Which personnel and units are considered Army Special Operations Forces?

• A. Infantry divisions
• B. Civil Affairs, Military Information Support Operations, Rangers, Special Forces, Special Mission Units, and Army Special Operations Aviation Forces assigned to USASOC
• C. Armor regiments
• D. Cyber command units

Answer: (B)

Army Special Operations Forces are the Army’s specialized forces under USASOC, trained and equipped for unique missions that support national security across irregular warfare and sensitive operations. This includes the special capabilities of Civil Affairs units, Military Information Support Operations, the Rangers, the Green Berets (Special Forces), Special Mission Units, and Army Special Operations Aviation forces assigned to USASOC. These elements are distinct from conventional Army formations and cyber-focused units because their missions, selection processes, and training are tailored for small, highly capable teams conducting direct action, foreign internal defense, unconventional warfare, information operations, and other clandestine or sensitive tasks. Conventional infantry divisions and armor regiments represent large-scale, standard Army warfare, while cyber command units operate under different branches and command structures, not as part of ARSOF.