724th Special Tactics Group

724th Special Tactics Group
724th Special Tactics Group emblem
Active1943–1944; 2011–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleSpecial Operations Forces
Part ofAir Force Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQPope Army Airfield
EngagementsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War

The 724th Special Tactics Group is one of the special operations ground components of the 24th Special Operations Wing, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. The group is headquartered at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The group is composed of four squadrons, also located on Pope Field.

The group was initially created as the 724th Training Group on 22 January 1943 and activated on 28 February 1943. It was disbanded on 30 April 1944.