Preventing War: Special Operations Engagement in Support of Security Sector Reform

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Abstract:

During a time of increased regional conflicts and global instability, US Security Sector Reform SSR applies a whole of government approach to strengthen host nation HN governments and security forces to decrease sources of instability. Significant to the Department of Defenses effort in support of SSR, is special operations engagement with HN security forces. This study analyzes recent special operations engagement in Mali and the Philippines. Through that analysis, enduring engagement, special operation engagement campaigns, unity of effort, Theater Special Operations Command TSOC forward commands, and HN partner selection are key identified engagement planning considerations. A review of current special operation campaigns and initiatives highlight opportunities for TSOCs to implement these considerations though special operation engagement campaigns.

Author(s):
Moores, Charles C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Monograph
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA614164
Pagination:
0054

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Fully Networked C3; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *MILITARY STRATEGY, *SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, CASE STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INSTABILITY, PHILIPPINES, SECURITY, THREATS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY, *SOF(SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES), *SSR(SECURITY SECTOR REFORM), HN GOVERNMENTS, HN(HOST NATION), MALI, TSOC(THEATER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND), FID(FOREIGN INTERNAL DEFENSE), UNITY OF EFFORT, TSCP(THEATER SECURITY COOPERATION PLANS), DOD(DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE)
Report Date:
2014 Dec 04
Creation Date:
2015 Apr 13