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Retying the Gordian Knot: US Special Operations Command as a service

The relationship between USSOCOM and the services has never been better, closer or more mutually beneficial than it is today, says the author of this commentary.

By John F. Mulholland

3 years ago

It’s time for a third special operations revolution

To have strong civilian oversight of special operations forces, Congress should establish a Department of Special Operations in Washington and appoint a secretary of special operations, says the author of this commentary.

By David Maxwell

3 years ago

Congress should elevate the top civilian position overseeing special operations

Past efforts to strengthen the role of the top civilian overseeing U.S. Special Operations Command as a "service secretary" has met much resistance, says the author of this commentary.

By Mark Mitchell

3 years ago

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