Enduring engagement yes, episodic engagement no: lessons for SOF from Mali

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Authors
Powelson, Simon J.
Subjects
Enduring Engagement Episodic Engagement CFS ETIA
Advisors
Simons, Anna
Date of Issue
2013-12
Date
Dec-13
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
This thesis examines SOFs recent experience in Mali and determines whereor to what extentit should be considered a failure. In addition to analyzing these encounters, a second aim of this thesis is to make recommendations for how SOF might better build partner capacity and capability in the future. The argument made is that enduring engagement is of enduring value; episodic engagement, on its own, is not. Examples of both types of engagement can be found in United States Special Operations Forces recent interactions with the Malian military.
Type
Thesis
Description
Department
Defense Analysis (DA)
Organization
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.