AFSOC
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Air Force Special Operations Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
AFSOC stands for Air Force Special Operations Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Air Force component of US Special Operations Command, providing special operations aircraft such as AC-130J gunships, MC-130J tankers and CV-22 tiltrotors, along with special tactics airmen. It is headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
Example: AFSOC gunships provided close air support during the overnight raid.
Usage notes
Established in 1990. Special tactics squadrons include combat controllers, pararescuemen, tactical air control party specialists and special reconnaissance airmen. AFSOC also flies armed overwatch and long-range infiltration missions for other special operations forces.
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