Канал: ARSOF History

ARSOF Words of Wisdom #1

ARSOF Words of Wisdom #1

Allies Help Ukraine Stand Strong

Allies Help Ukraine Stand Strong

LTG Gary E. Luck's speech during the USASOC Activation Ceremony, (1 December 1989)

LTG Gary E. Luck's speech during the USASOC Activation Ceremony, (1 December 1989)

Maj Christian J. Lambertsen interview

Maj Christian J. Lambertsen interview

Nassau Training Report

Nassau Training Report

Underwater operations using the Lambertsen system

Underwater operations using the Lambertsen system

Using the Lambertson Unit

Using the Lambertson Unit

Army Special Operations on Veteran's Day

Army Special Operations on Veteran's Day

MACV-SOG Commander demonstrates Fulton Skyhook extraction

MACV-SOG Commander demonstrates Fulton Skyhook extraction

5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam

5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam

MACV-SOG in the Vietnam War

MACV-SOG in the Vietnam War

General (Ret) Schoomaker, 5th USASOC CG & 35th Army Chief of Staff, on ARSOF and the Army Values.

General (Ret) Schoomaker, 5th USASOC CG & 35th Army Chief of Staff, on ARSOF and the Army Values.

ARSOF Innovator: Dr. Christian Lambertsen, "Father of Military Underwater Operations"

ARSOF Innovator: Dr. Christian Lambertsen, "Father of Military Underwater Operations"

MACV-SOG: A Brief History

MACV-SOG: A Brief History

1st SOCOM Change of Command Ceremony, 7 Aug 1984.

1st SOCOM Change of Command Ceremony, 7 Aug 1984.

Q&A with ARSOF Special Forces 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

Q&A with ARSOF Special Forces 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

Q&A with ARSOF Command Sergeant Major Richard C. Lamb

Q&A with ARSOF Command Sergeant Major Richard C. Lamb

Q&A with Special Forces COL Charles H. Fry

Q&A with Special Forces COL Charles H. Fry

Q&A with USAJFKSWCS Sergeant Major (SGM) Ernest K. Tabata

Q&A with USAJFKSWCS Sergeant Major (SGM) Ernest K. Tabata

Compiled: ARSOF interview of SGM Tyrone J. Adderly

Compiled: ARSOF interview of SGM Tyrone J. Adderly

Compiled: ARSOF interview of COL David E. McCraken

Compiled: ARSOF interview of COL David E. McCraken

Compiled: ARSOF interview of CW3 Deams 'Brad' Smith

Compiled: ARSOF interview of CW3 Deams 'Brad' Smith

Compiled: USAJFKSWCS interview with MG Sidney Shachnow

Compiled: USAJFKSWCS interview with MG Sidney Shachnow

Interview with Special Forces Colonel (COL) James "Nick" Rowe

Interview with Special Forces Colonel (COL) James "Nick" Rowe

Merrill's Marauders, An Army Ranger Lineage Unit

Merrill's Marauders, An Army Ranger Lineage Unit

The First Special Service Force Takes Monte La Difensa

The First Special Service Force Takes Monte La Difensa

OSS Operational Groups During WWII

OSS Operational Groups During WWII

OSS DET 101 Frank Gleason interviewed by Dr Richard Stewart, U.S. Army Command Historian

OSS DET 101 Frank Gleason interviewed by Dr Richard Stewart, U.S. Army Command Historian

OSS DET 202 Ora Anders and Joe Sevier interviewed by Stanley Sanders, Command Historian USAJFKSWCS

OSS DET 202 Ora Anders and Joe Sevier interviewed by Stanley Sanders, Command Historian USAJFKSWCS

OSS DET 101 Peter K. Lutken Jr. interviewed by Dr Richard Stewart, U.S. Army Command Historian

OSS DET 101 Peter K. Lutken Jr. interviewed by Dr Richard Stewart, U.S. Army Command Historian

