Special forces is a generic term for any elite military units that conduct specialized operations such as reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and counter-terrorism actions.
Most military powers possess such units. A few notable exceptions are the Klingon Empire and the Dominion. The soldiers from both consider themselves to be "elite" warriors. (LUG RPG: The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)
Special forces units[]
Federation[]
- 3rd Andorian Battalion (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)
- Starfleet Intelligence Special Operations Branch (Prometheus)
- Starfleet Intelligence Special Operations Branch (TCE)
- Starfleet Rapid Response Teams (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)
- Starfleet Rangers (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)
- Starfleet Special Expeditionary Assault Landing team (Pendragon)
- Federation Special Operations Command (Star Trek: Remington)