Political warfare – Defining the contemporary operating environment

Political warfare – Defining the contemporary operating environment

Political warfare may be the best term to use – especially in terms of the current aggressive nature of Russia and its use of ‘little green men’ [4] and other devices to advance its national security interests. It could also apply to the methodology used by many of the insurgent and terrorist groups found across the world.

U.S. Special Operations, Fuerzas Comando

U.S. Special Operations, Fuerzas Comando

Snipers were forced to fire from precarious positions on top of, and around, boulders. This more demanding course was partially attributed to the mountain ranges of Peru, as well as the creativity and experience of members of 7th SFG.

What makes Navy SEAL dogs so special?

What makes Navy SEAL dogs so special?

Animals have been used in warfare since humans first domesticated them. And military, including within the Navy SEALs. What’s special about canine units used in the Navy SEALs is the particularity of their training. All

A new age of special operations in America

A new age of special operations in America

A few months ago, my wife and I had dinner with a couple we didn’t know very well. It was awkward at first, but there was wine, and conversation soon followed. At one point, the wife asked about my tour in Iraq, where I served four years as a cavalry officer. I began talking about […]

Marine Special Operations Get First Female Applicants

Marine Special Operations Get First Female Applicants

Maj. Gen. Joseph Osterman, commanding general of MARSOC, told Military.com the command has already received several requests from female Marines to enter the assessment and selection pipeline to become a critical skills operator. While Osterman could not specify how many women had applied, he said the first female applicant surfaced only days after the Jan. […]