might be able to employ the Internet offensively to help achieve
unconventional warfare objectives." Swett does not delve into details, but he tosses out one possibility: communicating via the Internet with political and paramilitary groups abroad that Washington wants to assist while "limiting the direct political involvement of the United States." Imagine: contras with computers.
In this indirect role, SOF may help manage refugee camps, train and advise allied counterinsurgency forces, train and assist allied indigenous forces in
unconventional warfare, and help stabilize friendly governments via psychological operations and advice and assistance on civil-sector activities.
Unconventional warfare stands in direct contrast to conventional, or traditional, warfare.
"Social Media Warfare" addresses
unconventional warfare strategies and tactics that takes time and experience, plus planning and dedication, to succeed.
Swiss defense preparations during the Cold War are instructive for small countries at the strategic level for Total Defense and at the operational level for
unconventional warfare and resistance missions.
Nakalagay sa umpisa pa lang sa mission statement ng SAF: 'To conduct operations as a Rapid Deployment Force anywhere in the country specifically in situations with national and international implication in the areas of Hostage Rescue; Commando-Type
Unconventional Warfare; Search and Rescue in times of calamities and disasters; Civil Disturbance Management during national emergency; and other special operations.'
"Then what is Saudi Arabia going to do to the Russian airplanes and the Syrian Army which has specialized irregular and
unconventional warfare when it goes to Syria?"
Additionally, finding officers and NCOs with experience in
unconventional warfare proved to be more difficult than thought.
In line with this vision is a return to ARSOF's roots in
unconventional warfare (UW).
In essence, the Joint Special Operations Command exists as a center of excellence for developing tactics for the direct approach to
unconventional warfare.
"We don't need nuclear weapons because we have weapons that in
unconventional warfare can defeat America," he said.
Countries will invest more resources in their special operations units and will call on their suppliers to provide innovative equipment that meets
unconventional warfare needs.
