Special Operations Research Office (SORO)

The Special Operations Research Office (SORO) was a research organization established in the 1950s at Georgetown University, primarily funded by the U.S. government. It focused on analyzing and developing strategies for special military and intelligence operations during the Cold War, including tactics for covert activities, espionage, and psychological operations. SORO provided insights and guidance to improve the effectiveness of special operations, leveraging social sciences, linguistics, and strategic studies. Its work helped inform U.S. military and intelligence policies related to covert and unconventional warfare during its active years.