Security Cooperation and Special Operations Forces: Training and Education Are Needed Now More than Ever
Colonel (Retired) John E. Chere, Jr.'s commentary stresses the vital need for specialized security cooperation (SC) training within Special Operations Forces (SOF). With increased scrutiny on foreign assistance programs, SOF practitioners require unique knowledge and procedures to effectively justify programs and align them with national interests, addressing a current gap in their application of skills within the SC environment. To meet this demand, Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) developed a SOF-SC course in 2013, educating personnel on legal foundations, integrative strategies, interagency roles, and contributions to foreign military sales and international training. This five-day course, available in-residence and virtually, has trained over 1,300 students and consistently receives high evaluations, underscoring its significant impact.
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