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The Para-Commandos of USSOCOM

U.S. Special Operations Command
Aug. 21, 1970 | 2:32

A TV news feature about the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, also known as the Para-Commandos. The feature reveals some of their training and the reason why they perform for the public. The team is comprised of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and DoD Civilians from SOCOM. Also available in high definition.