July 16, 2026

The Missing Link? Modernizing the Role of the Special Forces Company in Combat

To prepare for LSCO on the 21st century battlefield, the often-overlooked SF Company Headquarters (SFOD-B) should be modernized to model the autonomous SOF Tactical Group employed by Ukraine against Russian force. This Modernized SFOD-B should include multi-domain assets including UAS and EW units of action to operate independently behind enemy lines. Once properly task-organized, the Modernized SFOD-B should be tested and refined at Combat Training Centers to prepare for the SF Regiment for the future fight at echelons above the SFOD-A.

April 1, 2026

Historical Examples of Modern Warfighting Terms

Clear definitions are crucial for enabling a shared understanding as we adapt to modern times. This article argues that simply rebranding old military concepts with new terminology, without critically examining and learning from history, risks creating the illusion of innovation and leads us to repeat past mistakes. Without grounding our terminology in historical understanding, we risk repeating failures and overlooking successes from prior conflicts. It also presents examples of conventional forces - special operations forces integration, interoperability, and interdependence (CF-SOF I3) employed in the 20th and 21st centuries. The key argument is that effective adaptation to contemporary challenges requires both doctrinal clarity and historical insight.