Briefing paper
Special obfuscations: the strategic uses of Special Operations Forces
Publisher
Government expenditure
Military operations
Defence expenditure
United States of America
Description
Since 9/11, America has more than doubled the size of SOF and tripled the SOF budget. The SOF community has developed an intelligence-driven mode of operations enabled by niche technologies, a decentralized command-and-control structure, and a unique budgeting process. Rebalancing and reorienting the SOF enterprise will require much more than a few strategy statements. It will require detailed guidance about changes, priorities, and cuts, with close follow-on oversight of implementation. It will also require strategic clarity so that the force can accomplish needed reforms and organizational change.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Center for Strategic and International Studies 2020
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
12 Mar 2020
