A Strategic Reorientation for Special Forces in the 1980s.

Abstract

This essay reviews the origin and history of special forces. It covers the expansionary period of Viet Nam in fair detail with its attendant cross currents and the development of contemporary missions and incongruities. The current threat, interests, and objectives of the United States are examined in light of their applicability to special forces. Doctrinal shortfalls in the training and application are critically revealed. A strategic reorientation is suggested which espouses a proactive versus reactive strategy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116241

Entities

People

  • David J. Baratto

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Combat Areas
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Green Berets
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.