Special Operations Command (Australia)
The Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is a command within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was established in May 2003, to unite all of the ADF special forces units. As of 2007 Special Operations Command is fully operational. Australia's Special Operations Command is of equivalent status to Australia's Maritime, Land and Air Commands. All its constituent units are drawn from the Australian Army. It is modelled on the equivalent commands in the United States and British militaries.
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