Publication
17 Nov 2008
This report analyzes the contribution of US Special Operation Forces to the US national defense strategy. The Special Forces are elite, highly trained military units that conduct operations that typically exceed the capabilities of conventional forces. They have figured prominently in US military operations since 2001 and have become central to the implementation of US national defense strategy with respect to the war against violent Islamic radicalism. Their role will most likely remain pivotal in the upcoming years.
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Author | Robert Martinage |
Series | CSBA Studies |
Publisher | Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) |
Copyright | © 2008 Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) |