Special Operators would need to conduct pararescue missions behind enemy lines, engage in high-risk forward reconnaissance operations, perform tactical air controller targeting and even conduct direct attack air assault ambushes when needed.
Of particular interest is what the U.S. Air Force Special Operators are doing these days.
Here’s What You Need To Remember: Interestingly, much of the skill set Special Operators will need for great-power war does have many similarities to mission envelopes pursued in recent years in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Air Force Special Operators are slightly shifting tactical focus to prepare for major power warfare, raising interesting questions regarding the additional mission scope they will be picking up following fifteen years of counterinsurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The changing threat landscape, requiring some slight training adjustments and new preparation exercises, was cited by the U.S. Special Operations Commander, Army Gen. Richard Clarke during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas.
Big War, Special Forces: How America Could Fight Russia or China
Special Operators are able to hit targets behind enemy lines, scout out an area, conduct a raid, or perform any number of missions.
Key point: Pararescue, recon, directing aircraft or artillery fire, helping to prepare the way for an assault these are all things special forces can do. Here is how their training and real-life fighting in the Middle East makes them ready for any future combat.
U.S. Air Force Special Operators are slightly shifting tactical focus to prepare for major power warfare, raising interesting questions regarding the additional mission scope they will be picking up following fifteen years of counterinsurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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