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From Unconventional to Conventional – A Paradigm Shift in US Military

The U.S. Army is contemplating a strategic shift, which includes reducing special operations forces (SOF) programs by approximately 10%.

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  • June 13, 2023
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The U.S. Army is contemplating a strategic shift, which includes reducing special operations forces (SOF) programs by approximately 10%. This move, part of a broader migration towards conventional warfare, has sparked debates about the future of the SOF. The change in strategy aims to concentrate on potential large-scale conflicts with nations like China and optimize the force to counter contemporary threats, such as long-range missile strikes and cyber warfare. However, critics caution against the potential risks of scaling back capabilities central to U.S. military operations over the past two decades. 

  

Key Points: 

  1. The U.S. Army plans to reduce special operations forces (SOF) programs by an estimated 10% in the coming years, as part of a shift from unconventional to conventional warfare.
  2. The proposed cuts could bring about structural changes in some elite units, predominantly affecting logistical and intelligence support, known as enablers.
  3. The shift in strategy is motivated by a change in geopolitical focus towards potential conflict scenarios with nations like China and a need for capabilities relevant to large-scale combat operations, such as long-range missile strikes and cyber warfare.
  4. Critics of the proposal, including some lawmakers and retired military officers, warn against the potential consequences of reducing SOF capabilities, which have been integral to U.S. military operations in the last two decades.
  5. The strategy awaits approval from Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and is part of a broader evaluation of force structure as the Army grapples with recruitment decline and potential reductions in overall force size. The timeline for implementing these cuts remains under discussion.

 

Source: https://sofrep.com/news/from-counterinsurgency-to-conventional-warfare-the-changing-role-of-u-s-special-operations-forces/ 

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