SSG Melvin Morris 2014 Medal of Honor Ceremony

SSG Melvin Morris 2014 Medal of Honor Ceremony

SFC William M. Bryant 1971 Medal of Honor Ceremony

SFC William M. Bryant 1971 Medal of Honor Ceremony

SSG Roy P. Benavidez Medal of Honor Ceremony

SSG Roy P. Benavidez Medal of Honor Ceremony

History of U.S. Army Special Operations Forces

History of U.S. Army Special Operations Forces

COL Rowe interview, part 12: We fight for a Cause

COL Rowe interview, part 12: We fight for a Cause

COL Rowe interview, part 11: Government vs People In It

COL Rowe interview, part 11: Government vs People In It

COL Rowe interview, part 10: Dissent vs Disloyalty

COL Rowe interview, part 10: Dissent vs Disloyalty

COL Rowe interview, part 9: Defining What's Right

COL Rowe interview, part 9: Defining What's Right

COL Rowe interview, part 8: Maintain Identity Throughout Experience

COL Rowe interview, part 8: Maintain Identity Throughout Experience

COL Rowe interview, part 7: Dealing with Isolation and Keeping Faith with Others

COL Rowe interview, part 7: Dealing with Isolation and Keeping Faith with Others

COL Rowe interview, part 6: Personal Coping

COL Rowe interview, part 6: Personal Coping

COL Rowe interview, part 5: Religion and Faith

COL Rowe interview, part 5: Religion and Faith

COL Rowe interview, part 4: Rewrite The Rambo Narrative

COL Rowe interview, part 4: Rewrite The Rambo Narrative

COL Rowe interview, part 3: We Are All Scared and That's OK

COL Rowe interview, part 3: We Are All Scared and That's OK

COL Rowe interview, part 2: Skills and Code of Conduct

COL Rowe interview, part 2: Skills and Code of Conduct

COL Rowe interview, part 1: Foundation and Development

COL Rowe interview, part 1: Foundation and Development

History of U.S. Army Special Operations Forces

History of U.S. Army Special Operations Forces

Major General Gary Luck promotion to Lieutenant General

Major General Gary Luck promotion to Lieutenant General

U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s Address to the West Point Class of 1962

U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s Address to the West Point Class of 1962

Battlescape: Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller

Battlescape: Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller

First Special Service Force members receive the Congressional Gold Medal.

First Special Service Force members receive the Congressional Gold Medal.

9th Psyop Battalion -Airborne unveils a plaque of SSG Ryan Knauss’ in the Hall of Heroes.

9th Psyop Battalion -Airborne unveils a plaque of SSG Ryan Knauss’ in the Hall of Heroes.

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Richard Holcomb, Headquarters, USASOC

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Richard Holcomb, Headquarters, USASOC

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: 1SG Michael Dean, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: 1SG Michael Dean, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Chaplain (CPT) Stephen Roberts, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Chaplain (CPT) Stephen Roberts, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: SSG Laura Cook, USAJFKSWCS

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: SSG Laura Cook, USAJFKSWCS

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: CPT Jason Baker, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: CPT Jason Baker, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: MAJ (Ret.) Kurt Cook, U.S. Army Special Forces

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: MAJ (Ret.) Kurt Cook, U.S. Army Special Forces

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: SFC Apollo Stoewer, USAJFKSWCS

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: SFC Apollo Stoewer, USAJFKSWCS

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Jeffrey Robinson, Headquarters, USASOC

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: Jeffrey Robinson, Headquarters, USASOC

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: CPT Jared Leibold, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: CPT Jared Leibold, 1st Special Forces Command

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: 1SG Casey Klein, USAJFKSWCS

Interviews with ARSOF Personnel: 1SG Casey Klein, USAJFKSWCS

USASOC Memorial Day Ceremony, May 2021

USASOC Memorial Day Ceremony, May 2021

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan recites the Ranger Creed from the International Space Station

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan recites the Ranger Creed from the International Space Station

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan Presents a Special Forces Greeting from the International Space Station

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan Presents a Special Forces Greeting from the International Space Station

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan from the International Space Station

Colonel Andrew J. Morgan from the International Space Station

2015 USASOC Commando Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony, part 2

2015 USASOC Commando Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony, part 2

2015 USASOC Commando Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony, part 1

2015 USASOC Commando Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony, part 1

SGM Tabata, part 11: What makes SF special?

SGM Tabata, part 11: What makes SF special?

SGM Tabata, part 10: You retired in 1981, how did you return to Training Group and the 18C course?

SGM Tabata, part 10: You retired in 1981, how did you return to Training Group and the 18C course?

SGM Tabata, part 9: Describe your admiration for a Nationalist Chinese SF soldier in MFF train-up.

SGM Tabata, part 9: Describe your admiration for a Nationalist Chinese SF soldier in MFF train-up.

SGM Tabata, part 8: In SOG you met several SF soldiers from Hawaii, do you remember them?

SGM Tabata, part 8: In SOG you met several SF soldiers from Hawaii, do you remember them?

SGM Tabata, part 7: In Vietnam, you were selected for the SHINING BRASS program, what was that?

SGM Tabata, part 7: In Vietnam, you were selected for the SHINING BRASS program, what was that?

SGM Tabata, part 6: In 1964, your Detachment was involved in the Montagnard uprising?

SGM Tabata, part 6: In 1964, your Detachment was involved in the Montagnard uprising?

SGM Tabata, part 5: Describe your Mobile Training Team mission in Laos in 1961.

SGM Tabata, part 5: Describe your Mobile Training Team mission in Laos in 1961.

SGM Tabata, part 4: Your first assignment in SF was on FA 2, Co A, 7th SFG, what was WHITE STAR?

SGM Tabata, part 4: Your first assignment in SF was on FA 2, Co A, 7th SFG, what was WHITE STAR?

SGM Tabata, part 3: You served with the 1st Cavalry DIV as a combat engineer during the Korean War?

SGM Tabata, part 3: You served with the 1st Cavalry DIV as a combat engineer during the Korean War?

SGM Tabata, part 2: When did you join the Army, and where did you take your initial training?

SGM Tabata, part 2: When did you join the Army, and where did you take your initial training?

SGM Tabata, part 1: You were born in Hawaii, what was your families background?

SGM Tabata, part 1: You were born in Hawaii, what was your families background?

The Bull Simons Award, 2019 Recipient: Major General (ret) Sydney Shachnow

The Bull Simons Award, 2019 Recipient: Major General (ret) Sydney Shachnow

"The Quiet Professional," part 4

"The Quiet Professional," part 4

"The Quiet Professional," part 3

"The Quiet Professional," part 3

"The Quiet Professional," part 2

"The Quiet Professional," part 2

"The Quiet Professional," part 1

"The Quiet Professional," part 1

CW3 (R) Smith highlights the training and commitment that led to mission success.

CW3 (R) Smith highlights the training and commitment that led to mission success.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls his first opportunity to engage.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls his first opportunity to engage.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls entering the Radio Nacional office and discovering the source of broadcasts.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls entering the Radio Nacional office and discovering the source of broadcasts.

CW3 (R) Smith describes the challenging conditions 617th pilots overcame in allowing the ....

CW3 (R) Smith describes the challenging conditions 617th pilots overcame in allowing the ....

CW3 (R) Smith runs down weapons used in mission.

CW3 (R) Smith runs down weapons used in mission.

CW3 (R) Smith discusses 3/7th SFG and 617th SOAD interoperability during an interview in Nov 2019.

CW3 (R) Smith discusses 3/7th SFG and 617th SOAD interoperability during an interview in Nov 2019.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls rehearsals, and crawl, walk, run, prior to Just Cause.

CW3 (R) Smith recalls rehearsals, and crawl, walk, run, prior to Just Cause.

CSM (R) Lamb discusses mission takeaways.

CSM (R) Lamb discusses mission takeaways.

CSM (R) Lamb recalls the pandemonium outside the building.

CSM (R) Lamb recalls the pandemonium outside the building.

CSM (R) Lamb remembers concerns with fast roping onto the building.

CSM (R) Lamb remembers concerns with fast roping onto the building.

CSM (R) Lamb talks about limited intelligence available for Radio Nacional mission.

CSM (R) Lamb talks about limited intelligence available for Radio Nacional mission.

CSM (R) Lamb, C/3-7th SFG, details some of the tactical skills 3/7th SFG and the 617th SOAD ...

CSM (R) Lamb, C/3-7th SFG, details some of the tactical skills 3/7th SFG and the 617th SOAD ...

CSM (R) Lamb discusses mission rehearsals.

CSM (R) Lamb discusses mission rehearsals.

CSM (R) Lamb discusses fast roping, rehearsals before Just Cause, and "tools of the trade."

CSM (R) Lamb discusses fast roping, rehearsals before Just Cause, and "tools of the trade."

COL (R) McCracken reflects on his "absolute confidence" in 617th pilots and crew.

COL (R) McCracken reflects on his "absolute confidence" in 617th pilots and crew.

COL (R) McCracken outlines the Radio Nacional mission and composition of the force.

COL (R) McCracken outlines the Radio Nacional mission and composition of the force.

COL (R) McCracken explains how rehearsals for combat operations in Panama contributed ...

COL (R) McCracken explains how rehearsals for combat operations in Panama contributed ...

COL (R) McCracken discusses Panama mission as planned.

COL (R) McCracken discusses Panama mission as planned.

COL (R) McCracken discusses C Company organization and missions in 1989.

COL (R) McCracken discusses C Company organization and missions in 1989.

President Kennedy departs Fort Bragg

President Kennedy departs Fort Bragg

President Kennedy arrives at Fort Bragg

President Kennedy arrives at Fort Bragg

President Kennedy at McKellar’s Pond

President Kennedy at McKellar’s Pond

Sicily Drop Zone

Sicily Drop Zone

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 10

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 10

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 9

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 9

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 8

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 8

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 7

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 7

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 6

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 6

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 5

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 5

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 4

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 4

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 3

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 3

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 2

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 2

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 1

MG Sidney Shachnow, part 1

COL Charles H. Fry, part 9

COL Charles H. Fry, part 9

COL Charles H. Fry, part 8

COL Charles H. Fry, part 8

COL Charles H. Fry, part 7

COL Charles H. Fry, part 7

COL Charles H. Fry, part 6

COL Charles H. Fry, part 6

COL Charles H. Fry, part 5

COL Charles H. Fry, part 5

COL Charles H. Fry, part 4

COL Charles H. Fry, part 4

COL Charles H. Fry, part 3

COL Charles H. Fry, part 3

COL Charles H. Fry, part 2

COL Charles H. Fry, part 2

COL Charles H. Fry, part 1:

COL Charles H. Fry, part 1:

Amputee Soccer and Prosthetics

Amputee Soccer and Prosthetics

El Salvador International Amputee Soccer Team

El Salvador International Amputee Soccer Team

PART 29: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 29: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 28: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 28: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 33: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 33: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 32: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 32: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 31: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 31: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 30: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 30: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 27: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 27: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 26: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 26: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 25: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 25: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 24: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 24: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 23: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 23: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 20: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 20: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 19: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 19: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 18: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 18: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

BG Henry Emerson welcomes the SF soldiers back to Fort Bragg, NC.

BG Henry Emerson welcomes the SF soldiers back to Fort Bragg, NC.

Question: What equipment did you carry on the mission?

Question: What equipment did you carry on the mission?

President Nixon comments at the White House Ceremony honoring the Son Tay Raiders.

President Nixon comments at the White House Ceremony honoring the Son Tay Raiders.

Question: Where do you first learn about the actual target?

Question: Where do you first learn about the actual target?

Question: Describe volunteering for the Son Tay Mission and family concerns.

Question: Describe volunteering for the Son Tay Mission and family concerns.

President Nixon presents awards to participants in POW operation.

President Nixon presents awards to participants in POW operation.

Broadcast on the Son Tay raid with a model of the POW camp recreated in Eglin AFB.

Broadcast on the Son Tay raid with a model of the POW camp recreated in Eglin AFB.

Question: SGM Adderly recalls COL "Bull" Simons and LTC "Bud" Sydnor.

Question: SGM Adderly recalls COL "Bull" Simons and LTC "Bud" Sydnor.

