics: The Art and Science

Military tactics are "the art and science of winning engagements and battles. It includes the use of firepower…

M80 Zolja: Similar to M72 LAW but with better accuracy and effective range

The M80 Zolja (Wasp) is an anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher in 64mm caliber. It was designed by the…

Commando Tropas Especiales (Black Wasps): Cuba’s prime special operations unit

Commando Tropas Especiales (Black Wasps) is Cuba's prime special operations unit. Cuba is an isolated country with a…

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart: The real heroes of the Battle of Mogadishu

The story of courage and self-sacrifice is best portrayed in the heroic story of MSG Gordon and SFC…

Brigade of Gurkhas: One of the most decorated regiments in the British Army

The Brigade of Gurkhas has been a highly esteemed unit within the British Army for many years. Comprised…

Berkut: The Notorious Police Unit That Plagued Ukraine’s History

Berkut was a system of special units of the Ukrainian police within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and…

Bordo Bereliler: The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer

The Turkish Bordo Bereliler, also known as the Red Berets, is a special forces unit of the Turkish…

K-Commando: An Elite Police Tactical Unit of the Estonian Police

The K-Commando is an elite commando unit hailing from Estonia. This unit is primarily assigned to the Estonian…

Navy SEAL Combat Medic: Saving Lives Behind Enemy Lines

Being a medic in combat is a unique and highly valuable role. This is particularly true for those…

Strojnica ERO: A Croatian clone of UZI submachine gun

Strojnica ERO is a submachine gun produced in Croatia during the Croatian war for independence. It is an…

Special Forces Group (SFG): Belgian Prime Special Operations Forces unit

The Special Forces Group (SFG) is a premier special operations unit within the Belgian Armed Forces. Historically, it…

ROSU: A Regional Operations Support Unit of Kosovo Police

Kosovo is one of the youngest countries in the world, having gained independence from Serbia a few years…