National Guard Special Forces

National Guard Special Forces
Author: John E. Peters
Publisher: Technical Report (Rand Corpora
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780833060129

U.S. Army Special Operations Command sought options for enhancing the contributions of the Special Forces Groups of the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). The research was motivated by the sponsor's belief that ARNG might occupy high-value capability niches that could be put to use in future deployments. This study analyzed ARNG Special Forces capabilities as well as the legal and policy guidance that governs ARNG's functioning.

Army National Guard Special Forces

Army National Guard Special Forces
Author: Willard C. Broadwater
Publisher:
Total Pages: 47
Release: 1995
Genre: Special forces (Military science)
ISBN:

With the elimination of combat arms from the Army Reserve, remaining reserve Special Forces (SF) units are in the Army National Guard (ARNG). In light of the current Congressional Roles and Missions Commission, a review of ARNG SF roles, missions and future is in order to identify appropriate operational parameters. This paper reviews the history of reserve SF, surveys international reserve special operations forces, and discusses ARNG SF apportionment and accessibility issues. The Army needs to recognize the similarities and differences of Army SF and ARNG SF in order to fine tune the qualification process and to access a usable reserve SF. Due to the inherent broad index of civilian skills acting as an additional force multiplier, ARNG SF are best utilized for missions which reflect a blend of peacetime FID/HA/SA. To better accomplish these missions, ARNG SF need to be assigned specific regional areas and be provided stability of orientation to better develop the cultural expertise required by SF missions.

Chosen Soldier

Chosen Soldier
Author: Dick Couch
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2008-03-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307339394

An unprecedented view of Green Beret training, drawn from the year Dick Couch spent at Special Forces training facilities with the Army’s most elite soldiers. In combating terror, America can no longer depend on its conventional military superiority and the use of sophisticated technology. More than ever, we need men like those of the Army Special Forces–the legendary Green Berets. Following the experiences of one class of soldiers as they endure this physically and mentally exhausting ordeal, Couch spells out in fascinating detail the demanding selection process and grueling field exercises, the high-level technical training and intensive language courses, and the simulated battle problems that test everything from how well SF candidates gather operational intelligence to their skills at negotiating with volatile, often hostile, local leaders. Chosen Soldier paints a vivid portrait of an elite group, and a process that forges America’s smartest, most versatile, and most valuable fighting force.

Army National Guard (ARNG) Special Forces Units (SF)

Army National Guard (ARNG) Special Forces Units (SF)
Author: John E. Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2006
Genre: Soldiers
ISBN:

Currently, AANG SF Soldiers and Units are essential components of the United States National Security Strategy (NSS). Yet these part-time SF Soldiers are not trained to the same standard as their Active SF counterparts. Army National Guard SF units are not sufficiently trained or resourced. Their capabilities and readiness were further degraded by their recent high operational tempo. This SRP addresses shortfalls in AANG SF training and standards and provides recommendations to require all SF Soldiers to meet the same Army standards in order to support the NSS.

Technology and Scholarly Communication

Technology and Scholarly Communication
Author: Richard Ekman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 442
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780520217621

A collection of essays analyzing the results of several experimental projects in electronic publishing, all funded at least in part by the Mellon Foundation.

US Army Special Forces 1952–84

US Army Special Forces 1952–84
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782004467

From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.

US Army Special Forces 1952–84

US Army Special Forces 1952–84
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 184603728X

From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.

Green Berets

Green Berets
Author: C.F. Earl
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1422294994

Known around the world for both their skill in combat and their unparalleled ability to survive in harsh, unforgiving conditions, the Green Berets are among America's greatest soldiers. Officially called the U.S. Army Special Forces, the Green Berets work to fight terrorism, rescue hostages, gather intelligence, and defend America's allies abroad. Green Berets examines the history of this elite fighting force, exploring their training standards and special tactics. The book gives readers a detailed look at one of the U.S. Army's most important assets, including: • How the Green Berets are selected and trained • The origin of the berets that U.S. Army Special Forces wear. • How the Green Berets served in the early days of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan