8240th Army Unit
| 8240th Army Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 1951–November 1952 |
| Allegiance | UN |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Artillery observer Clandestine operation Close-quarters battle Direct action HUMINT Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Parachuting Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
| Size | 100 |
| Commanders | |
| Unit Commander | Captain Donald Seibert |
The 8240th Army Unit (8240th AU) was an American guerrilla commando unit that operated during the Korean War that specialized in clandestine operation, commando style raids, gathering tactical field intelligence, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, and special operations behind enemy lines. It consisted of US Army advisors who mainly trained South Korean partisans for operations in North Korea.