U S Army Special Operations Forces

Author : Christopher J. Lamb,David Tucker
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : John M. Collins
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Special forces (Military science)
ISBN : 9780788113611

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Special Operations Forces by John M. Collins Pdf

In this volume, John Collins speaks with the authority of one who was literally present at the birth of the low intensity conflict era. His long-term, intimate, and direct contact with the esoteric world of special operations has few parallels. Their roots go back in time and history considerably farther, but today's Special Operations Forces are largely products of the past three decades. Their development has been in response to the pressures of world-wide situations perceived to bear upon or which actually do affect American strategic interests. The use of raw military power may not provide solutions to the complex problems involved and may even be counter-productive. Special Operations forces, uniquely suited to fill the quasi-military gap, require the highest degree of professional competence in the application of the classical principles of war. This is a big order. It is difficult in a few words to pay John Collins the tribute he deserves for continuing efforts to educate both the Congress and the U.S. Armed Forces concerning the capabilities and limitations of special operations and the forces they involve. This latest addition to his carefully researched studies combines history, philosophy, factual data, and reference materials in a single document that should be on the desks of civilian and military leaders whose responsibilities relate in any way to special operations.

Author : Thomas K. Adams
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780714647951

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US Special Operations Forces in Action by Thomas K. Adams Pdf

This work argues for a shift in expectations for "unconventional warfare" with a greater willingness to accept lengthy commitments and incremental progress.

Author : Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822516462

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U.S. Army Special Operations Forces by Jeremy Roberts Pdf

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command are elite groups in the army that engage in unconventional warfare. Rather than fighting an enemy face to face on a battlefield, they are generally involved in hostage rescue missions, scouting missions, manhunts and other highly dangerous activities. This book talks about some of these groups; the Rangers, Green Berets, Delta Force and SOAR, to name a few. These groups are formed of highly trained individuals. It's not easy to become a member of the Special Ops. Learn more about the training, recruitment and lives of these unique soldiers.

Author : Andrew Feickert
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437936490

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U. S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) by Andrew Feickert Pdf

Contents: (1) Background: Command Structures and Components; Special Operations Forces in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, and Joint; NATO Special Operations; (2) Current Organizational and Budgetary Issues: 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Report SOF-Related Directives; 2010 USSOCOM Posture Statement; (3) Afghanistan-Related Issues; A Change of Command Relationship for U.S. SOF; U.S. SOF Direct Action Against Afghan Insurgents; Training Village Security Forces; (4) Issues for Congress: Are Current Command Relationships and Rules of Engagement Having a Detrimental Impact on Special Operations in Afghanistan?; Are We Making the Best Use of SOF in Afghanistan?

Author : Samuel A. Southworth
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786730810

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U.s. Special Forces by Samuel A. Southworth Pdf

President George W. Bush has told all Americans that the war against terrorism would be like no other war. But what does this mean? Who will fight? How will they fight? What weapons will be used? Most informed commentators agree that the war against terrorism will be fought largely by "special forces"—that is, by a relatively new community within the American military known as Special Operations Forces, or SOF's. This new "branch" of the armed forces was created in the mid–1980s and is organized under its own unified command, called U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Consisting of special units from the other branches of the armed forces, such as Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, and Delta Force, this new fighting command is recognized internationally as the most well-trained and well-equipped special operations force in the world. Their missions are varied—including combat terrorism, search and rescue, reconnaissance, humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping duty, and conventional and unconventional warfare.Despite special forces' international reputation for excellence, Americans know little about this remarkable fighting force. U.S. Special Forces provides a handy and comprehensive compendium, including descriptions of the units and their operational specialties, training, and organization, as well as the equipment and technological gadgetry, weapons, armor, planes, helicopters, and support vehicles used by each unit.

Author : Dwight Jon Zimmerman,John D. Gresham
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781466858428

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Beyond Hell and Back by Dwight Jon Zimmerman,John D. Gresham Pdf

An inside look at seven of the most harrowing and significant Special Operations missions ever. Courage beyond reason. Loyalty beyond faith. Perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. These are just some of the qualities of the members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces. BEYOND HELL AND BACK details the seven defining Special Ops missions that have made the Special Operation Forces the best fighting unit in the world, including: *THE RESCUE OF BAT-21: The largest and longest Combat Search and Rescue mission in the Vietnam War lasted 17 days and cost the lives of 13 Americans—all to rescue one man and the invaluable knowledge he alone possessed. * TASK FORCE NORMANDY: Planned in secrecy and executed with flawless efficiency, Task Force Normandy was an Army/Air Force Special Operations joint op that fired the opening shots behind enemy lines in Operation Desert Storm. *OPERATION EAGLE CLAW: The devastating Special Forces operation mounted to retrieve 52 American hostages in Iran resulted in the deaths of eight members of the rescue team. This failure ultimately led to the creation of Special Operations Command. *BASHER 52: Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down over the "no fly" zone above Bosnia, and his daring rescue was one of the Marine Corps' finest operations ever. These are a few of the dramatic true tales that represent the defining moments that helped shape the operational methods, planning, and deployment for all future Special Ops missions. BEYOND HELL AND BACK is the greatest collection of Spec Ops missions ever assembled.

