SPECIAL OPS XCURSIONS INC

Name

SPECIAL OPS XCURSIONS INC

Legal name

Special Ops Xcursions

Website

https://specialopsxcursions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Family Support Services

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation programs
• Military family support
• Nonprofit excursions
• Special operations wellness
• Guided hunting trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donors contribute to fund events and operational costs. The organization accepts donations via mail (check) and PayPal.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors including Benchmade, Refuge Forums, Otis, Nashville Armory, Final Flight Outfitters, Beverage and Broadcasting, and Leup provide financial support and in-kind contributions to offset event costs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Special Ops Xcursions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and delivers no-cost, fully guided outdoor recreational excursions for active duty U.S. Special Operations Forces service members and their families. Activities include hunting, fishing, kids camps, family field days, trap and skeet shooting, archery range days, family retreats, African Safaris, music writing getaways with Nashville recording artists, and camping, with meals, gear, clothing, bait, ammo, and guide services covered by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Special Ops Xcursions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a single unified service: free, all-inclusive outdoor recreational excursions for active duty Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members, their families, and teams. The program offers diverse outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, kids camps, family field days, trap and skeet shooting, archery range days, family retreats, African Safaris, music writing getaways, and camping. The organization operates with a 1:1 ratio of guests to guides in small group settings, providing meals, gear, clothing, bait, ammo, and fully guided experiences at no cost to participants. Founded in 2012 by Green Berets from 1stSFG(A) & 5thSFG(A), the organization grew from 8 guests in its first year (2013) to hosting nearly 1000 program participants annually across events held throughout the United States, Canada, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Ops Xcursions Outdoor Adventure Program Free, all-inclusive outdoor recreational excursions for active duty U.S. Special Operations Forces service members and their families, including hunting, fishing, kids camps, family field days, trap and skeet shooting, archery range days, family retreats, African Safaris, music writing getaways with Nashville recording artists, and camping. Meals, gear, clothing, bait, ammo, and fully guided services are provided at no cost to participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1000 SOF warriors, children, and spouses served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BenchmademinorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• Refuge ForumsminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• OtisminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• Nashville ArmoryminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• Final Flight OutfittersminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• Beverage and BroadcastingminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• LeupminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Special Ops Xcursions. Listed among organizational sponsors on the website.
• Local Volunteers, Outfitters, and Professional GuidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization acts as a facilitator bringing together local volunteers, outfitters, and professional guides who donate their time to provide no-cost outdoor adventures for active duty Special Operators and their families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: 501(c)(3) nonprofit using fly fishing and associated activities to support disabled veterans and active duty service members. Operates a similar volunteer-driven model serving military communities through outdoor recreation, with comparable beneficiary outcomes around decompression and recovery.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit providing adaptive sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for wounded warriors, disabled veterans, and civilians with disabilities. Operates similar volunteer-driven recreational programming serving military-affiliated populations.
• Green Beret Foundation: Nonprofit providing direct and continuous support to Green Berets and their families, including recreation, family support, and transition assistance. Specifically serves the same SOF subgroup (Special Forces) as Special Ops Xcursions.
• Team River Runner: National nonprofit providing adaptive paddling (kayaking) programs for veterans and community members with disabilities. Operates volunteer-led outdoor recreation programs serving wounded warriors through regional chapters.
• Heroes on the Water: Nonprofit using kayak fishing and outdoor experiences to support veterans, active duty military, and first responders with physical and mental recovery. Closely comparable mission, beneficiary model, and volunteer-driven delivery.

Others

• Ducks Unlimited: Largest nonprofit waterfowl conservation organization in the U.S., engaged in hunting-related habitat work. Not military-focused, but shares core outdoor recreation activities (hunting, conservation) with Special Ops Xcursions' program offerings.
• Trout Unlimited: Coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit with active military and veterans engagement programs. Overlaps with Special Ops Xcursions on fishing-based recreation and conservation-adjacent outdoor activities.
• National Shooting Sports Foundation: Trade association for the firearms and shooting sports industry. Related to Special Ops Xcursions through shooting sports activities (trap, skeet, archery, instructional shooting) but operates as an industry trade body rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large, well-established veteran services nonprofit supporting wounded veterans across multiple program areas including physical wellness, mental health, and outdoor engagement. Operates at much greater scale but covers overlapping beneficiary populations and recreational program types.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/specopxcursions
• Facebookfacebook.com/specialopsxcursions
• Instagraminstagram.com/specialopsxcursions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/special-ops-xcursions-inc

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