Question: How did you attend Ranger School in 1964 while in the 82nd Airborne Division?

Question: How did you attend Ranger School in 1964 while in the 82nd Airborne Division?

Question: How did you become interested in Airborne and SF?

Question: How did you become interested in Airborne and SF?

Question: What were your family's expectations for Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina?

Question: What were your family's expectations for Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina?

Question: Why did you enlist into the U.S. Army in 1961?

Question: Why did you enlist into the U.S. Army in 1961?

PART 17: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 17: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 16: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 16: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 15: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 15: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 14: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 14: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 13: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 13: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 12: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 12: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 11: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 11: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 10: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 10: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 9: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 9: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 8: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 8: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 7: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 7: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 6: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 6: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 5: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 5: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 3: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 3: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 2: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

PART 2: Interview with 1LT Paul R. Longgrear

Congressional Gold Medal to members of the First Special Service Force

Congressional Gold Medal to members of the First Special Service Force

FSSF, Overseas, Part 30: Deactivation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 30: Deactivation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 31: Canadians break rank

FSSF, Overseas, Part 31: Canadians break rank

FSSF, Overseas, Part 32: Redesignation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 32: Redesignation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 29: French assistance

FSSF, Overseas, Part 29: French assistance

FSSF, Overseas, Part 27: Nice Liberation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 27: Nice Liberation

FSSF, Overseas, Part 28: COL Whitney

FSSF, Overseas, Part 28: COL Whitney

FSSF, Overseas, Part 24: Walker Awards

FSSF, Overseas, Part 24: Walker Awards

FSSF, Overseas, Part 26: France

FSSF, Overseas, Part 26: France

FSSF, Overseas, Part 25: Water games

FSSF, Overseas, Part 25: Water games

FSSF, Overseas, Part 22; Salerno

FSSF, Overseas, Part 22; Salerno

FSSF, Overseas, Part 23: Prep for France

FSSF, Overseas, Part 23: Prep for France

FSSF, Overseas, Part 17: GEN Truscott Visit

FSSF, Overseas, Part 17: GEN Truscott Visit

FSSF, Overseas, Part 20: Rome

FSSF, Overseas, Part 20: Rome

FSSF, Overseas, Part 21: MG Robert Frederick departs

FSSF, Overseas, Part 21: MG Robert Frederick departs

FSSF, Overseas, Part 19: Force in Artine

FSSF, Overseas, Part 19: Force in Artine

FSSF, Overseas, Part 16: 2nd Regiment Canal

FSSF, Overseas, Part 16: 2nd Regiment Canal

FSSF, Overseas, Part 18: 5th Army

FSSF, Overseas, Part 18: 5th Army

FSSF, Overseas, Part 15: 1st Regiment Ferry

FSSF, Overseas, Part 15: 1st Regiment Ferry

FSSF, Overseas, Part 12: Guard Positions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 12: Guard Positions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 13: Antitank Positions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 13: Antitank Positions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 14: Pushing Germans

FSSF, Overseas, Part 14: Pushing Germans

FSSF, Overseas, Part 11: Anzio sites

FSSF, Overseas, Part 11: Anzio sites

FSSF, Overseas, Part 10: Anzio

FSSF, Overseas, Part 10: Anzio

FSSF, Overseas, Part 9: Tourists Attractions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 9: Tourists Attractions

FSSF, Overseas, Part 8: Purple Heart Ceremony

FSSF, Overseas, Part 8: Purple Heart Ceremony

FSSF, Overseas, Part 7: Supply Movement

FSSF, Overseas, Part 7: Supply Movement

FSSF, Overseas, Part 6: Church Service

FSSF, Overseas, Part 6: Church Service

FSSF, Overseas, Part 5: Diffusing Bombs

FSSF, Overseas, Part 5: Diffusing Bombs

FSSF, Overseas, Part 4: MG Robert T. Frederick

FSSF, Overseas, Part 4: MG Robert T. Frederick

FSSF, Overseas, Part 3: Pep Talk

FSSF, Overseas, Part 3: Pep Talk