Quote Originally Posted by MikeF View Post
Given the rise of suicide bombers, VBIEDs, etc., is it still possible to send small teams of advisors overtly into the ME or SW Asia or has the threat environment increased to the point where a Phillipines or El Salvador mission is simply not feasible in some parts of the world?

Furthermore, I believe this article highlights the interal SOF debate over Rambo and the quiet professional.

v/r

Mike
Mike

In answer to the 1st question, I would say yes it is possible and even preferred, certainly on the African continent.

Roger on the internal debate. As is always the case, a middle ground is probably the best choice. Look at the film Green Berets and note that it was filmed at Ft Bragg with a section modeled in the SF Team capablities demonstration. Do we do that anymore, Bismarck, Bill M., UBoat, or others?

Tom