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. The merits of cross-border raids and possible equipment and logistical support shortfalls are potential policy issues for congressional consideration. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2009
Accession Number
ADA498360

Entities

People

  • Andrew Feickert

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Special Forces
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies