In this rebuttal to Colonel Croot's monograph, There Is an Identity Crisis in Special Forces: Who are the Green Berets Supposed to Be?, Retired Sergeant Major David Shell challenges the report's claims of an identity crisis within Special Forces (SF). Shell argues against assertions of low morale and mission drift, emphasizing the diverse and adaptable nature of SF missions—underscoring the unique subcultures within SF and the need for leadership to better understand and represent the values and experiences of their soldiers.

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Special Forces Does Not Have an Identity Crisis. SOF Has a Special Forces Identity Problem: A Response to Colonel Croot

By Sergeant Major (Retired) David Shell

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