Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior

Apparently, the author is quoted as saying the green berets are "peace corps with guns". He "explains that Green Berets not only fight, they teach: living in the world's hot spots, they speak the language, win the trust of the locals, and train and fight alongside them to defeat a common enemy." according to the Publisher's Weekly Editorial Review.

Perhaps a better reference is the FAO. In my limited knowledge, seems like the DOD is trying to scale up the program (more career options, interagency positings, etc.), but where is it going?