Advising the Command Best Practices from the Special Operation's Advisory Experience in Afghanistan

"Special Operators assigned to Special Operations Advisory Groups advise the commanders and staff of the Afghan Special Security Forces. Drawing on in-depth interviews with these personnel, this report identifies best practices for operational level advising. Topics addressed include rapport bu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Helmus, Todd C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND [2015]©2015, 2015
Series:RR-949-OSD Advising the command
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54)
  • Preface
  • Summary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter One: Introduction
  • Chatper Two: Rapport
  • Chapter Three: The Advising Engagement
  • Chapter Four: Integration of SOF Advisors
  • Chapter Five: Integration of ASSF
  • Chapter Six: Sustainability
  • Chapter Seven: Pre-Deployment Training
  • Chapter Eight: Continuity of Operations
  • Chapter Nine: Conclusion
  • Abbreviations
  • Bibliography