No Room for Error: The Covert Operations of America's Special Tactics Units from Iran to Afghanistan: The Covert Operation of America's Special Tactics Units from Iran to Afghanistan - Rilegato

Carney, John T., Jr.; Schemmer, Benjamin F.

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ISBN 10: 0345453336 ISBN 13: 9780345453334

Casa editrice: Ballantine Books, 2002

Riassunto

The creator and first commanding officer of the USAF's Special Tactics Units reveals the inside workings of the U.S. military's secret special forces, going behing the scenes to provide the latest information on the war against terrorism on the front lines in Afghanistan.

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Col. John T. Carney Jr., the founding father of Air Force Special Tactics, was the first commanding officer of any such unit. Originally a six-man team known as Brand X, this elite unit now comprises a group of seven squadrons deployed worldwide. In 1996, Carney was presented the U.S. Special Operations Command Medal for his outstanding contributions to the revitalization of special operations, and, in 1997, he was inducted into the Air Commando Hall of Fame. He is now President of the non-profit Special Operations Warrior Foundation providing full college scholarships to over 360 children of Special Operators killed in service to their country. He lives in Tampa, Florida.

Benjamin F. Schemmer is a West Point and Army Ranger graduate, and a former paratrooper. He is the author of The

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Ballantine Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0345453336
• ISBN 13: 9780345453334
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 334
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