The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) was established in 1980 following the failed hostage rescue attempt in Iran. Its primary objective was to improve the coordination between various special operations forces within the U.S. military and to provide a centralized command structure for these forces. Initially, JSOC consisted of only a small staff, but it quickly grew in size and capability.
In the 1980s, JSOC was involved in a number of significant operations, including the invasion of Grenada in 1983 and the capture of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega in 1989. During this time, JSOC also began to develop its own specialized units, including the Army's Delta Force ....
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