Special Forces in El Salvador and Afghanistan

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Abstract:

This paper will compare and contrast Special Forces counter insurgency operations (COIN) during the 13 year war in El Salvador and the current war in Afghanistan. This writing will use some examples from a Special Forces Operational Detachment ALPHA (SFODA) engaged in COIN operations in vicinity San Miguel, El Salvador in 1984 and my experiences as a Special Forces operator conducting COIN operations in the country of Afghanistan.

Author(s):
King, Brian
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX, FORT BLISS , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Paper
Publication Date:
2008 Mar 18
Pagination:
10

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
special forces, el salvador, afghanistan, contrast, insurgency, continents, geographic regions
Keyword(s):
COIN(COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATIONS), SFODA(SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONAL DETACHMENT ALPHA), SUTT(SMALL UNIT TACTICAL TRAINING)
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 09
Update Date:
2021 Aug 04