Executive Report: JSOU (Joint Special Operations University) First Annual Symposium, 2-5 May 2006, Hurlburt Field, Florida
Abstract
The Joint Special Operations University (Hurlburt Field, Florida) inaugural symposium 2-5 May 2006 -- Countering Global Insurgency -- attracted 122 participants. The event was designed to present and discuss relevant issues to the special operations community with perspectives from experts on the theme. A vigorous dialogue was maintained throughout the symposium, giving participants much to consider as they returned to their organizations to continue working the issues. The symposium was framed by two keynote speakers, addressing global insurgency versus Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), criticality of partner nations to assist in fighting asymmetric threats, and the views of senior leaders in Washington. Three panels provided the substance and framework for the discussions and official perspectives for a way ahead. In addition, two eminent authors, Mr. Ralph Peters and Captain Dick Couch (U.S. Navy, Ret.), offered perspectives on the symposium theme and other relevant topics during less formal lunchtime discussions. This report summarizes the high points of the keynote addresses, panel discussions, and luncheon speakers to stimulate the thinking of national security professionals and leaders of special operations forces (SOF) who could not attend the symposium. JSOU would like to thank all who participated in this year's event and is confident that participation was professionally rewarding for all. JSOU president, Brigadier General Steven J. Hashem, opened the symposium with the USSOCOM perspective. He brought several issues that the USSOCOM commander and his staff are addressing, such as identifying the current threat and its capabilities, the goals of the adversary, and how to deny the enemy's achievement of these goals. His remarks included a brief discussion of the future of SOF and areas that the USSOCOM staff is working to posture SOF for the upcoming decade and beyond.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA511946
Entities
People
- Chris Mason
- David Kilcullen
- Dick Couch
- George E. Irani
- James A. Bates
- James J. Forest
- Jessica G. Turnley
- Jonathan D. Farley
- Joseph D. Celeski
- Ralph Peters
- Robert G. Spulak Jr.
- Russell D. Howard
- Scott W. Moore
- Sebestyen Gorka
- Thomas Copinger-symes
- Tom Marks
- Wade Ishimoto
- William G. Boykin
Organizations
- Joint Special Operations University