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by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:16pm | 0 comments
CSM (Ret) Lamb is a former Ranger and Green Beret. In this episode he discusses the Iranian Hostage Rescue, operations along the DMZ, the Invasion of Panama, Operation Gothic Serpant (Black Hawk Down) in Somalia, and serving in Haiti. (SOFcast is the offical U.S. Special Operations Command podcast)
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:07pm | 0 comments
Full Article: https://mwi.usma.edu/the-eight-rules-of-urban-warfare-and-why-we-must-work-to-change-them/
By John Spencer
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/12/2021 - 7:38pm | 0 comments
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by SWJ Editors | Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:29pm | 9 comments
Submissions are open through 15 Feburary
500-2,000 words
Possible topics include Mental Health and Unit Culture, Professional Development, Talent Management, and Advice for New CA professionals.
by SWJ Editors | Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:14pm | 0 comments
Full Report: https://thesimonscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IAJ-11-1-2020-pg94-110.pdf
By Steve Ferenzi
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:54am | 0 comments
Full Podcast: https://mwi.usma.edu/the-second-battle-of-fallujah-and-the-future-of-urban-warfare/
An interview with Lt. Gen. James Rainy, the battalion commander of 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment during the Second Battle of Fallujah.
by SWJ Editors | Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:23pm | 3 comments
Podcast: https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/podcasts/usasoc-strategy/
Leadership & Strategy: A conversation between Secretary James Mattis & The Honorable Michael Vickers
by SWJ Editors | Thu, 01/07/2021 - 4:10pm | 0 commentsJoin us for the 1st installment in The OSS Society's 2021 "Oh So Social" Conversation Series on January 28th for a discussion between Sec. James Mattis and The Hon. Mike Vickers about leadership and strategy.
by SWJ Editors | Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:41pm | 0 comments
Full Post: https://sof.news/afghanistan/afghan-news-summary-2020/
Topics Include:
Ongoing Negotiations with the Taliban
Targeted Killings
Chinese Spy Ring
Bounties
U.S. and Taliban Drones
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/05/2021 - 9:44pm | 1 comment
An excellent open source analysis of Iranian UAV systems, ranging from small tactical platforms to aircraft that appear to be emulating medium-altitude armed UAVs like the U.S. MQ-1 or MQ-9.
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/05/2021 - 9:16pm | 0 comments
Full Newsletter: https://sof.news/update/20210104/
Topics Include:
Upgrade for ASD SO/LIC
DoD support to the CIA
SOF personnel in the news, for good and bad reasons
SOF and Ethics
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 01/05/2021 - 9:09pm | 0 comments
(Subscription Required) A look at how the countries of Eastern Europe and Scandanavia are adapting to increased Russian aggression and posturing to deter conflict or prepare for potential aspects of Russian war plans.