Army Special Forces Training For The Global War On Terror

Nonfiction, History, Middle East, Persian Gulf War, Military
Cover of the book Army Special Forces Training For The Global War On Terror by Major Daniel C. Moll, Tannenberg Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Major Daniel C. Moll ISBN: 9781782894339
Publisher: Tannenberg Publishing Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint: Tannenberg Publishing Language: English
Author: Major Daniel C. Moll
ISBN: 9781782894339
Publisher: Tannenberg Publishing
Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint: Tannenberg Publishing
Language: English

With USSOCOM assuming the role as supported command in the Global War on Terror, Army Special Forces will no doubt to play a primary role in that effort. The unspoken assumption seems to be that America’s new, unconventional foe will best be combated with America’s own unconventional warriors. It is unclear, however, if a force raised to conduct behind-the-lines operations against a large conventional enemy will remain the force of choice against al-Qaida and similar threats. This thesis’ central research question is: Is US Army Special Forces adequately prepared, and trained to fight the Global War on Terror? This thesis examines the contemporary operating environment, the threat represented by al-Qaida, and whether it represents a traditional terrorist threat or a new, transnational insurgency. A review of both types of organization over the last century indicates that al-Qaida is, at this stage, merely a terrorist organization, and not an insurgency. However, al-Qaida sprang from a region that is ripe for insurgency should the terrorists choose to become more than what they currently are. Combating the threat posed by al-Qaida, then, seems to require both an aggressive counter-terrorist campaign and a simultaneous pre-emptive counter-insurgency. A review of current training indicates that Special Forces appears well prepared for both efforts with one glaring deficiency: foreign language proficiency.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

With USSOCOM assuming the role as supported command in the Global War on Terror, Army Special Forces will no doubt to play a primary role in that effort. The unspoken assumption seems to be that America’s new, unconventional foe will best be combated with America’s own unconventional warriors. It is unclear, however, if a force raised to conduct behind-the-lines operations against a large conventional enemy will remain the force of choice against al-Qaida and similar threats. This thesis’ central research question is: Is US Army Special Forces adequately prepared, and trained to fight the Global War on Terror? This thesis examines the contemporary operating environment, the threat represented by al-Qaida, and whether it represents a traditional terrorist threat or a new, transnational insurgency. A review of both types of organization over the last century indicates that al-Qaida is, at this stage, merely a terrorist organization, and not an insurgency. However, al-Qaida sprang from a region that is ripe for insurgency should the terrorists choose to become more than what they currently are. Combating the threat posed by al-Qaida, then, seems to require both an aggressive counter-terrorist campaign and a simultaneous pre-emptive counter-insurgency. A review of current training indicates that Special Forces appears well prepared for both efforts with one glaring deficiency: foreign language proficiency.

More books from Tannenberg Publishing

Cover of the book Vanguard Of Valor : Small Unit Actions In Afghanistan Vol. I [Illustrated Edition] by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book Spitfire! The Experiences Of A Fighter Pilot [Illustrated Edition] by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book Bombers by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book Honest John by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book The Country Child by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book An Essay On Military Intelligence In War by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book Breaking The Mold: Tanks In The Cities [Illustrated Edition] by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book British Artillery During Operation Corporate by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book The Soviet Air Force And Strategic Bombing by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book 1-162 In Operation Iraqi Freedom II by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book The Forgotten Airwar: Airpower In The Mesopotamian Campaign by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book The Lucky Seventh In The Bulge: A Case Study For The Airland Battle by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book 9/11 And Canadian Special Operations Forces: How ‘40 Selected Men’ Indelibly Influenced The Future Of The Force by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book Partisan Warfare by Major Daniel C. Moll
Cover of the book The Fog Of War: Effects Of Uncertainty On Airpower Employment by Major Daniel C. Moll
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy