Special Operations Command Korea
| Special Operations Command, Korea | |
|---|---|
SOCKOR Seal | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Role | serves as the headquarters for command and control of all U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) assets in Korea, develops supporting plans, and works together with the Republic of Korea Special Warfare Command (ROK SWC) |
| Part of | United States Special Operations Command United States Indo-Pacific Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Humphreys Pyeongtaek, South Korea |
| Color of berets (U.S. Army Personnel) | Tan Maroon Rifle green |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | BG Derek N. Lipson |
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| Beret flash (U.S. Army Personnel) | |
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The Special Operations Command Korea or SOCKOR, the United States (U.S.) Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) in the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a Sub-Unified Command assigned under the Combatant Command (CCMD) of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), who delegated Operational Command (OPCON) of SOCKOR to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Commander, who further delegated OPCON of SOCKOR to the United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander.
SOCKOR focuses on readiness and the ability to fight in defense of the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This is accomplished through several means, ranging from individual and unit readiness and training to continuous updates and validation of operational plans, and participation in Joint Chiefs of Staff meetings and other exercises.