Joint Special Operations Command

been in command at various echelons in combat throughout their development. This is especially true now, with the current war. These leaders have proven to have the necessary insight to accomplish the mission. They are entrusted to their position because of the competence they have shown in symmetrical and asymmetrical warfare. They are the Army’s subject matter experts on theater tactical employment. A soldier who is competent and proficient in their task, may need to be told what to do, but should not have to be told how to accomplish it. The U.S. government believes that generals are plug and play tools. (Boot,2013) The general idea is that these tools can to be used to fill a role as needed to support the higher level intent without asking questions. There are those in who find a leader who is willing to voice his opinion, and give options in operational priority and conduct, a threat. Top General Officers should be given the freedom to accomplish an end state how they see fit. They are the expert placed on the ground just for that purpose. In the example of Gen. (Ret) Stanley A. Mc Chrystal, in June 2010 Rolling stone magazine published an article titled ‘The Runaway General’. In the article, you can read quotes from the General that show the buildup of frustration that had been caused by giving suggestions to the politicians in Washington, DC, and being told to more or less, “shut up and color”. This is a man who had been in charge of some of the most elite special…

monger associations around the world, making psychological warfare an exceptionally critical constantly developing issue. In any case, the quantity of counterrorist associations shifts from country to country. Despite the fact that most countries have counterrorist unique operations powers (SOFs), they more often than not are undermanned, ailing in preparing, and underequipped (Special Operations.com). There are a few special cases to this speculation however. Israel and Thailand both have…

could reach the fighters. Groups often ended up scavenging from the supply that the German troops ─which they killed─ had been carrying, and the wilderness around them. The locations of some strategic camp sites included: caves, back sides of mountains and wooded areas outside of small town that the Germans invaded (Under). Communication resistance groups concentrated primarily on spying on inter German communication. Pinpointing radio waves, these groups listened in on important conversations…

After the move, Krystyna applied to British Intelligence. Due to her immense intellect, charming personality and her fluency in multiple languages, she was immediately intercepted into the Special Operations Executive Branch of British Intelligence. For six weeks she travelled across Europe in the pursuit of discovering German troop placement. During this time she also covertly met with Polish leaders, what was said in those meeting is still only speculated. Her official espionage career began…

In 1940, as the war intensified and the Germans began to march toward France during the German Western Offensive, he was evacuated from the town of Dunkirk on one of the last boats to leave for England. The same year, he joined the Special Operations Executive, a branch of the modern day MI6. Leadership. In September of 1940, Colonel Buckmaster assumed command of the French section of MI6 (F Section), and was told that his task was to build an organization that could effectively carry out acts…

“Silent Professional” is a term used often when referencing the Special Operations community. It means do not brag about what you have done or where you have been, because secrecy is your only true ally. Every night since the World Trade Center towers fell, there have been Soldiers overseas taking the fight to those responsible. Night after night, these nameless warriors have been planning and conducting covert operations in hostile areas all over the world without fail. The only time the…

I believe it is because of our special operations forces; the Navy Seals, the Delta Forces, the Green Berets (special forces), Civil Affairs, and the only special operations aviation in the military; the 160th Special…

War has always been a part of our country. We are the country that we are today because of the American Revolution, which was a very important war. Many of the amazing people that have become famous and well known nation wide have been war heroes. These war heroes are not only great on the battlefield, but off it as well. Chris Kyle portraits greatness and who was one of America's most lethal snipers, he is no different from any of the past war heroes throughout history. On the battlefield, he…

Chris Kyle once said “Despite what your momma told you, violence does solve problems” (Aldrich)This is true if you are talking about his life. Kyle started life as a little cowboy growing up in Texas. Then riding bulls and being a Navy SEAL in his middle life. To live in Heaven with God in his late life. To truly understand Chris Kyle, one must understand his early, middle, and late life. Chris Kyle was born on April, 1974 in Odessa, Texas along with his younger brother Jeff (Burling 15). When…

I believe that the author is extremely successful and is able to accomplish his goal. No Easy Day is an insightful life story culminating in heart pounding details of the most notable military event of the 21st century. Reading the book I personally felt nothing but admiration and respect for the brave men that choose to dedicate their lives to the defense of our great country. For anyone interested in the military, heroism or just a good book I would definitely recommend picking up a copy of No…