Sub-Commands
During its establishment as SOCOM in the mid-90s it had three sub-commands, namely: the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) that was tasked to plan for and conduct Unconventional Warfare Operations; the First Scout Ranger Regiment that was tasked to conduct special reconnaissance and direct action operations against high value targets; and, the Psy-Ops Group that was tasked to plan for and conduct psychological operations in designated areas.
The Psy-Ops Group was later detached from SOCOM and was assigned to the Civil Military Operations Group, PA (CMOG, PA).
Currently, SOCOM is composed of three combat units with distinct capabilities that perform various missions in the conduct of special operations, namely:
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