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Buswell, Philip A. « Keeping Special Forces special : regional proficiency in Special Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10750.
Texte intégralRegional proficiency is a critical capability in irregular warfare (IW). In preparation for increased engagement in irregular warfare, the Defense (DoD) and the Military Services made several significant improvements in developing regional proficiency. While the DoD is attempting to create a new capability in the majority of the Total Force, Special Forces was created to succeed in an IW environment. As a result of its design, Special Forces valued and developed regional proficiency long before this became topical in DoD. Oddly, the last decade of overseas contingency operations which spurred interest in regional proficiency in DoD overall has also threatened regional proficiency development in Special Forces. An analysis of Special Forces training and development reveals that the Special Forces primary means of developing regional proficiency is through deployment experience. While the Special Forces Groups are regionally aligned, several have consistently deployed outside of their Area of Responsibility (AOR) to support combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. A survey and a series of interviews were conducted to determine the state of regional proficiency interest in Special Forces. Through survey analysis, several trends were identified. With this information this thesis concludes with a suggested strategy to improve regional proficiency in Special Forces non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
Tajti, Norbert. « Enhancing Hungarian Special Forces through transformation--the shift to Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FTajti.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Lee. Doowan ; Second Reader: Greenshields, Brian H. ; Third Reader: Porkolab, Imre. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 14, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Special Forces, Special Operations Forces, Hungary, organizational design, special operations, NATO. Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108). Also available in print.
Robertsen, Tom A. « Transforming Norwegian Special Operation Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/06Jun%5FRobertsen.pdf.
Texte intégralFeeley, Sean P. « Special Forces assessment and selection ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/32625.
Texte intégralOlsen, Tommy, et Marius Thormodsen. « Forging Norwegian Special Operation Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/42699.
Texte intégralThis thesis seeks to answer how leadership can unify the Norwegian Special Operation Forces and improve its organizational efficiency. From January 1, 2014, the two Norwegian special operations commands, Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) and Marinejegerkommandoen (MJK), were joined in one service-like combatant command: Forsvarets Spesialstyrker (FS). FSK and MJK each have a long history, and their legacy and culture sit in their hearts. The two units are, in many ways, alike, but their differences have been highlighted when it comes to the future of the Norwegian Special Operation Forces. This thesis uses relevant literature, the authors’ personal experiences, and statistical analysis of precollected survey data to answer the research question. It offers an overview of the Norwegian Special Operation Forces’ history, maps the current organizational culture, and suggests a leadership approach to unify the two units and the newly established joint command staff in order to improve organizational efficiency. The aim is to provide recommendations to assist with the process of forging a highly capable Norwegian Special Operation Forces for the 21st century.
Hill, Joshua L. « U.S. Special Forces : culture warriors ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44580.
Texte intégralU.S. Army Special Forces (SF) are consistently called upon to work by, with, and through indigenous forces to conduct special warfare. Current SF doctrine reflects an increasing desire for SF operators to be culturally proficient in order to work closely with locals, advise foreign militaries, and build relationships with host-nation counterparts. Despite the doctrinal emphasis on cultural proficiency, SF doctrine offers little concrete direction as to how to become culturally competent, or how to measure levels of cultural proficiency. This thesis aims to provide insights into cultural competency by investigating academic literature surrounding culture, and by looking outside of SF at examples of cross-cultural competency from historic cases: the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in World War II, Military Transition Teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the McDonald’s restaurant franchise. By looking at historical examples of military operations and international businesses, SF can gain insight into the best practices and common pitfalls that come from working with foreign cultures. This thesis finds that cultural proficiency can be increased by following the best practices of the McDonald’s Corporation and the OSS, and by placing top-down emphasis on cultural training and normalizing that training at the tactical level.
Kraag, Andy. « Forging Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7371.
