### Question
Can you define what special operations forces means?


### Answer
**Special operations forces** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 1788a*:

> those forces of the armed forces identified as special operations forces under section 167(i) [1](#1788a_1_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1788a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 88-MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND MILITARY CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS**

