Special military operations are those of small units that use unconventional training and equipment, specialised intelligence, and unorthodox approach, on missions characterised by political sensitivity and limited opportunity. This book gives a history of special ops, and an overview of the various organizations, including US Army Rangers, US Navy SEALS, British SAS, and Russian Spetznatz, with templates for typical special ops troopers and officers of each nationality. Typical operations are described, as are opposing forces, as well as specialised weapons.