Texte intégralIn 2009, the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps started merging its two SOF units into one The Netherlands Maritime Special Operation Forces (NL MARSOF). This newly formed unit is envisioned as a unique mixture of traditional maritime special operations and national counter-terrorism capabilities. Even though the creation of NL MARSOF marks significant progress in the professionalization of Dutch maritime SOF, new challenges in determining its strategic utility and cultural differences between NL MARSOFs sub-units hamper its optimal development and effectiveness. Based on an organizational model of unit culture and a theoretical framework based on SOFs strategic utility, this research explored how NL MARSOF can better unify its culture and clarify its strategic utility. Governing document analysis, survey research, and interviews with key members of NL MARSOF revealed several shortcomings that should be addressed in order to improve NL MARSOFs effectiveness and ensure its survival during times in which the Dutch Ministry of Defense faces the largest budget cutbacks in its history. The survey results and interviews indicate that NL MARSOF is experiencing a sort of identity crisis. Even though NL MARSOF leadership has focused on (infra-)structural elements of the reorganization, it failed to define and communicate a clear mission supported by the majority of the community, and thus offered neither a sense of purpose nor sufficient guidance. This lack of a long-term vision set out in strategic direction now negatively affects the overall performance of NL MARSOF. The way forward is to get NL MARSOF members involved in the process of defining the units way ahead. Strategic management sessions will define the way ahead for NL MARSOF, thereby clarifying its strategic utility. These sessions are the vital first step in improving operational effectiveness. A working group on symbols and traditions will give NL MARSOF its much-needed professional face and provide the symbols (logos, insignias, traditions, and customs) to strengthen the shared system of beliefs and values and thus create a stronger unit culture. Finally, training courses in change management and team-building sessions will help smooth the transition to one NL MARSOF.
Winters, Edward G., et Kent A. Paro. « The misuse of special operations forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/30550.
Texte intégralBy their nature, special operations forces (SOF) are central to policy in a world-order dominated by low-intensity conflicts. Therefore, the proper use of SOF is essential. Based on published doctrine and decision making theory, this thesis develops a theory that defines misuse and provides a systematic framework for analyzing the use of SOF. Misuse occurs at the decision point. We have quantified the decision process and determined that misuse occurs when SOF are used while GPF have an absolute and comparative advantage, or, misuse occurs when SOF are not used while they have both an absolute and comparative advantage over GPF. The concepts of absolute and comparative advantage are crucial to our theory of the misuse of SOF. Absolute advantage is achieved if the expected value of conducting a specific mission outweighs the expected cost. Assuming that both forces have an absolute advantage, the force with the greatest expected value-to- expected cost ratio is sald to have the comparative advantage. Absolute and comparative advantage are the necessary and sufficient conditions for proper use and allow us to delineate specific types of errors. Through the use of four case studies, illustrative of four types of error, this thesis demonstrates a systematic method of considering the proper employment of SOF.
Plzák, Karel. « Podnikatelský plán ». Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-71997.
Texte intégralMellingen, Kjetil. « Strategic utilization of Norwegian Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FMellingen.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor: Sepp, Kalev I. ; Second Reader: Tucker, David. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 15, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Norway, Norwegian, special operations, Special Operations Forces, SOF, Information Operations, Psychological Operations, PSYOP, PSYOPS, Computer Network Operations, CNO, Deception, MILDEC, NORSOF, strategic assets, Forsvarets spesialkommando, FSK, Hærens jegerkommando, HJK, NORASOC, Marinejegerkommandoen, MJK, NORNAVSOC, 137 Luftving, 137 Air Wing, Canada, CANSOF, CANSOFCOM, Poland, POLSOF, POLSOCOM, NATO SOF Study. Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166). Also available in print.
Werner, Lars. « Adaptive reorganization of German Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/39035.
