Special Operations Forces In The 21st Century
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Special Operations Forces In The 21st Century
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Author : Jessica Glicken Turnley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-08-09
Special Operations Forces In The 21st Century written by Jessica Glicken Turnley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-09 with History categories.
This book sets out the major social scientific approaches to the study of Special Operations Forces. Despite consistent downsizing, over the past two decades the armed forces of the industrial democracies have seen a huge growth in Special Operations Forces (SOF). Through increasing numbers of personnel and more frequent deployments, SOF units have wielded considerable influence in conflicts around the world, with senior SOF officers having led major strategic operations. This increased presence and unprecedented expansion for SOF is largely a result of the ‘new’ kinds of conflicts that have emerged in the 21st century. At the same time, even with this high profile in the military, policy and media and popular cultural arenas, there is relatively little social scientific research on SOF. This volume aims to fill this gap by providing a series of studies and analyses of SOF across the globe, since the end of World War II. Analysing SOF at the micro, mezzo and macro levels provides broad and diverse insights. Moreover, the volume deals with new issues raised by the use of such forces that include emerging modes of civilian control, innovative organizational forms and the special psychological characteristics necessitated by SOF operatives. It concludes with a discussion of a question which continues to be debated in today’s militaries: what makes SOF ‘special’? Filling a clear gap in the literature, this book will be of much interest to students of strategic studies, civil-military relations, irregular warfare, security studies, and international relations.
Special Ops America S Elite Forces In 21st Century Combat
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Author : Fred J. Pushies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Special Ops America S Elite Forces In 21st Century Combat written by Fred J. Pushies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Iraq War, 2003-2011 categories.
Future Warriors
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Author : John A. Adams (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Future Warriors written by John A. Adams (Jr.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Information warfare categories.
Special operations forces have played a significant role in U.S. history when waging war or conduction operations during periods other than war. As the 21st Century approaches with the advent of the high-tech battlefield, will special operations forces continue to be relevant and how will they wage information warfare? This paper examines that question by exploring the current military revolution and how it shapes the future battlefield, information warfare and its application on the future battlefield, and the role of special operations forces in conducting information warfare. The result is that special operations forces have a role to play in the future.
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.
International Military Operations In The 21st Century
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Author : Per M. Norheim-Martinsen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-05-08
International Military Operations In The 21st Century written by Per M. Norheim-Martinsen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-08 with History categories.
This book examines the challenges that military forces will face in multinational operations in the 21st century. Expanding on Rupert Smith’s The Utility of Force, the volume assesses the changing parameters within which force as a political instrument is ultimately carried out. By analysing nine carefully selected mission types, the volume presents a comprehensive analysis of key trends and trajectories. Building upon this analysis, the contributors break the trends and parameters down into real and potential tasks and mission types in order to identify concrete implications for military forces in future multinational operations. The context of military intervention in conflicts and crises around the world is rapidly evolving. Western powers’ shrinking ability and desire to intervene makes it pertinent to analyse how the cost of operations can be reduced and, how they can be executed more intelligently in the future. New challenges to international military operations are arising and this book addresses these challenges by focusing on three key areas of change: 1) An increasingly urbanised world; 2) The changing nature of missions; 3) The commercial availability of new technologies. In answering these questions and embracing some of the insights of a growing field of future studies, the volume presents an innovative perspective on future international military operations. This book will be of much interest to students of international intervention, military and strategic studies, war and conflict studies, security studies and IR in general.
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.
The Competitive Advantage
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Author : Michael E Krivdo
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-05-23
The Competitive Advantage written by Michael E Krivdo and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-23 with categories.
Volume 8 of the Army University Large Scale Combat Operations series. The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large Scale Combat Operations presents twelve historical case studies of special operations forces from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This volume sheds light upon the emerging roles, missions, and unique capabilities that have forged a path for Army Special Operations Forces today. These case studies set Large Scale Combat Operations in the center and place ARSOF's role in the forefront. If a reader were to take one piece from this volume, it would be the clear understanding of the close synergy that occurs between the Conventional Force and SOF in Large Scale Combat Operations for major wars in the 20th and early 21st century. That synergy should provide a broad azimuth for military planners and practitioners to follow as the Army, SOF, and the Joint Force combine to preserve the peace, defend the Nation, and defeat any adversary.
Command And Control Of Special Operations Forces For 21st Century Contingency Operations
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Command And Control Of Special Operations Forces For 21st Century Contingency Operations written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
The establishment of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in the late 1980's created a single command designed to correct serious deficiencies in the ability of the United States to conduct special operations and engage in low-intensity conflict. Among other things, the creation of USSOCOM intended to correct problems associated with the command and control of Special Operations Forces (SOF). However, these command and control problems still exist today. Recent contingency operations in Afghanistan and the Philippines have shown the command and control difficulties with SOF. The command and control structure established for Task Force DAGGER was ad hoc in nature and did not follow current doctrine. Although not perfect, the C2 structure established for Operation Enduring Freedom- Philippines followed current doctrine and proved much easier to work with. Current doctrine is a starting point for establishing command and control structures and combatant commanders should follow this doctrine when establishing lines of command. Creating a Standing Joint Task Force is not the way for combatant commanders to establish their staffs. In contrast, this paper argues that the optimal C2 for SOF operations in the 21st century should be a blend of doctrine and practical lessons learned during recent combat operations.
Beyond The Bayonet
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Author : Brigadier Deepak Sinha
language : en
Publisher: Gyan Books
Release Date : 2006
Beyond The Bayonet written by Brigadier Deepak Sinha and has been published by Gyan Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Psychology categories.
The increasingly complex nature of warfare from nuclear to low intensity to the unconventional requires the dependence on an elite band of troops. Special operation forces can meet unorthodox security needs that the conventional military find difficult to accomplish. This study addresses these aspects alongwith the relevance in our context About The Author: - A second-generation paratrooper commissioned in the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment in 1974. He has varied experience on instructional, staff and command appointments having served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, at Indian Military Training Team, Bhutan and on the Directing Staff of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has also been the Brigade Major of a mountain brigade and the Colonel General Staff of an infantry division. He went on to command his battalion in 1994. Prior to the award of the Field Marshal KM Cariappa fellowship for the year 2003-04 at the United Service Institution of India, on the subject of Special Forces Employment in the Indian Context: An Appraisal, the officer served as Director of Parachute and Special Forces in the Directorate General of Infantry at the Army Headquarters. He is presently commanding a Parachute Brigade. Contents: - Contents # Introduction: Development and Organisational Models: Overview of Indian SOF: Reshaping SOF: Conclusion: Appendices: Bibliography: Index. The Title 'Beyond the Bayonet Indian Special Operations Forces In the 21st Century written/authored/edited by Brig. Deepak Sinha', published in the year 2006. The ISBN 9788121208611 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Terrorism / Defence
21st Century Challenges Of Command
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Author : Anna Simons
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-07-14
21st Century Challenges Of Command written by Anna Simons and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-14 with History categories.
Leadership receives a tremendous amount of attention, but what about the day-to-day command challenges that confront O-4s, O-5s, and O-6s in today's war zones? What has command entailed over the past decade and a half for special operations force (SOF) commanders who have deployed to Afghanistan (and Iraq) either to lead or to work under Special Operations Task Forces (SOTFs) or Combined Joint Special Operations Task Forces (CJSOTFs)? In both theaters, officers have had to contend with various competing hierarchies and significant churn. What then might the Army and military do to obviate or mitigate these and other problems? The contours of a potential solution are described and its benefits discussed.