In 2009, Thielenhaus was selected for Special Forces Training, and completed the Special Forces Detachment Officer Qualification Course in 2010. Thielenhaus was then assigned to Operational...

Original, unofficial patch for Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 1312 - A Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. Fully-embroidered design with merrowed edge. One from a batch made for the unit by our shop around 2011.

Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. THIS GREAT DESERT COLORED PATCH FOR NEW 4 DIGIT SFODA 1713 WAS ONCE THE 3 DIGIT SFODA 172. THE PATCH HAS A WINGED SKULL OVER THE SPECIAL FORCES (ACTUALLY OSS) CROSSED ARROWS. ABOUT 4 INCHES ACROSS AND 2 1/4 INCHES TALL WITH A VELCRO BACK.

The Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), also known as an SFOD-A or an 'A-Team', is the primary fighting force of the Green Berets. ODA - Composition. ODAs are made up of 12 men, each with a separate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Each ODA member is cross-trained in other specialties. A typical 12-man ODA comprises:

This is an original ODA-1312 1st Special Forces Group Patch. This is the actual insignia received by the Team in 2011.This insignia is pictured on page 64 in the new US Army Special Forces Team Histor...from

Aug 24, 2016 · SSG Thompson, age 28, of Irvine, California died of injuries caused by an IED that detonated near his patrol while conducting dismounted operations. SSG Thompson was assigned to ODA 1312, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

• The four digit ODA numbering system reflects the addition of a fourth battalion to each active duty SFG.* • ODAs are identified by the SFG, the battalion, the company, and the team number in

Today, the Special Forces (SF) Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODA) consists of twelve soldiers. However, that has not always been the case. Its number of personnel has ranged from twelve to fifteen, depending upon era and contemporary doctrine and force structure requirements.

Aug 23, 2016 · Commanders Message to the 1st SFG(A) Family Dear 1st SFG(A) Family and Team, It is with a heavy heart that I tell you about the tragic loss of one of our own. SSG Matthew Thompson, from ODA 1312 was...

SSG Matthew V. Thompson, ODA 1312, was killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on August 23rd, 2016. He is survived by his wife Rachel, and his parents, Mark and Lynda. Gifts to the SFCT in...