Texte intégralAccording to official statements, German Special Operations Forces (GER SOF) ensure that Germany has military options to cope with specific situations at a strategic level. The Bundeswehr, and thus GER SOF, must be capable meeting current tasks and expected future developments. This thesis evaluates the demands on GER SOF by conducting a defense mission analysis. The results are compared with the current GER SOF force structure and capabilities to determine whether sufficient forces are available to meet current requirements. Based on the findings, this thesis provides recommendations to close gaps between demands and current limitations of GER SOF. It further proposes an optimized organizational structure for GER SOF by using Mintzbergs configurational theory to achieve greater internal coherence, and thus, greater effectiveness for current and future missions.
Rahman, Shamsul Afkar bin Abd. « History of special operations forces in Malaysia ». Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/34724.
Texte intégralFrom 1941 to 1990, Malaysia was involved in violent conflicts against internal and external threats. Most military literature does not emphasize the role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) during these five decades of conflicts. This thesis highlights some lessons learned that might be useful for countries with strategic and operational concerns similar to Malaysia, details the contributions of the SOF to Malaysia from World War II to the present, and examines their utility in supporting future Malaysian national security strategy. The research also outlines the development and a way forward for Malaysian SOF. The author explores each conflict using the UK Defense Line of Development, which consists of training, equipment, personnel, information, doctrine, organization, infrastructure, and logistics (TEPID OIL). It is equivalent to the U.S. DoDs doctrine, organization, training and education, materiel, leadership, people and facilities (DOTMLPF), for the set of generic elements that have to be brought together to generate a defense capability. Due to the importance of leadership in a conflict, the author adds Leadership to the UK DLoD. The new acronym, for the purpose of this thesis, is TEPID OIL + L. In short, this thesis proposes that fostering SOF benefits not only irregular warfare capabilities against internal threats, but also overall national security against external conventional and unconventional threats.
Draper, Stephen R. « "EOD, Up!" how explosive ordnance disposal forces can best support special operations forces ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/06Jun%5FDraper.pdf.
Texte intégralBari, Gabor. « Intelligence architecture in the Hungarian Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Jun%5FBari.pdf.
Texte intégralO'Connell, Douglas K. « U.S. Army Special Forces and homeland security operations ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion-image.exe/08Mar%5FOConnell_Douglas.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Supinski, Stanley. "March 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on May 8, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-75). Also available in print.
Mitchell, Mark E. « Strategic leverage : information operations and special operations forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/13631.
Texte intégralBrown, Harry S. « The command and control of Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/39299.
Texte intégralWeathers, Michael B. « Special Forces Officer recruiting in a high OPTEMPO environment ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA483567.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Fox, William. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 28, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-85). Also available in print.
Radke, Gretchen M. « Optimizing long-term capital planning for Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/45927.
Texte intégralThe United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J8 directorate is responsible for planning long-range capital expenditure for Special Operations Forces (SOF). In executing its mission as the designer of the future SOF, the USSOCOM J8 uses the Long-Range Capital Planning Toolkit (LRCPT) to compare total obligation authority to projected investments over a 30-year time horizon. The LRCPT allows USSOCOM to change project and resource category parameters to analyze the effects on available procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation allocations. This what if analysis allows for course-of-action comparison and helps USSOCOM visualize resource impacts, but the LRCPT does not provide an optimized program portfolio. The goal of this thesis is to improve the LRCPT by developing proof-of-principle optimization models for long-range capital planning. We present three linear optimization models: (1) the Binary Knapsack model, (2) the Weighted Goal Programming model, and (3) the Weighted Goal Programming with Platform Tracking model. These models can be incorporated into the LRCPT to provide USSOCOM with an efficient method for optimizing long-term procurement planning, ensuring there are no SOF capability gaps over the 30-year horizon.
Mulhern, Brian G. « Risky business : risk tolerance in U.S. Army Special Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/42694.
