Insider: Short of War

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Meaning, Myth, and Force Design in U.S. Special Operations

Meaning, Myth, and Force Design in U.S. Special Operations28. Aug.19 Min.

This episode examines the institutional evolution of U.S. Army Special Forces, balancing Cold War origins against post-9/11 policy demand. It outlines how strategic utility reshaped organizational identity and what capabilities a modern irregular warfare force requires today.