In the age of accelerated globalization and its toll exacted on conflict, USSOCOM should prioritize conflict prevention activities to achieve US national security objectives.
The Navy should seriously consider developing a true maritime civil affairs capability, not only because it is required by Department of Defense policy, but because the evident demand and benefits.
The traditional military decision making process with its locked, vertical communication processes will be too slow to be completely effective in the face of the fast pace of unfolding disasters.
Al Paddock explores the divorce between active and reserve component psychological operations units.
COL Greg Grimes considers the value of civil affairs in a constrained budget environment.
