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special forces, i need help on this question please

Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2011 5:56 pm
by rikardoswan
hi, im new to this but i would like some information if anyone can help please

How does the role of Special Forces in general war compare with there use in counter insurgency ops, eg Afghanistan? :o

Re: special forces, i need help on this question please

Posted: Wed 31 Aug, 2011 4:43 pm
by colmurph
rikardoswan wrote:hi, im new to this but i would like some information if anyone can help please

How does the role of Special Forces in general war compare with there use in counter insurgency ops, eg Afghanistan? :o
In a general war situation they are used as a "Force Multiplier" with their unconventional warfare capability.

Re: special forces, i need help on this question please

Posted: Wed 31 Aug, 2011 9:53 pm
by ofens
Could you explain the term "force multiplier" please?

Re: special forces, i need help on this question please

Posted: Wed 31 Aug, 2011 10:53 pm
by timex

Re: special forces, i need help on this question please

Posted: Fri 16 Sep, 2011 12:15 pm
by ofens
Thank you, that explains it rather well.