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Ground Truth for Commanders – the Special Operations Forces Integration Detachment | Special Forces Association Chapter 78

Special Forces play a crucial role in modern warfare by providing elite soldiers who are highly trained in unconventional warfare.

  • Editor Staff
  • May 6, 2023
Command Chief Master Sgt. Gregory A. Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Special Operations Command, right, states three key points to students in the Tactical Skills phase of the Special Forces Qualification Course during a USSOCOM
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Keren-happuch Solano United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School)
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Special Forces play a crucial role in modern warfare by providing elite soldiers who are highly trained in unconventional warfare, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. They are often tasked with missions that require them to operate behind enemy lines, in hostile environments, and with limited support.

In modern warfare, ground truth is critical for mission success. This means that soldiers on the ground must have accurate, up-to-date information about the enemy’s movements, strengths, and weaknesses. Special Forces are particularly adept at gathering ground truth, often using advanced technology and specialized training to do so.

The SOFID concept, or Special Operations Forces Integration Detachment, is a framework that emphasizes the importance of information gathering and dissemination in modern warfare. It includes a mobile early entry command post designed to provide Special Forces with the tools they need to gather and share critical information quickly and effectively.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the SOFID concept proved its worth by enabling Special Forces to rapidly deploy to the battlefield and establish a command post that could quickly gather and share ground truth. This allowed commanders to make informed decisions based on real-time information and helped to ensure mission success.

The mobile early entry command post used in the SOFID concept is just one example of how Special Forces are adapting to modern warfare. As conflicts become increasingly complex and unpredictable, it is likely that Special Forces will continue to play a critical role in gathering ground truth and providing the information needed to achieve victory on the battlefield.

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