Texte intégralThis research looks at the issue of risk tolerance, and analyzes its role in U.S. Army Special Forces (SF). More specifically, it assesses the degree to which senior members of an organization allow junior members to make autonomous decisions, and argues that the unconventional warfare (UW) mission and nature of SF call for a higher degree of risk tolerance than is seen in conventional forces. A longitudinal case study of the conflict in Afghanistan shows that in 2001 SF had a long leash to allow for autonomy and flexibility, which was necessary to succeed in a UW environment. However, by 2006, the leash was shortened and more control measures were implemented. While a short leash may be appropriate for a conventional battlefield, it adversely impacts SF effectiveness in a UW environment. The three main reasons that induce risk aversion in SF leaders are exogenous political factors, organizational considerations including chain of command, and organizational culture, which is reinforced by the current Army officer evaluation system. This analysis suggests that the deleterious impact of these factors needs to be addressed in SF.
Kershaw, Michael M. « The integration of special operations and general purpose forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/42828.
Texte intégralWe derive the closed form expression for the bit error probability of dense WDM systems employing an external OOK modulator. Our model is based upon a close approximation of the optical Fabry-Perot filter in the receiver as a single-pole RC filter for the signals that are bandlimited to a frequency band approximately equal to one sixtieth of the Fabry-Perot filter's free spectral range. Our model can handle bit rates up to 2.5 Gb/s for a free spectral range of 3800 GHz and up to 5 Gb/s when the power penalty is 1 db or less.
Lastimado, Antonio R. « The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Special Operations ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1227.
Texte intégralSince World War II, the Philippines has confronted threats from communist insurgents, Muslim secessionists, and a few other agitators. Recently, however, a new threat has emerged-- this time coming from a terrorist organization known as the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Although the ASG is a relatively small group, it has wrought great injury to the Philippine image as of late. Common among the groups presenting a threat to internal security are that their strategies and tactics tend to be unconventional and asymmetric. This thesis seeks to determine how special operations can improve the AFP's capability to address internal security threats. The study begins by examining the security environments in which the AFP currently operates, and then proceeds to study emerging security environments in which it will likely operate. The current special operations capability of the AFP is explored and assessed, while inquiring whether it needs enhancing. Case studies of past AFP special operations against groups which posed major internal threats are analyzed to determine whether or not the doctrine and strategy of the AFP was correct, especially regarding its use of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Furthermore, this study considers the United States (U.S.) model for special operations, namely the U.S. Special Operations Forces, in proposing a special operations strategy for the AFP that is feasible, suitable, and sustainable. It is suggested that such an examination will produce a strategy that is relevant, adaptable, and responsive to dealing with the internal security environments likely to be encountered by the Philippine government.
Major, Philippine Army
Windmueller, Armin K. « Improving counterinsurgency an auxiliary training program for special forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2720.
Texte intégralCucu, Dan. « Romanian Special Forces : identifying appropriate missions and organizational structure / ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Dec%5FCucu.pdf.
Texte intégralEast, Peter B. « The role of Army National Guard Special Forces domestically and in Special Operations Command - North ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44553.
Texte intégralThe Army National Guard Special Forces has a unique position that allows state governors to call upon the group to support domestic operations and provide additional forces for the United States Army Special Forces Command when needed. The necessity to coordinate the emerging domestic operations being undertaken or discussed by the Army National Guard Special Forces has been identified as a shortcoming by senior leaders of the Army National Guard and their Special Operations advisors, but little has been done to ensure the coordination and collaboration is executed. The newly established Special Operations Command – North is ideally situated to assist in this effort. This thesis examines the difficulties of coordinating operations conducted in a Title 32 status across state lines and with a command element that is a Title 10 force. Additionally, given the unique laws and policies that dictate defense support to civil authorities, this thesis analyzes what the Army National Guard Special Forces has done and is currently doing and how Special Operations Command – North can fit into the homeland defense mission set. This thesis concludes with recommendations on developing the relationship between the states, Special Operations Command – North and Special Operations Command’s Global SOF Network and where the manpower and funding can come from for the emerging relationship.
