special forces (military science)

Johnny Walker--a nickname given by Navy SEALs--tells his story from the perspective of a native Iraqi who joined U.S. forces to help translate during the the 2003 invasion.

Some men and women in the armed forces shoot right to the top. Special Forces are the elite troops who work alone or in small teams on special and dangerous missions around the world. These high-caliber troops are the best of the best. Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and others perform and engage in secret unseen missions. From training programs and tests through the missions themselves, this book introduces readers to the adventurous and action-filled world of Special Forces, and highlights what it takes to be a part of this exclusive team. Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Quiz, Sidebars.

When a video surfaces of a man making terrorist demands, an ex-teammate of the Shadow Squadron recognizes the man as a former SEAL, lost in an operation nine years before--but something is strange about the video, and it is up to Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his team to locate and capture the apparent traitor in Afghanistan.

The Secretary of State's plane has gone down in the Central African Republic, Intelligence says he is currently in the hands of a bunch of child soldiers, and Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his Shadow Squadron are assigned to rescue him--but the situation is more complicated than Cross has been led to believe.

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his Shadow Squadron are assigned to extract a rogue CIA agent from Iran, but the agent claims he had to sever communications in order to complete his mission to create discord between two separate terrorist groups--and he wants the Shadow Squardron to help him.

Describes tactical training for special operations: selection, training, parachute, and other skills for Army Rangers, Coast Guard, Navy SEALS, and more.

Describes the world of special forces, discussing the skills needed, the technology that they use, and why there is a need for special forces.

Uses special forces training to look at the navigation and signaling techniques needed for survival.