SOF/Convention Force Light Footprint Interdependence in Asia and Beyond

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Abstract:

Full spectrum engagement under a Light Footprint strategy using lessons learned from Afghanistan can shape and influence new threats to security that have already emerged around the globe as the United States completes the withdrawal from its 12-year commitment to major operations. This engagement can be accomplished on a small-scale, short of war, and at a lower cost than seen in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through the complimentary effects of direct and indirect approaches, referred to as surgical strike and special warfare respectively within the context of the SOF Light Footprint approach, measured application of US Military and Interagency assets in Security Force Assistance and Security Sector Reform can continue to set the conditions for governance, development, and security that deny insurgents and Violent Extremist Organizations the environment they need to grow and project their influence. As was done in conflict by highly enabled interdependent SOFConventional Forces, so too can it be done in peacetime.

Author(s):
Carty, Jr, William J.
Author Organization(s):
TUFTS UNIV MEDFORD MA
Descriptive Note:
Civilian research project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA592756
Pagination:
0056

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*COUNTERINSURGENCY, *MILITARY STRATEGY, *SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT, ASIA, ASYMMETRIC WARFARE, INTERAGENCY COORDINATION, LESSONS LEARNED, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), PEACETIME, TASK FORCES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
COIN(COUNTERINSURGENCY), *LIGHT FOOTPRINT STRATEGY, SFA(SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE), SOF(SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES), SOF CONVENTIONAL INTERDEPENDENCE, SOF INTEGRATION, SSR(SECURITY SECTOR REFORM), FULL SPECTRUM ENGAGEMENT, VSO(VILLAGE STABILITY OPERATIONS)
Report Date:
2013 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2014 Feb 19