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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 low-intensity conflict.
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 of a Department of Defense (DoD) Irregular Warfare Center and the development of curriculum guidance, the U.S. risks underpreparing IW practitioners.
U.S. special operations forces have a unique role to play in today’s strategic competition with China and Russia, yet—outside a niche community—understanding of what SOF do is limited, outdated, and under-appreciated. It’s time that changed.
Marine special operators are using fiction to envision the future
Short stories by Marine Raiders are driving discussions about the evolution of MARSOC through 2040, its commander writes.
BY MAJ. GEN. MATTHEW TROLLINGER
COMMANDER, MARINE FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
APRIL 28, ...
By Clementine G. Starling and Alyxandra Marine
Today, the US Joint Force grapples with an array of security challenges that transcend traditional boundaries and cut across theaters and domains. US competitors—China and Russia—conduct military, information, economic, cyber, and diplomatic ...
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
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