Sharpening the Tip of the Spear: Preparing Special Forces Detachment Commanders for the Future

Abstract

Given the fact that Special Forces detachments cause effects at the strategic and operational levels of war in the GWOT, it is imperative that SF detachment commanders are adequately prepared to develop a comprehensive understanding of the situation at the operational and strategic levels of war and how their decisions influence and affect it. However, research for this monograph uncovered that not all detachment commanders have a good understanding of the strategic and operational levels of war. There is very little formal preparation of strategic and operational understanding via institutionalized SF training and education. Those who are prepared have knowledge or insight through informal means such as self-interest, self-study, or prior experience. This monograph determines if an SF detachment commander is adequately prepared to operate in the contemporary operational environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 2008
Accession Number
ADA485463

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  • Edward C. Croot

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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