When did 7th SFG move to Florida?
2011
In 2011, 7th SFG(A) relocated from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The current Group Commander as of July 2019 is COL John W. Sannes, who had wide experience in the 3rd Special Forces Group (United States).
Where is 7th SFG stationed?
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Area of Responsibility (AOR) includes the land mass of Latin America south of Mexico; the waters adjacent to Central America and South America; the Caribbean Sea, its 13 island nations, European and U.S. territories; the Gulf of Mexico; and a portion of the Atlantic Ocean.
Where is Camp Bull Simons?
Members of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participate in the Best ODA and SOT-A Assessment on Camp “Bull” Simons, Fla., Apr. 29, 2022. Teams…
When was the 7th Special Forces Group established?
9 July 1942
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was first constituted as the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Special Service Force on 9 July 1942 at Camp William Harrison, Montana.
Which SF group is in Africa?
The 3rd Special Forces Group
The 3rd Special Forces Group was reactivated in 1990. It’s AO initially consisted of the Caribbean and West Africa.
Are 7th Special Forces Group Green Berets?
Unconventional warfare is uniquely Special Forces. It is the soul of the Green Beret, from their predecessors in the OSS of World War II to the SF soldiers of today.
What is the Bull Simons Award?
Silver Star
Bronze Star MedalAir Medal
Arthur D. Simons/Awards
What do Green Berets do?
The Army’s Special Forces soldiers known as “Green Berets” are military legends for service members and civilians alike. They take on terrorists through quiet, guerilla war-style missions in foreign countries. Green Beret teams operate in any environment, from city fighting to jungle warfare to desert scouting.