The U.S. Army’s USAE Special Operations Command North (SOC North) is a military unit responsible for overseeing special operations within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility. This includes Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and adjacent waters. SOC North supports joint and interagency special operations forces in various missions such as counter-drug, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response. It coordinates with other military branches, federal agencies, and international partners to ensure effective execution of these tasks. The command’s headquarters are located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.