Author : David Bohrer
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0760303665

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America's Special Forces by David Bohrer Pdf

An action-packed adventure that will take the reader into the bush with all of the U.S. military's Special Forces--SEALs, Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Force Recon, and USAF Special Ops. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Bohret traveled with each team as they trained in remote corners of the globe. Each Special Force has chapters devoted to their history, weapons and special equipment, and training procedures. Full-color action photos illustrate the team members and their weapons, while sidebars detail events and operations. 200 photos, 175 in color.

Author : Mark Moyar
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465093014

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Oppose Any Foe by Mark Moyar Pdf

Oppose Any Foe is the epic story of America's most elite warriors: the Special Operations Forces. Born as small appendages to the conventional armies of World War II, the Special Operations Forces have grown into a behemoth of 70,000 troops, including Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, Air Force Night Stalkers, Special Operations Marines, Rangers, and Delta Force. Weaving together their triumphs and tribulations, acclaimed historian Mark Moyar introduces a colorful cast of military men, brimming with exceptional talent, courage and selflessness. In a nation where the military is the most popular institution, America's Special Operations Forces have become the most popular members of the military. Through nighttime raids on enemy compounds and combat advising of resistance movements, special operators have etched their names into the nation's registry of heroes. Yet the public knows little of the journey that they took to reach these heights, a journey that was neither easy nor glamorous. Fighting an uphill battle for most of their seventy-five year history, the Special Operations Forces slipped on many an occasion, and fell far on several. Presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama have enthusiastically championed Special Operations Forces, but their enthusiasm has often surpassed their understanding, resulting in misuse or overuse of the troops. Lacking clearly defined missions, Special Operations Forces have had to reinvent themselves time and again to prove their value in the face of fierce critics-many of them from the conventional military, which from the start opposed the segregation of talent in special units. Highlighting both the heroism of America's most elite soldiers and the controversies surrounding their meteoric growth, Oppose Any Foe presents the first comprehensive history of these special warriors and their daring missions. It is essential reading for anyone interested in America's military history-and the future of warfare.

Author : Geoffrey T. Barker
Publisher : ABC Computers
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 0922004005

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A Concise History of US Army Special Operations Forces, with Lineage and Insignia by Geoffrey T. Barker Pdf

Author : Tom Clancy,John Gresham
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101127421

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Special Forces by Tom Clancy,John Gresham Pdf

They are sent to the world's hot spots-on covert missions fraught with danger. They are called on to perform at the peak of their physical and mental capabilities, primed for combat and surveillance, yet ready to pitch in with disaster relief operations. They are the Army's Special Forces Groups. Now follow Tom Clancy as he delves into the training and tools, missions and mindset of these elite operatives. Special Forces includes: The making of Special Forces personnel: recruitment and training A rare look at actual Special Forces Group deployment Exercises Tools of the trade: weapons, communications and sensor equipment, survival gear Roles and missions: a mini-novel illustrates a probable scenario of Special Forces intervention Exclusive photographs, illustrations and diagrams Plus: an interview with General Hugh Shelton, USA, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (and the former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Special Operations Command-USSOCOM)

Author : Fred J. Pushies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Iraq War, 2003-2011
ISBN : 1610606906

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Special Ops- America's Elite Forces in 21st Century Combat by Fred J. Pushies Pdf

Author : Charles H. Briscoe,Richard L. Kiper,James A. Schroder
Publisher : www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1907521879

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Weapon of Choice by Charles H. Briscoe,Richard L. Kiper,James A. Schroder Pdf

First published in 2003, this is the first unclassified official history authored by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command relating to Operation Enduring Freedom. Contains extensive maps and illustrations. Previously difficult to obtain, this extensive study shows what Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) accomplished to drive the Taliban from power and to destroy al-Quaeda and Taliban strongholds as part of the global war on terrorism during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846037283

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US Army Special Forces 1952–84 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.

Author : U.S. Special Operations Command
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU14308789

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United States Special Operations Forces Posture Statement by U.S. Special Operations Command Pdf