In this volume, John Collins speaks with the authority of one who
was literally present at the birth of the "low intensity conflict"
era. His long-term, intimate, and direct contact with the esoteric
world of special operations has few parallels. Their roots go back
in time and history considerably farther, but today's Special
Operations Forces are largely products of the past three decades.
Their development has been in response to the pressures of
world-wide situations perceived to bear upon or which actually do
affect American strategic interests. The use of raw military power
may not provide solutions to the complex problems involved and may
even be counter-productive. Special Operations Forces, uniquely
suited to fill the quasi-military gap, require the highest degree
of professional competence in the application of the classical
principles of war. This is a big order. It is difficult in a few
words to pay John Collins the tribute he deserves for continuing
efforts to educate both the Congress and the U.S. Armed Forces
concerning the capabilities and limitations of special operations
and the forces they involve. This latest addition to his carefully
researched studies combines history, philosophy, factual data, and
reference materials in a single document that should be on the
desks of civilian and military leaders whose responsibilities
relate in any way to special operations. William P. Yarborough
Lieutenant General, USA (Ret)
General
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