Info merchant here.
Two facts about SOCOM; (A) They exist outside of the traditional command structure. (B) Subordinate units have 'chosen' to wear masks when applicable. They are also doing unit level ISO rotations as a form of mitigation.
Wear a mask or don't. Not here to tell anyone how to think. Merely offering information you might not have.
PS - Your canary is still good (since very few actually check).