Air Force special operations element

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Air Force special operations element

An element-size Air Force special operations headquarters. It is normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations component or detachment, depending upon size and duration of the operation. Also called AFSOE.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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