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Special Operations Service

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History

'''The 32nd Special Operations Service Regiment, more commonly known as the Special Operations Service (SOS) is a special operations force of the Atlesian Armed Forces. The SOS was originally founded during the Great War as the Atlesian Commando Brigade (ACB) to conduct direct action raids and operate behind enemy lines. The Brigade conducted operations in Vale and Mistral for 6 years before being disbanded by after the Vytal Negotiations. The unit was reformed after the Battle of Fort Castle as the 32nd Special Operations Service Regiment when the Atlesian Council realized that having a military special operations force would allow the Special Operatives Unit to focus on dealing with Grimm while the Military SOF could focus on dealing with human and faunus threats. The primary mission of the unit became Counter-Terrorism following the change of leadership and tactics in the White Fang. The SOS has also been known to work alongside Huntsman and Huntresses, cooperation that was most notably seen during the Fall of Beacon Academy. '''

Mission

'''The Special Operations Service primarly specializes in conducting conducting counter-terrorism operations in maritime, jungle, urban, arctic, mountainous, and desert environments. Their mission also includes special reconnaissance, direct action, unconventional warfare, forgien internal defense, and airborne operations behind enemy lines. The SOS has been accused of conducting clandestine operations for Professor Ozpin, although Atlesian Council and General Ironwood continue to deny these claims. '''

Organization

'''The Special Operations Service normally has a strength of 400-600, and is composed of six operational squadrons: A,B, C,D,E, and F. Each squadron is composed of 65 soldiers and are commanded by Major, and is divided into four troops. Troops usually consist of 16 soldiers (who are also referred to by “Operators” and “Blades”) and each troop is divided in four fireteams. A fireteam is composed of 4 troops and are usually commanded by an NCO. '''

Training and Selection

'''Selection for the Special Operations Service is held twice a year, and is an entirely voluntary process. The unit originally did not allow women or faunus to join until 5 years before the events of RWBY, when the restriction was lifted after a vote by the Atlesian Council. To volunteer for selection, recruits must: ''' '''Once recruits meet these requirements, They are accepted into SOS Selection, which is composed of 4 phases of training. '''
 * Be 18-32 
 * Be an active duty member of the Atlesian Military  
 * Pass the psychological evaluation with a score of 80 
 * Have 20/20 vision in both eyes, with corrective surgery being a possibility
 * Pass the SOS Physical Fitness Test, Which requires recruits to: 
 * Do 42 Push-ups in under 2 minutes. 
 * Do 50 Sit-ups in under 2 minutes 
 * Do 6 pull ups. 
 * Run 1.5 miles fully kitted (in uniform and with tactical gear on) in under 11 minutes. 
 * Swim 500 meters in under 12 minutes. 
 * 1) Briefing Phase (1 week): 

'''Once the final phase of Selection is completed, new operators are given a winged dagger insignia to wear on their dress uniforms, and are assigned to an active squadron. '''
 * 1) In this phase, Recruits learn what is expected of them as members of the SOS. 
 * 2) Aptitude Phase (8 weeks):  
 * In this phase, recruits undergo further physical training. 
 * Each event is timed, and recruits’ scores must continuously improve or they will be discharged.  
 * One of the tests in this phase is known as “The March”: Where recruits must march across the 40 miles of the Vale wilderness in under 2 hours with a 35 lbs rucksack, a weapon, and food and medical supplies. 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">At the end of this phase known as “Hell Week”: An event where recruits train non-stop for 7 days straight. Recruits are only allowed to sleep for 4 hours during this phase of training. During this phase, instructors may purposefully leave out details for events (For example: During an exercise with a 35lb log, the instructor may leave out mention of the log) and sharp eared trainees will be awarded with doing the task without the added burden, and may be allowed to rest next to a fire and even sleep for a few minutes. 
 * 1) <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">  Survival Training (4 Weeks): 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In this phase, recruits are taught how to survive in any environment and scenario. 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Recruits also undergo anti-integration training and learn how to escape POW scenarios.  
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">This phase is noted as having the most drop-outs of the SOS Selection, along with hell week, due to the brutal conditions. It is also noted for having more training deaths than any other training phase in the Atlesian Military. 
 * 1) <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Warfare Training (14 Weeks): 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In this phase, recruits are taught how to execute small, squad based operations.  
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Recruits undergo training in intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, patrolling, close-quarters battle, direct action raids, the use of edged weapons such as knives and daggers, counter sniping techniques, how to operate any vehicle while executing high-speed and evasive driving techniques, handling explosives, infiltrating enemy lines,snatch-and-grab techniques, how to handle prisoners and high-value friendly VIPs, and provide medical treatment if needed. 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">They also learn how to conduct airborne and amphibious insertions. 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">They also receive training from Ace Ops instructors on how to defend themselves against surprise attacks by Grimm and how to unlock and use their auras. 
 * 1) <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Operator Qualification Training (14 Weeks): 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In the final phase, Recruits undergo training to improve basic skills, as well as learn new tactics and techniques. 
 * <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Most of the details of this phase are classified due to security concerns.

Equipment

'''The Special Operations Service equips its operators with high tech equipment such as night vision/thermal goggles, plate carriers to maximize mobility, drones, binoculars with night vision and thermal capabilities, and mantas with stealth compatibles. These are only some examples, as most of the equipment used is classified for security reasons. '''

Weapons 

'''Special Operations Service Operators are equipped with both normal and hybrid weapons. All operators are also given a special dagger for cqc. '''

Motto

“Out of darkness, we bring light”