Task Forces in Popular Culture
- In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, some of the main characters are from an elite, multinational task force called Task Force 141 which is British. Later Americans, Australians, Canadians, Irish and finally New Zealanders and when in the past even used Russian Loyalists. Their main opponent is Russia under control from extreme nationalists. In the direct sequel, Modern Warfare 3, the Task Force is disavowed after the events of the previous game; however, they still remain active in an attempt to end the now-ensuing World War III.
- In the TV series Hawaii Five-O, Steven "Steve" McGarrett created the so-called "Five-O Task Force" which was group of state police based in Hawaii, hence Hawaii Five-O
- Berkeley, California rapper Lil B created an online 'task force', instructed to defend him and his music from critics through online comments, as a way of connecting with his fans. According to him, only his most dedicated fans, whom would already be a part of Bitch Mob, his self-inspired name for his fanbase, are members of his vigilante task force. The main role of this elite group is to protect Lil B at all costs. On Friday, November 16, 2012, Lil B announced that the first annual Task Force Veterans Day would be held on December 22nd.
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