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Air Force Special Operations Detachment

From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD) A squadron-size headquarters, which could be a composite organization composed of different Air Force special operations assets. The detachment is normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations component, joint special operations task force, or joint task force, depending upon size and duration of the operation.
Also Known As: AFSOD
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