To educate members and the public regarding the history, present contributions and future development of US Army Special Forces (consistent with US security regulations). To assist in keeping Special Forces units adequately manned and equipped for the defense of the United States and the Free World by supporting the establishment of Special Forces Branch as the premiere combat force within the US Army. To unite fraternally all persons who are now or have been assigned to the United States Army Special Forces. To perpetuate the Special Forces traditions. To commemorate fittingly the memory of Special Forces troops who have given or shall give their lives in defense of the Free World. To forward and promote the general welfare and prosperity of the members and to improve by all lawful means their status and conditions. To be a source of inspiration and esprit de corps for all Special Forces Units.