Israel achieved control over Iranian skies, but they did it from the ground. This is a key role for SOF as an supporting tool in LSCO. Rising Lion and Spider Web should be taught at every level of US military education .

RT @C_Faulkner_UCF: My latest via @WarInstitute with @MoreSecurityInt and @plichta_marcel 1/2: . Drones Aren’t the Solution to Africa’s Se….

3 proposals to sync SFA mo' better:. 1. establish regionally-aligned TF.2. Appoint sub-unified cmd as coordinating authority for regional SC efforts.3. Align SFAC under USASOC as an "advisor division".

What is the role of SOF as national security priorities shift from combatting non-state actors to strategic competition with near-peer rivals? . This book brings multiple perspectives to the debate. @martijnkitzen.

Exceptional book by @Rupal_N_Mehta from @UNLincoln -- good framework to understand counterproliferation strikes in Iran.

Pirates and sea terrorists! . I think most people are surprised to learn ~80% of trade is done on the seas. @ZhaoPieter @GSSReview @lmm20071.

RT @ACScowcroft: On this July 4th, as we reflect on the principles that have guided the nation, the Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense prog….

Good piece on how to organize intel teams in rear D published through @ArmyUPress from my friend and former @WestPointSOSH colleague . @JordanMBecker @RTPerson3.

Just finished. Felt a little unfocused at times, but overall good read. Favorite quote: "Above all, IW demands partnerships and informing, supporting, and enabling others." Yes, IW is a team sport!

RT @LDUSArmyJournal: The Republic of Korea Army 28th Infantry Division and U.S. Army medical experts successfully used drones to deliver bl….

Remember when Ken Waltz endorsed this craziness?. “The slow spread of nuclear weapons [which] gives states time to learn to live with them, to appreciate their virtues, and to understand the limits they place on behaviour”

RT @AlexCecylia: It feels strange to celebrate our freedom this year while turning a blind eye to Ukrainians fighting for theirs. A few wee….

Not to late to register! Link 👇 . @WJPerryCenter .

Thanks to @RCDefense for sharing this.

What does Independence Day have to do with irregular warfare? . - The revolutionary war was an INSURGENCY. - The French provided Security Force Assistance to help beat the Brits. Big ups to Ben Franklin (& maybe John Adams??) for securing SFA.

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CW5 DuClos argues for a Global Advisor Program - ensuring persistent presence rather than sporadic advisor engagements. Lots of ppl arguing we need to unify advising efforts across DOD more effectively. Rightly so.

- More nuke power is good.- Pleasantly surprised at the strong number who support more (above 70%).- Good reminder energy consumption on the rise in US.- US is an energy power house. Love it. Good article.

RT @IrregWarfare: Poachers. Pirates. Rustlers. Militants. In #Africa, irregular warfare doesn’t follow doctrine—it follows money, grievance….

Great to see the @irregwarfare SOF Project Director spotlighted! Way to go ADS!.