About this Unit
**SOF/SOG 3, Drug Enforcement** is a specialized military unit tasked with counter-narcotics operations. Established in the early 2000s, the unit was created to address the growing threat of drug trafficking and its links to organized crime and terrorism. SOF/SOG 3 operates in coordination with both domestic law enforcement and international partners, conducting high-risk raids, surveillance, and interdiction missions in drug-producing and transit regions. Over the years, the unit has been credited with disrupting major drug networks, seizing large quantities of narcotics, and capturing high-value targets involved in the drug trade.
Historical Facts
• Origins: SOF/SOG 3, Drug Enforcement, is a specialized unit that emerged in response to the increasing use of narcotics by insurgent groups and the involvement of organized crime in funding terrorism.
• Dual Mandate: The unit operates at the intersection of counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism, making it unique among military special operations forces worldwide.
• International Cooperation: SOF/SOG 3 frequently collaborates with foreign military and law enforcement agencies on joint anti-drug operations, including intelligence sharing and combined raids.
• Stealth Operations: The unit is known for executing covert missions deep within hostile territory to dismantle drug labs, seize shipments, and apprehend high-value targets.
• High-Tech Equipment: SOF/SOG 3 employs advanced surveillance drones, night vision gear, and encrypted communications to maintain operational superiority in challenging environments.
• Jungle Warfare Expertise: Many unit members are trained in jungle warfare, allowing them to operate effectively in dense, drug-producing regions such as Southeast Asia and South America.
• Notable Operation – “Silent Harvest”: In 2017, SOF/SOG 3 led a successful operation that resulted in the destruction of a major cartel’s primary cocaine processing facility without a single shot being fired.
• Counter-IED Training: Recognizing the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in drug trafficking corridors, the unit’s bomb disposal experts regularly clear routes and dismantle booby traps.
• Undercover Capabilities: Select operatives are cross-trained in undercover work, allowing them to infiltrate smuggling networks and gather actionable intelligence from within.
• Humanitarian Impact: Beyond direct action, SOF/SOG 3 supports local communities by providing medical aid and infrastructure support during anti-drug campaigns, helping to reduce the influence of cartels.
