Spec Ops

Definition

Special Operations — elite military units trained for unconventional missions that regular forces can't handle. They are the final boss of military personnel, operating in the shadows with skills that make action movies look like documentaries. Their budget is classified, probably for everyone's sanity.

Example Usage

"Spec Ops completed the mission in 37 minutes. It took the rest of us 37 minutes just to figure out how to read the mission briefing upside down."

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