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301st SFOD(FC)
HQ: Boise, ID
Subordinate to 6th Army
Commander: MAJ Dwight Crafford
On 27 Mar 1959, 6th Army, CONARC organized the 301st Special Forces Operational Detachment (FC) in Boise, Idaho, with sub-detachments, Team FAs found in Washington, Montana, Oregon, and California.
The 301st SFOD(FC) was subordinate to the 300th SFOD(FD) in Fayetteville, NC
The 301st SFOD(FC) and subordinate detachments were organized under TO&E 33-510R, dated 26 April 1955. The TO&E was based off the WW2 experience of the OSS in Europe and Asia the and FM 31-20 US Army Special Forces Group (Airborne).Â
The Team FC, was led by a LTC, had 24 men-6 Officers and 18 Enlisted.
The Team FA, was led by a CPT, had 15 men-2 Officers and 13 Enlisted.
MAJ Dwight Crofford, would be the Commander for the 301st SFOD(FC).
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On 1 Feb 1961, the 17th SFG(A) was activated in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and California.Â
15 April 1960, the entire SF establishment was formally brought under the Army’s new Combat Arms Regimental System (CARS). This paper scheme initially provided for a maximum of 24 SF Groups, initially all in the Active Component (AC). 14 December 1960, seven Groups (2nd, 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 24th) were reallocated from AC to USAR
The 17th SFG(A) was organized under TO&E 33-105D, dated 21 Mar 60. This new TO&E brought the Special Forces units in line with the US Army unit organizations and terminology.Â
The 17th SFG(A) wore the Reserve Component Special Forces beret flash and striker bar.
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17th SFG(A)
HQ: Boise, ID
Commander: LTC Dwight CÂ Crofford
A Co CDR: MAJ Oscar Peterson
B Co CDR: LTC Alfeo LÂ Bernardi
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