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United States Army Special Forces

The United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are a special operations force of the United States Army. They are mentioned in connection with several individuals involved in covert operations and intelligence activities.[^1]

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The U.S. Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, are a special operations force of the U.S. Army. They are mentioned in connection with several individuals involved in covert operations and intelligence activities.1

Michael Hand, co-founder of Nugan Hand Bank, was a highly decorated Special Forces Green Beret soldier in Vietnam. He later moved to the clandestine CIA war in Laos.1

Bo Gritz was also a highly decorated Special Forces Green Beret in Vietnam. Both Gritz and Hand had special knowledge of intelligence operations in the Golden Triangle.1

An American code-named "Charlie," who allegedly helped Michael Hand escape from Australia to Fiji, was identified as a former member of the U.S. Special Forces and an ex-CIA operative.1

Allan Boyak, an attorney who represented Michael Riconosciuto, had a background in the U.S. Army Special Forces and reportedly did some contract work for the CIA during the 1960s and early 1970s.1


  1. Seymour, Cheri. The Last Circle: Danny Casolaro’s Investigation into the Octopus and the PROMIS Software Scandal. First Edition. TrineDay, 2010.

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