by Joey Middleton | Dec 19, 2024 | SOF Policy
By Jim Garamone, DOD News Special operations forces have been crucial in U.S. counterterrorism efforts, but they also have a place in what is also known as a great power competition, said Chris Maier, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and...
by Joey Middleton | Sep 16, 2024 | SOF Policy
By Ken Gleiman This article addresses the challenges faced by the United States in maintaining a sustained approach to irregular warfare (IW), historically marked by a “boom and bust” cycle of investment and focus. Despite recent advances, including the establishment...
by Roro Fernandez | May 15, 2024 | SOF Policy
Hearing Before The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Special Operations Of The Committee On Armed Services House Of Representatives One Hundred Eighteenth Congress First Session Hearing Held March 9, 2023 Download...
by Roro Fernandez | Oct 23, 2023 | SOF Policy
SOCOM Wants New Targeting Tools for Urban Battles U.S. Special Operations Command is on the hunt for new non-line-of-sight targeting systems. Special tactics operators conduct close-quarters battle training at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, Jan. 27, 2023....
by Roro Fernandez | Jul 8, 2023 | SOF Policy
Exclusive: Army secretary talks force structure cuts, SOF ‘reform’ The Army is preparing to ax some units and restructure others, the service’s top civilian told Army Times in an exclusive phone interview Friday, but it’s still not clear when and how the changes will...
by Roro Fernandez | Jul 4, 2023 | SOF Policy
Navy SEALs Seek New Tech for Covert Missions 6/30/2023By Stew Magnuson Air Force Photo: A Navy SEAL participates in Exercise Trident 18-4 near Hurlburt Field, Florida. TAMPA, Florida — Whether it is in super-fast and stealthy boats, mini-submarines or...
