Special Operations Case Studies

Author : Lt Gen Prakash Katoch
Publisher : Lancer Publishers LLC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781940988474

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Special Operations Case Studies by Lt Gen Prakash Katoch Pdf

This book in four sections covers the ‘Operational Milieu and Special Operations’, ‘Successful Special Operations’, ‘Failed Special Operations’, and ‘Implications for India’. It covers regular, irregular and mixed operations under the rubric of hybrid warfare of select foreign militaries, and Indian experience in sub-conventional operations. A myriad of successful and failed special operations covering a span of over seven decades from 1943 onwards have been analyzed in detail, drawing lessons from each. The last Section, ‘Implications for India’, covers lessons, challenges and recommendations in three chapters. These highlight India’s adverse strategic asymmetry vis-a-vis China-Pakistan, inability of India to put in place SOF structures to optimize the considerable SF potential for employment at the strategic, operational and tactical levels, and ending up with policy recommendations.

Author : William H. McRaven
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780891416005

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Spec Ops by William H. McRaven Pdf

Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.

Author : William H. McRaven
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307547231

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Spec Ops by William H. McRaven Pdf

Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.

Author : James D. Kiras
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135989880

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Special Operations and Strategy by James D. Kiras Pdf

James D. Kiras shows how a number of different special operations, in conjunction with more conventional military actions, achieve and sustain strategic effect(s) over time. In particular, he argues that the root of effective special operations lies in understanding the relationship existing between moral and material attrition at the strategic level. He also presents a theoretical framework for understanding how special operations achieve strategic effects using a unique synthesis of strategic theory and case studies. This study shows how the key to understanding how special operations reside in the concept of strategic attrition and in the moral and material nature of strategy. It also highlights major figures such as Carl von Clausewitz, Hans Delbrück, and Mao Zedong, who understood these complexities and were experts in eroding an enemy’s will to fight. These and other examples provide a superb explanation of the complexities of modern strategy and the place of special operations in a war of attrition. This book will be of great interest to all students and scholars with an interest in special forces and of strategic and military studies in general.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8170623235

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Special Operations Case Studies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christopher J. Lamb,David Tucker
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231545228

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United States Special Operations Forces by Christopher J. Lamb,David Tucker Pdf

In this book, two national-security experts put the exploits of America’s special operation forces in historical and strategic context. David Tucker and Christopher J. Lamb offer an incisive overview of America’s turbulent experience with special operations. Starting with in-depth interviews with special operators, the authors illustrate the diversity of modern special operations forces and the strategic value of their unique attributes. Despite longstanding and growing public fascination with special operators, these forces and their contribution to national security are poorly understood. With this book, Tucker and Lamb dispel common misconceptions and offer a penetrating analysis of how these unique and valuable forces can be employed to even better effect in the future. The book builds toward a comprehensive assessment of the strategic utility of special operations forces, which it then considers in light of the demands of future warfare. This second edition of United States Special Operations Forces, revised throughout to account for lessons learned in the twelve years since its first publication, includes two new case studies, one on High Value Target Teams and another on Village Stability Operations, and two new appendixes charting the evolution of special operation missions and the best literature on all aspects of U.S. special operation forces.

Author : Linda Robinson,Austin Long,Kimberly Jackson,Rebeca Orrie
Publisher : RAND Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083309839X

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Improving the Understanding of Special Operations by Linda Robinson,Austin Long,Kimberly Jackson,Rebeca Orrie Pdf

This report examines U.S. decisions related to the development or use of special operations forces. It should assist in future planning and execution by the Army Special Operations Forces, the U.S. Army, and the joint special operations community.

Author : Frank L. Goldstein,Benjamin F. Findley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Psychological Warfare
ISBN : 1585660167

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Psychological Operations by Frank L. Goldstein,Benjamin F. Findley Pdf

This anthology serves as a fundamental guide to PSYOP philosophy, concepts, principles, issues, and thought for both those new to, and those experienced in, the PSYOP field and PSYOP applications. It clarifies the value of PSYOP as a cost-effective weapon and incorporates it as a psychological instrument of U.S. military and political power, especially given our present budgetary constraints. Presents diverse articles that portray the value of the planned use of human actions to influence perceptions, public opinion, attitudes, and behaviors so that PSYOP victories can be achieved in war and in peace.

