Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force CJSOTF-A Afghanistan Shield Patch

The Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan (CJSOTF-A) was the multinational, elite special operations command formed in the early stages of the post-9/11 conflict. Composed of Green Berets, Rangers, Special Mission Units, and allied special forces from multiple nations, CJSOTF-A executed some of the most complex missions of the Global War on Terror — from direct action and reconnaissance to foreign internal defense and partner nation training.

Drawing inspiration from the original unofficial insignia used by SOF members and coalition partners in Afghanistan, this patch blends battlefield symbolism with bold, modern design — an ode to warriors who executed high-stakes missions in one of the most unforgiving operational environments of the 21st century.