Bado, Christopher M. « Integration of special operations and conventional forces in unconventional warfare ». Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1996. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA309559.
Texte intégralNewell, Thomas. « The use of Special Operations Forces in combating terrorist financing ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA457538.
Texte intégralBurris, Bradford M. « Army Special Operations Forces professional military education for the future ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FBurris.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Simons, Anna ; Second Reader: Nix, Dayne. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 14, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Military Education, Special Operations Education, Army Education, ARSOF Leader Development, Special Forces, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Professional Military Education. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-76). Also available in print.
Hellesen, Petter. « Counterinsurgency and its implications for the Norwegian Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion-image.exe/08Jun%5FHellesen.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Rothstein, Hy S. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 25, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-80). Also available in print.
Foote, Michael J. « The Requirement for U.S. Army Special Forces to Conduct Interrogation ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7340.
Texte intégralKey, Kevin J. « Return on investment : ensuring Special Forces can fight another day ». Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10629.
Texte intégralEllison, Joel P., et Daniel G. Hodermarsky. « Conventional and special operations forces integration at the operational level ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/27824.
Texte intégralMedrano, Raul M., Jason A. Hartley et Marvin Anderson. « Network design guidance for the Global Special Operations Forces network ». Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44614.
Texte intégralThe current national security strategy calls for an increased reliance on relationships with diverse partners to address the challenges of the contemporary security environment. United States Special Operations Command is confronting these challenges with a Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Network (GSN). The question is this: how should SOF develop social networks in support of the GSN? This study employs a mixed-methods research design to create a process model of social network design to aid SOF in the development of the GSN. The model consists of five composite factors: expertise (E), sensemaking (S), connection (C), action (A) and narrative (N). These five factors are interconnected and form a process model called E-SCAN. The model is offered as a guide to assist SOF personnel in developing their social networks and building out the GSN.
Donahoe, Adrian A., et D. Todd Jr Reed. « The TAO of Special Forces : an analysis of counterinsurgency doctrine ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1597.
Texte intégralThe unwillingness to correct deficiencies in current COIN Doctrine or to follow the correct methods within current doctrine will lead to continued instability and possible failure of counterinsurgency operations and governments in states with large Islamic populations. The conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq is insurgent in nature, therefore requires a Counterinsurgent strategy. Current US Army Doctrine focuses entirely on the Counterguerilla aspect of an insurgency, rather than viewing the insurgency in its entirety. Therefore, not only is the COIN doctrine is inadequate, it also requires an overall governing strategy which must include the engagements of both the populace, and the infrastructure of the insurgency, as well as counterforce operations against the guerillas. The entire hierarchy of COIN Doctrine is skewed in favor of the conventional units who write it. Currently all COIN operations fall under Support and Stability Operations, as do Counterguerrilla Operations in doctrinal hierarchy that is written by the US Army Infantry Branch. However, US Army Special Forces Branch writes Insurgency and Foreign Internal Defense Doctrine (COIN falls under FID for all Internal Defense and Development [IDAD] Programs). The unique qualifications of Special Forces units make them ideal for creating, developing, instituting, and commanding these operations. Special Forces soldiers are language and culturally trained to operate within these nations, and normally have habitual associations previously developed with the people and militaries of these nations.
Major, United States Army
Taylor, Steven C. « The NATO Special Operations Forces Transformation Initiative opportunities and challenges ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/March/09Mar%5FTaylor_S.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Yost, David S. ; Rothstein, Hy S. "March 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 22, 2009. Author(s) subject terms: NATO, SOF, Special Operations, Asymmetric Threats, Unconventional Warfare, NSTI. Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-84). Also available in print.
Howard, Stephen P. « Special Operations Forces and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sooner or Later ? / ». Maxwell AFB, Ala. : Air University Research Coordinator Office, 1998. http://www.au.af.mil/au/database/research/ay1995/saas/howardsp.htm.
