Special Operations Command Europe

Definition/Scope: Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) is a subordinate unified command of US European Command exercising operational control of theater Army, Navy, and Air Force Special Operation Forces (SOF). SOCEUR is responsible to CDRUSEUCOM/SACEUR for SOF readiness, targeting, exercises, plans, joint and combined training, NATO/partnership activities, and execution of counterterrorism, peacetime and contingency operations.

Acronym:

SOCEUR

Broader Terms:

EUCOM
European Command
JSOTF
Special Operations Command
USSOCOM

Narrower Terms:

CD
Combat Search And Rescue
Counterdrug Activities
Countermine activities
CS
CSAR
Humanitarian Assistance
Security Assistance