Author : Admiral William H. McRaven
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538729724

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Sea Stories by Admiral William H. McRaven Pdf

Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces. Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1963 at a French Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II-the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages. Action-packed, humorous, and full of valuable life lessons like those exemplified in McRaven's bestselling Make Your Bed, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.

Author : P C Katoch (Retd Indian Army),Saikat Datta
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789382573975

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India's Special Forces by P C Katoch (Retd Indian Army),Saikat Datta Pdf

Employment till now of our nascent Special Forces have been analyzed including whether our Special Forces have actually been employed or used as Special Forces or primarily used in counter insurgency operations for which we have any number of other units available. The book brings out whether a rare resource like Special Forces should or should not be employed for such missions that can be performed by a host of other groups. In the backdrop of 21st Century threats, what should be the Special Forces structure in India, their concept of employment and doctrine? These are the other questions this book has attempted to answer.

Author : Christopher Marsh,James D. Kiras,Patricia J. Blocksome
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Special operations (Military science)
ISBN : 1626378223

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Special Operations by Christopher Marsh,James D. Kiras,Patricia J. Blocksome Pdf

Why have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive survey of special ops, encompassing cutting-edge research, current debates, and critical case studies.

Author : Jack D Kern Editor,Jack Kern
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727846435

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Deep Maneuver by Jack D Kern Editor,Jack Kern Pdf

Volume 5, Deep Maneuver: Historical Case Studies of Maneuver in Large-Scale Combat Operations, presents eleven case studies from World War II through Operation Iraqi Freedom focusing on deep maneuver in terms of time, space and purpose. Deep operations require boldness and audacity, and yet carry an element of risk of overextension - especially in light of the independent factors of geography and weather that are ever-present. As a result, the case studies address not only successes, but also failure and shortfalls that result when conducting deep operations. The final two chapters address these considerations for future Deep Maneuver.

Author : Michael E Krivdo,Robert M Toguchi
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1099805252

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The Competitive Advantage by Michael E Krivdo,Robert M Toguchi Pdf

Volume 8 of the Army University Large Scale Combat Operations series. The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large Scale Combat Operations presents twelve historical case studies of special operations forces from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This volume sheds light upon the emerging roles, missions, and unique capabilities that have forged a path for Army Special Operations Forces today. These case studies set Large Scale Combat Operations in the center and place ARSOF's role in the forefront. If a reader were to take one piece from this volume, it would be the clear understanding of the close synergy that occurs between the Conventional Force and SOF in Large Scale Combat Operations for major wars in the 20th and early 21st century. That synergy should provide a broad azimuth for military planners and practitioners to follow as the Army, SOF, and the Joint Force combine to preserve the peace, defend the Nation, and defeat any adversary.

Author : Robert G Spulak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1078376484

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A Theory of Special Operations by Robert G Spulak Pdf

Building on Rear Admiral William McRaven's seminal work "Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice," Dr. Spulak expands McRaven's theory beyond direct action and small raid concepts and builds a theory of SOF looking at SOF as a whole and across the spectrum of operations. He focuses on SOF attributes and how they allow SOF to accomplish missions beyond the capabilities of conventional forces. Through the prism of the principles of war, the author argues SOF's inherent capabilities allow them to overcome the risk and obstacles that would preclude conventional forces from undertaking the mission.

Author : Ruslan Pukhov,Christopher Marsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Special forces (Military science)
ISBN : 1879944995

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Elite Warriors by Ruslan Pukhov,Christopher Marsh Pdf

Introduction / Christopher Marsh -- Russian military special forces / Alexey Ramm -- Russian special operations forces: eight years and three wars / Alexey Nikolsky -- Ukrainian special operations forces / Anton Lavrov -- French special operations forces / Ruslan Pukhov -- German special forces / Sergey Denisentsev -- Italian special operations forces / Mikhail Barabanov -- Polish special forces / Ruslan Pukhov -- Iranian special forces / Yuri Liamin -- Israeli special forces / Mikhail Barabanov -- Jordanian Joint Special Operations Command / Maxim Shepovalenko -- From Akinjis to Maroon Berets: an assessment of the Turkish Special Forces Command and other elite units in Turkey / Metin Gurcan and Alexander Vasilyev -- Chinese special operations forces / Vasiliy Kashin -- At the edges of a spear's tip: Singapore's Special Operations Task Force / Graham Ong-Webb -- Colombian special operations forces / Nikita Lomov -- Algerian special operations forces / Akram Kharief