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Originally Posted by x_sf_med
The unsexy, unglorious tasks that are the body of SF, are what set us apart from the conventional Army. These are the tasks that last the longest and make the biggest impression on the HN forces, and people. To train, advise, organize and assist.... isn't that the main focus of the mission statement?
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Makes sense to me - less cost, less exposure, less risk, and establishes relationships (sic: tribal entities). And I agree 100%, there isn't anything reallllly sexy about a true counter-insurgency campaign.
I applaud those teams over there embracing their SF legacy and I hope that they will motivate generations of American's and Iraqi's to do what it takes regardless. SF is in a unique position of modern Western history!
Real, long-term, strategic planning and operations create dissonance to an officer trying to get through their "combat command." How many new books have been written by conventional officers telling everyone how to fight and win an unconventional campaign - ignoring the fact that the US Army has a whole career field & TO/E dedicated specifically for this task?
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