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A Theory Of Special Operations
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Author : Robert G Spulak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-06
A Theory Of Special Operations written by Robert G Spulak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-06 with categories.
Building on Rear Admiral William McRaven's seminal work "Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice," Dr. Spulak expands McRaven's theory beyond direct action and small raid concepts and builds a theory of SOF looking at SOF as a whole and across the spectrum of operations. He focuses on SOF attributes and how they allow SOF to accomplish missions beyond the capabilities of conventional forces. Through the prism of the principles of war, the author argues SOF's inherent capabilities allow them to overcome the risk and obstacles that would preclude conventional forces from undertaking the mission.
A Theory Of Special Operations The Origin Qualities And Use Of Sof
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
A Theory Of Special Operations The Origin Qualities And Use Of Sof written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
As we enter the seventh year of the current conflict against violent-extremist terrorist networks, the importance of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in this fight remains crucial. SOF were the lead element in Afghanistan as the initial response to the 9/11 terror attacks. It is likely that U.S. leadership will increasingly turn to SOF, in conjunction with other government departments and agencies, to prosecute the campaign against violent extremists. In many ways, SOF will be the force of choice, because SOF skill sets and capabilities are optimized to conduct operations against these types of terrorist groups. Building on Rear Admiral William McRaven's seminal work "Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice," Dr. Spulak expands McRaven's theory beyond direct action and small raid concepts and builds a theory of SOF looking at SOF as a whole and across the spectrum of operations. He focuses on SOF attributes and how they allow SOF to accomplish missions beyond the capabilities of conventional forces. Through the prism of the principles of war, the author argues that SOF's inherent capabilities allow them to overcome the risk and obstacles that would preclude conventional forces from undertaking the mission. The challenge today is how to focus SOF on these "special" missions. Throughout history, leaders have a tendency to overuse or misuse SOF. By the very nature of SOF attributes, SOF will always be a limited force vis-a-vis conventional forces. Consequently, care must be taken to use SOF where its special skills and capabilities are best suited.
Special Operations Irregular Warfare And Operational Art
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Author : United States Army Command and General S
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-12-14
Special Operations Irregular Warfare And Operational Art written by United States Army Command and General S and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-14 with categories.
This book proposes theories of SOF and irregular warfare to describe how states can use SOF to achieve strategic objectives. The theory defines special operations forces as those forces organized to combat irregulars and irregular warfare as war fought by institutionally weak combatants, as opposed to conventional warfare between institutionally strong states. A study of the evolution of irregular warfare and its theoretical underpinnings leads to five characteristics that differentiate it from conventional warfare. These characteristics define an opaque form of warfare, requiring physical, cognitive, and moral access to successfully pursue strategic objectives. The theory then proposes a set of tenets to guide operational planners and leaders in arranging SOF tactical actions to achieve a strategic objective.
Spec Ops
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Author : William H. McRaven
language : en
Publisher: Presidio Press
Release Date : 2009-02-04
Spec Ops written by William H. McRaven and has been published by Presidio Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-04 with History categories.
Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.
Special Operations Irregular Warfare And Operational Art
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Author : United States Army Command and General S
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-24
Special Operations Irregular Warfare And Operational Art written by United States Army Command and General S and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-24 with categories.
This monograph proposes theories of SOF and irregular warfare to describe how states can use SOF to achieve strategic objectives. The theory defines special operations forces as those forces organized to combat irregulars and irregular warfare as war fought by institutionally weak combatants, as opposed to conventional warfare between institutionally strong states. A study of the evolution of irregular warfare and its theoretical underpinnings leads to five characteristics that differentiate it from conventional warfare. These characteristics define an opaque form of warfare, requiring physical, cognitive, and moral access to successfully pursue strategic objectives. The theory then proposes a set of tenets to guide operational planners and leaders in arranging SOF tactical actions to achieve a strategic objective.
Spec Ops
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Author : William H. McRaven
language : en
Publisher: Presidio Press
Release Date : 1996-06-01
Spec Ops written by William H. McRaven and has been published by Presidio Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-06-01 with History categories.
Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.
Spec Ops
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Author : William H. McRaven
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-10-01
Spec Ops written by William H. McRaven and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-01 with History categories.
21st Century Sof
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Author : Harry Richard Yarger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
21st Century Sof written by Harry Richard Yarger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Special forces (Military science) categories.
This report considers the 21st century security environment, previous work on special operations theory, and various other perspectives of SOF gleaned from the author's research to synthesize an American SOF school of thought, which he argues provides a foundation for developing an American special operations theory for the 21st century. The author offers definitions, premises, and principles that explain modern American special operations over the last 70 years and can serve SOF well into the future. Based on his research, the author identifies major areas of concern for SOF leadership. As USSOCOM confronts the challenges offered by the 21st century and policymakers continue to look at SOF as a preferred means to address numerous and complex security issues, theory is essential in determining and explaining the appropriate roles and missions for SOF in the 21st century.
21st Century Sof Toward An American Theory Of Special Operations
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Author : Harry Yarger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-09-04
21st Century Sof Toward An American Theory Of Special Operations written by Harry Yarger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-04 with categories.
In this concise JSOU monograph, Dr. Rich Yarger considers the 21st century security environment, previous work on special operations theory, and various other perspectives of SOF gleaned from his research to synthesize an American SOF school of thought, which he argues provides a foundation for developing an American special operations theory for the 21st century. He offers definitions, premises, and principles that explain modern American special operations over the last 70 years and can serve SOF well into the future. Based on his research, he identifies major areas of concern for SOF leadership. As USSOCOM confronts the challenges offered by the 21st century and policymakers continue to look at SOF as a preferred means to address numerous and complex security issues, theory is essential in determining and explaining the appropriate roles and missions for SOF in the 21st century.
Special Operations From A Small State Perspective
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Author : Gunilla Eriksson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-05-25
Special Operations From A Small State Perspective written by Gunilla Eriksson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-25 with Political Science categories.
“Over the past dozen years special operations forces (SOF) have been one of the few areas of growth and expansion in a number of militaries. This growth and expansion, however, has not been mirrored by a comparable one in academic inquiries into the subject. Special Operations from a Small State Perspective - Future Security Challenges, which contains a wide range of perspectives from both practitioners and academics, makes a unique contribution to the literature and offers fascinating insights into the opportunities provided by and challenges confronting small states such as Swedenin their evolutionary development and use of SOF.” Dr James Kiras, Associate Professor, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, The Air University, Alabama, USA.