U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress

Abstract

Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military operations and the Administration has given U.S. SOF greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations. Potential increased SOF involvement in Pakistan and achieving the proper balance between direct and indirect SOF missions might be issues for congressional consideration. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2008
Accession Number
ADA476599

Entities

People

  • Andrew Feickert

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Affairs
  • Congress
  • Green Berets
  • Military Training
  • Psychological Operations
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Seal Teams
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Terrorism
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States Africa Command
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.