Congressional Research Service: Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) - Updated 1 July, 2021
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Security Force Assistance Brigades
The Indigenous Approach Podcast: 1 SFC(A) and SFAB
A discussion between Maj. Gen. John Brennan, commander of the 1st Special Forces command, Brig. Gen. Scott Jackson, commander of the Security Force Assistance Command, and Col. Mike Sullivan, commander of the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade on the roles and synergy of Special Forces and SFAB Advisors.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lprbyi0Ehuk
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Analysis/Commentary: Pentagon Announces Army 1st SFAB Deployment to Counter Surge in Violent Extremism and Russian/Chinese Competition
Last Wednesday, the Pentagon announced the Army’s 1st SFAB (SFAB—Security Force Assistance Brigade) would deploy within the coming weeks to conduct train, advise, and assist missions in select African countries. This is a good move as it sustains U.S. military presence, and reinforces U.S. commitment to regional security partners as they work to beat back violent extremist and strategic competitor gains for influence.
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Enabling the Success of the Army’s Security Force Assistance Brigades
It is our responsibility to establish and foster a new culture unique to military advisers. A culture built around the small unit construct present in special operations units but ultimately unique. A culture that can enable joint operations, build capacity by identifying indigenous solutions to indigenous problems and who are confident working with partners outside the norm of typical combat operations.
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The Importance of the Green Beret as a Symbol
Words matter. Symbols matter. Does the Army see no meaningful difference between SF and SFAB?
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Security Force Assistance Brigades: It’s About Time
A reduced U.S. military footprint around the world coupled with an increase in state and non-state threats has forced us to reconsider our strategy and posture.
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Security Force Assistance Brigades: The US Army Embraces Antifragility
Should the Army prepare to fight other modern militaries like those of Russia and China, or orient on stabilizing war-torn states like Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan?