SOCOM 2020: Forging The Tip Of The Spear

SOCOM

sof socom 2020

@techreport{socom:socom2020,
  author={U.S. Special Operations Command},
  title={{SOCOM} 2020: Forging The Tip Of The Spear},
  year={2013},
  editor={William H. McRaven}
}

http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/resources/SOCOM2020Strategy.pdf

"Expand our Global SOF Network"

"While SOF is designed to contribute to or support efforts in every domain of warfare, the vast majority of SOF expertise lies in the human domain of competition, conflict, and war."

"Present global fiscal circum- stances are compelling the joint force to prioritize a ready and capable force over retaining force structure as it currently exists. Reducing force structure on a global scale requires increased efficiency, versatility, and interdependence as well as maximizing partner- ships to address state and non-state actors’ threats to security that no single nation can undertake."

"Guaranteed access across the globe requires smaller, interdependent, innovative, decentralized, networked, adaptive, versatile and affordable SOF units."

"This command is responsible for increasing collaboration among SOF entities and providing the synergy necessary to achieve optimal effects on the battlefield."

"SOF will provide small unit, forward-based persistent presence closely integrated with our partners to protect our interests and provide rapid response."