Texte intégralSubject: An analysis of whether Special Operations Forces should use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications and re-supply capability deficiencies. Cover page date: June 1995. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
Reed, D. Todd Donahoe Adrian A. « The TAO of Special Forces : an analysis of counterinsurgency doctrine / ». Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Jun%5FReed%5FDonahoe.pdf.
Texte intégralAllen, Thaddeus P. Fielden Patsy. « Improving USAF Special Tactics readiness to meet the operational demands of the USAF and US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) / ». Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2002. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion-image/02Jun%5FAllen.pdf.
Texte intégralMangone, Jason Albino. « Precise Warriors : The Evolution of Special Operations Forces in U.S. Security Strategy ». Thesis, Boston College, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/367.
Texte intégralImages of burly men painted in green, outfitted in camouflage and a Rambo-esque bandana, donning night-vision goggles, and armed with the newest weaponry are drawn forth when thinking of the phrase "Special Operations." There is a certain myth surrounding the community: Special Operators are the greatest warriors in the world. The use of these warriors is usually only thought of in a tactical context. This thesis, in looking beyond the battlefield adventures of Special Operators, asks the question: "How do these warriors do this job, and what ends do they serve in greater US security strategy?" The thesis discusses the development of the special operations capability since World War II and shows that special operations forces can be precisely tailored by U.S. policy-makers to meet specific high-level strategic objectives
Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2006
Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences
Discipline: Political Science
Discipline: College Honors Program
Riley, Craig Allen. « The role of special operations forces in operations against theater missiles / ». Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1996. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA312387.
Texte intégralThesis advisor(s): James J. Wirtz. "March 1996." Includes bibliographical references (p. 163). Also available online.
Ottilige, Donald D. « System architecture for the Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) soldier system ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1996. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA313446.
Texte intégralRounsaville, Paul D. « Korean unification : a United States Army Special Forces framework for employment ». Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1997. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA341411.
Texte intégral"December 1997." Thesis advisor(s): Edward A. Olsen, Christopher Layne. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-117). Also available online.
Kenar, Erdal. « Assessment and selection of personnel for the Turkish Special Forces Command ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1998. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA350142.
Texte intégral"June 1998." Thesis advisor(s): Lee Edwards, Mark J. Eitelberg. Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60). Also available online.
Durtschi, Michael S. « The North Korean Special Purpose Forces an assessment of the threat ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1995. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA297448.
Texte intégralOgut, Cetin. « An ad hoc wireless mobile communications model for Special Operations Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2000. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA383981.
Texte intégralThesis advisor(s): Michael, James Bret; Arquilla, John. "September 2000." Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.
Walker, Joshua H. Deal Eric J. « Optimizing Army Special Forces leaders in a global counter-insurgent network ». Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2007. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion.exe/07Mar%5FWalker.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): John Arquilla. "March 2007." Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-73). Also available in print.
McGrath, George F. « Email marketing for U.S. Army and Special Operations Forces (SOF) recruiting ». Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2007. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion-image.exe/07Dec%5FMcGrath.pdf.
Texte intégralThesis Advisor(s): Giordano, Frank. "December 2007." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 23, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-60). Also available in print.
Gibson, Jason Bryant Kohn Richard H. « Super-Rangers the early years of Army Special Forces 1944-1953 / ». Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2008. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,1553.
Texte intégralTitle from electronic title page (viewed Sep. 16, 2008). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of History." Discipline: History; Department/School: History.
Deal, Eric J. « Optimizing Army Special Forces leaders in a global counter-insurgent network ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/3556.
Texte intégralWashburn, Matthew D. « The adaptive edge introducing adaptive skills techniques to Army Special Forces ». Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5028.
Texte intégrals could be improved for all U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers. This thesis draws on current adaptive skills techniques taught at the United States Military Academy, West Point, as well as adaptive skills techniques utilized in sports psychology.