There's a great article in the current issue of The Weekly Standard that discusses 9 reasons why Special Forces Troops weren't used against terrorists. It points out some lessons that future administrations would be wise to follow if we are to be successful in the war on terrorism.
It wasn't just the Clinton Administration that was guilty of not using these troops but also the first Bush Administration. For all of the criticism Donald Rumsfeld has taken, I believe he has made a much needed contribution toward helping to change some attitudes that kept our country from using these soldiers (Marines, too) the way they should be used.
By the way, if you aren't getting this publication, you should. For conservative thought and analysis it puts others to shame.
I served in a support role to the Special Forces for a time during my military servcie (though didn't win the beret myself, my feet broke in multiple places both time I went through SFAS). They are a great outfit. Back during that time (during early Clinton), there was a definite sense that they were outsiders in the military. It's so good to see a command staff now that values SF and knows how to employ them. Afghanistan was one amazing campaign.
Posted by: Discoshaman at January 20, 2004 10:17 AMIt was really cool to see how the war in Afghanistan was handled. Obviously these institutions take time to change, but I hope they're at least going in the right direction.
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-Jim.
A trippa di zianata - "your aunt's tripe"
Posted by: подарки at April 3, 2004 08:33 PM