Army Special Operations Forces Integration at the Combat Training Centers

Abstract

This thesis examines how the Army might enhance and improve integration of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) and conventional forces at the Combat Training Centers (CTCs). Given the current nature of operations, integration of ARSOF with conventional forces is a routine event during operations worldwide. As the premier training venues for the Army, the CTCs provide battle-focused, relevant, full-spectrum training to Army units. The necessity to train as the Army fights means that ARSOF integration should occur at the CTCs just as it occurs during actual operations. This study examines the status of integrated training at the CTCs today and assesses elements of the training that need to be continued, as well as those elements that could be improved. Finally, this study concludes by proposing a series of feasible, acceptable, and suitable solutions for more effective integration at the CTCs. The recommendations are based on feedback from subject matter experts at the CTCs, as well as a number of outside organizations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA416105

Entities

People

  • Erik M. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil Affairs
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Green Berets
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Psychological Operations
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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