(DoD) Those Active and Reserve Component Navy forces designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called NSW forces or NAVSOF.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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