Special Forces or SF, is an elite special operations force of the U.S. Army trained for guerrilla warfare, unconventional warfare, and special operations.
The phrase Special forces is commonly used to refer to any soldier under Special Operations Command. However, the term "Special Forces" is a direct reference to The United States Army Green Beret's. The Green Beret cadre consists of 8 active groups 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 19th, 20th groups respectively. Special Forces are also Special Operations, however, there is only one Special Forces.
Special Forces Groups are futher distinguished by specific ODA (Operational Detatchment Alpha), not to be confused with ODD, or D-boys, Operational Detatchment Delta, or more commonly refered to as Delta Force. Also incorrectly lumped into the Special Forces nomenclature are RANGER Batts, NAVSPECWAR operators (SEALS, DEVGRU, NSWU) and Air Force CCT, PJ, TACP operators. While many of these units function in a similar capacity to SF operators, there are in fact not Special Forces, but are known by their aforementioned acronyms. All fall under JSOC (joint special operations command) thus can be accurately described as special operations.
The phrase Special forces is commonly used to refer to any soldier under Special Operations Command. However, the term "Special Forces" is a direct reference to The United States Army Green Beret's. The Green Beret cadre consists of 8 active groups 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 19th, 20th groups respectively. Special Forces are also Special Operations, however, there is only one Special Forces.
Special Forces Groups are futher distinguished by specific ODA (Operational Detatchment Alpha), not to be confused with ODD, or D-boys, Operational Detatchment Delta, or more commonly refered to as Delta Force. Also incorrectly lumped into the Special Forces nomenclature are RANGER Batts, NAVSPECWAR operators (SEALS, DEVGRU, NSWU) and Air Force CCT, PJ, TACP operators. While many of these units function in a similar capacity to SF operators, there are in fact not Special Forces, but are known by their aforementioned acronyms. All fall under JSOC (joint special operations command) thus can be accurately described as special operations.
I just got finished with the Q course
-really, Special Forces?
-yeah
-cool, my buddy is SF, he's in the navy, SEAL team 3
-he's not SF then, he's special warfare.
-really, Special Forces?
-yeah
-cool, my buddy is SF, he's in the navy, SEAL team 3
-he's not SF then, he's special warfare.
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A large pickup truck that has a suspension lift. They are obnoxiously loud, and have smoke stacks on the back. Most likely has "Alberta Proud" stickers on the back window or the tailgate. Usually driven by inbred rednecks who like to zip through towns to see if it impresses their cousins.
Also a prime example of compensation...
Commonly seen across all of Alberta, especially small towns, like Westlock, AB
Also a prime example of compensation...
Commonly seen across all of Alberta, especially small towns, like Westlock, AB
Cletus - Did you see John's new truck? I bet that'll finally get his Veronica to start dating him again.
George - It looks like shit, and sounds like shit though. It's just another dumb Alberta Special.
Cletus - Now listen here you city slicker, don't make fun of another mans truck, or I'll hunt you down with my big truck and put you on the wall with the rest of my prey.
John - But I thought your prey was family member's virginity.
George - It looks like shit, and sounds like shit though. It's just another dumb Alberta Special.
Cletus - Now listen here you city slicker, don't make fun of another mans truck, or I'll hunt you down with my big truck and put you on the wall with the rest of my prey.
John - But I thought your prey was family member's virginity.
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Get the William Special mug.Used to describe a situation when a person is fighting a smaller and less aggressive enemy but got knocked the fuck out because he doesn't know how to avoid a blatantly telegraphed kick or hit.
Johnny just got his KTFO. He was knocked out by some scrawny kid sticking his foot in the air and he just ran right into it. He caught the Daniel Laruso special.
The brothers gotta learn how to duck.
The brothers gotta learn how to duck.
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Get the Jinxy Cat Special mug.A "builder's special" is when land is purchased (or an existing house demolished) in an established neighborhood of well-appointed homes of unique architecture by a builder who then builds a pedestrian home consisting of mainstream components and little architectural interest. Builder specials are almost always in-fill to an existing neighborhood.
While all McMansions are Builder Specials, the derisive term Builder Special is reserved for a pedestrian home placed in a neighborhood of unique homes, whereas McMansions are often clustered together in a subdivision of McMansions.
While all McMansions are Builder Specials, the derisive term Builder Special is reserved for a pedestrian home placed in a neighborhood of unique homes, whereas McMansions are often clustered together in a subdivision of McMansions.
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