Mission
Directly supports unified and theater special operations commands by conducting close air support, armed reconnaissance, and interdiction missions worldwide in support of Secretary of Defense taskings.
The AC-130U aircraft flown by the 4th SOS are maintained by the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
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