1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)
The 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) is a division-level special operations forces command within the United States Army Special Operations Command. The command was first established in 1989 and reorganized in 2014 grouping together the Army Special Forces (a.k.a. "the Green Berets"), psychological operations, civil affairs, and support troops into a single organization operating out of its headquarters at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
| 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) | |
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1st Special Forces Command Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The arrowhead alludes to the American Indian's basic skills in which Special Forces personnel are trained to a high degree. The dagger represents the unconventional nature of Special Forces operations, and the three lightning flashes, their ability to strike rapidly by air, water or land. | |
| Active | 1989–present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Size | 22,971 personnel authorized (FY2014):
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| Part of | US Army Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Liberty, North Carolina |
| Engagements | War on Terror
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| Commanders | |
| Commanding General | MG Lawrence G. Ferguson |
| Deputy Commander | Vacant |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Ted C. Munter |
| Insignia | |
| Beret flash of the command | |
| Distinctive unit insignia and regimental insignia of the special forces | |
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