The verb ELABORATE has 4 senses: 1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. 2. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product. 3. make more complex, intricate, or richer.
The US Army Special Forces are a Tier One spec ops force known worldwide as the Green Berets. SOFREP covers Special Forces with topics written by real Special Forces Operators.
In Iraq and in Afghanistan, the Army Special Forces and the Ranger both conduct raids. In general, that is where the similarities stop. SF conducts raids with partner forces, trains partner forces, collects intelligence, works with locals. and does a number of different mission.