Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Introduction: American Special Operations Forces 1
4. Part I: The American Experience with Special Operations Forces
5. 1. Special Operations Forces and Modern Warfare 13
6. 2. History 61
7. Part II: Selected Case Studies
8. 3. Somalia 109
9. 4. High-Value Target Teams 148
10. 5. Village Stability Operations 189
11. Part III: Special Operations Forces and U.S. National Security Policy
12. 6. Special Operations Forces Roles and Missions 215
13. 7. Special Operations Forces and the Future of Warfare 244
14. Conclusion: The Strategic Utility of American Special Operations Forces 269
15. Appendix 1: The Evolution of Special Operations Forces Roles and Missions 275
16. Appendix 2: Bibliographic Essay 285
17. Notes 311
18. Selected Bibliography 357
19. Index 363