Joint Special Operations Command

Operation Anaconda was the largest battle fought in Afghanistan by conventional forces. It took place after US Special Forces aligned with Afghan forces from the Northern alliance ran bombing campaigns that crushed the Taliban in late 2001. The operation would take place in the Shahikot valley which had peaks that were anywhere around 8,000 to 12,000 feet. The high altitude, rocky terrain and the cold weather prove difficult for air assault missions in the area of operations (AO) and for conventional

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in particular, was Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Timothy Clough. I originally met SMSgt Clough in 2013 when I was a Staff Sergeant (SSG) and he was a Master Sergeant (MSgt). SMSgt Clough arrived at our current unit, Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), and placed as the NCOIC for the Iranian Threat Network (ITN) team. Even though SMSgt Clough is in the Airforce, his mentorship and guidance will have far reaching impact on my career. The purpose of this paper is to explain

that I will discuss is my experience. I am an accomplished Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) with over ten years of military experience. As an EWO, I have successfully integrated EW, Cyberspace Operations (CO), Special Technical Operations (STO), Military Deception (MILDEC), and Technical Support Operations (TSO) into individual, staff

Evaluation of Operation Urgent Fury and How the Utilization of Intelligence Assets May Have Changed the Outcome Operation Urgent Fury was a response by the U.S. government to the socio-political situation happening at the time on the island of Grenada. Due to anti-government upheaval, a growing communist presence in the area and a significant number of Americans on the island, the Reagan administration felt the need to intervene with military force to normalize the situation. Operation Urgent Fury

assess the significance of the actions for Operation Ivory Coast. Furthermore, this paper will relate the causes and effects of essential elements critical to the tactical success and mission failure of Operation Ivory Coast. Ultimately, all contributing factors will coalesce into lessons learned from the operation that are still applicable to this day. Define the Battle The United States Army Special Forces (U.S. SF) conducted a joint operation with the United States Air Force (U.S. Air

My decision to become a Special Forces Warrant Officer was one that took much time and thought to make. The first thing I needed to do was determine the differences in the roles and responsibilities between a Special Forces Warrant Officer, and a Special Forces Operations Sergeant. Next, I had to think about how my training and experiences would assist me based on the path I chose. Finally, I had to decide which position would give me more personal satisfaction, and which I would be more likely

Operation Anaconda was a joint operation. Even though it was a joint operation, this does not necessarily mean cohesive. This is especially true of the air operations. Poorly executed joint functions, primarily air operations, resulted in diminished close air support capabilities during Operation Anaconda due to confusion of control of aviation assets, lack of proper communication equipment, and available air coordination personnel were overwhelmed. Confusion of control of Aviation Assets The

able to rebalance the Joint Force in 2025 if adequate resources are available. Even with adequate funding, combatant commanders will experience considerable challenges operating in the global security environment. The current strategic direction has prompted a shift of military resources to the Asia-Pacific. This trend will continue. Additionally, globalization, cyber-attacks and advances in technology will further challenge the Joint Forces in the next ten years . The U.S. Joint Forces must identify

Operation Anaconda was a battle that occurred in Shahi Khot Valley, Afghanistan in early March 2002. It was the first major battle and the largest operation in Afghanistan that began after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 (Baran, 2015). The operation was led by Major General F.L Hagenbeck, Commander of the 10th Mountain Division based out of Fort Drum, New York, and the mission was to remove the remaining Taliban fighters in Shahi Khot Valley. In his

strategy called Foreign Internal Defense. Foreign Internal Defense is “the major military to military advisory effort under National Assistance”1. What that means is Special Operations Forces and conventional military forces train, advise and assist, and equip partner nation forces to carry out operations in their own area of operations. From Morocco to Libya, Foreign Internal Defense is conducted to not only protect the host nation’s citizens, but also to help strengthen the security of the United