by Wayne Gregory | Sep 15, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
Next Generation Leadership for Special Operations Forces Special operations forces (SOF) are at an inflection point. Operationally, they are rebalancing from an overwhelming focus on countering terrorist groups to a mix of that mission and others designed to support...
by Wayne Gregory | Jul 17, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
US Special Operations Command’s biggest exercise ever in Europe sends ‘a strategic message’ amid rising tension with Russia US Army Green Berets fast-rope out of a Hungarian Mi-17 helicopter during Exercise Trojan Footprint, April 28, 2022.US...
by Wayne Gregory | Jun 29, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
DON’T LET RUSSIA DOMINATE THE STRATEGIC CONCEPT Read full article on warontherocks.com When NATO members agree on a new Strategic Concept at their summit in Madrid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will dominate the discussion. But with this existential crisis rightfully...
by Wayne Gregory | Jun 9, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
THE SOF TRUTHS: A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE Read full article on Modern War Institute US special operations forces train, advise, and assist in at least sixty countries every day, preparing allies and partners for conflict. The SOF Truths...
by Wayne Gregory | May 25, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
SPECIAL OPERATIONS ARE DETERRENCE OPERATIONS: HOW UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES SHOULD BE USED IN STRATEGIC COMPETITION Read full article on Small Wars Journal Special Operations are Deterrence Operations: How United States Special Operations...
by Wayne Gregory | May 20, 2022 | SOF and Strategic Competition
Head of US special ops in Africa likens Wagner Group to ‘terrorist organization’ Read full article on breakingdefense.com “They bring just destabilization [and] instability wherever they go. They leave countries less secure and poorer when they leave. They...