Special Ops: Air Commandos

Freedman, Jeri. Special Ops: Air Commandos. Part of the Inside Special Forces series. 2015. 64p. ISBN 978-1477779934. Available at 358.4 FRE on the library shelves.

Each branch of the U.S. military has its own special forces. Rangers are the Air Force’s specially trained military personnel, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice anywhere in the world and provide airborne assault capabilities. This book presents information about the history of airborne operations and the current selection, training and preparation process that soldiers interested in joining the Rangers must go through. Several missions are then reviewed and the key roles played by airborne troops are described. Military gear and equipment such as attack helicopters and firearms are also discussed. Finally, the participation of special forces in peaceful missions such as the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 are explored. Fans of the military will appreciate the descriptions of American air commandos.

Books in this series include:

• Black Ops and Other Special Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team
• Special Ops: Air Commandos
• Black Ops and Other Special Missions of the U.S. Navy SEALs
• Special Ops: Military Intelligence
• Special Ops: Tactical Training
• Special Ops: Weapons and Gear