Unconventional Operations Forces of Special Operations

Abstract

The term Unconventional Operations (UO) vice Special Operations (SO) will be introduced, defined and explained. The paper will clarify why Army Special Forces (SF) are a principle UO force and explain why the UO mission is critical. Most importantly, it will show why the numbered active duty Special Forces Groups (SFGs) should primarily focus on this mission and not be diverted to missions duplicated by other Special Operations Forces (SOF) or General Purpose Forces. Unconventional operations provide a realistic option for the uncertain future. Unconventional operations forces, focused and resourced, can provide a low risk option for the future as U.S. foreign policy continues to evolve. These unconventional operations forces can, and most likely will, play an increasingly active role around the world, especially during the next 10-30 years of global transition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264031

Entities

People

  • Mark D. Boyatt

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Green Berets
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Reconnaissance
  • Seal Teams
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design