Osprey Publishing Weapons of the US Special Operations Command WPN69

Osprey Publishing Weapons of the US Special Operations Command

Since 1987, the US Special Operations Command has used a wide array of sophisticated weapons in action around the world. This fully illustrated study explores the origins, development, and combat record of the distinctive weaponry carried by these elite forces, from pistols to assault rifles.

The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the world's arsenal. Whether Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, the SOCOM troops select weapons that match their mission requirements, but which also sit at the cutting edge of combat technology.

What You'll Discover

• Specialized Weaponry: Detailed coverage of handguns, submachine guns, sniper systems, and multi-caliber battle rifles used by elite forces including Army Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marine Raiders
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Assessment of tactical accessories such as advanced optics, suppressed systems, and rail-mounted modules that transform standard firearms into specialized mission-specific platforms
• Combat Records: Analysis of how these weapons have been used in modern theaters of operation since 1987
• Unique Acquisition Process: Insight into how SOCOM units select and field combat technology often ahead of the broader armed services
• Full-Color Artwork: Specially commissioned illustrations, technical diagrams, and photographs depicting elite units in action with their specialized gear

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Development
• Use
• Impact
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Index

This absorbing study lifts the veil on some of the most distinctive hand-held weapon systems of US special operations forces. While SOCOM troops frequently use standard-issue weaponry, they also adopt many specialist pieces of kit that are not so accessible to the broader armed services, including sniper rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns, as well as high-tech tactical accessories used to transform standard weaponry into something exceptional.

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Product Details:

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• ISBN: 9781472833099
• SKU: OSPWPN69
• Format: Illustrated reference book