Special Forces History

Colonel Aaron Bank

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Colonel Aaron Bank is considered by some as the "father of Special Forces". Although many historical figures played a role in the early days of Special Forces and the period prior to the 1950s; Col Bank is one of the more prominent.

Col Bank was one of the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) that was formed during World War II to conduct unconventional warfare. The OSS is considered the organization from which U.S. Army Special Forces draws its lineage.