Special Reconnaissance and Advanced Small Unit Patrolling: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Special Operations Forces

This book is a tactical bible for the military Special Operations, intelligence, and paramilitary/law-enforcement communities, designed to increase effectiveness and lethality while saving lives. It provides historical examples and lessons-learned from the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Special Operations Group SR operations during the Vietnam-era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This comprehensive book serves as a strategic guide tailored specifically to the military Special Operations, intelligence, and paramilitary/law-enforcement communities, as well as other interested parties. Its primary objective is to disrupt the cycle of inventing and forgetting, while also prioritizing the safety of SpecOps personnel engaged in high-risk operations. Author Wolcoff provides a wealth of historical examples of special reconnaissance (SR) operations, with a particular focus on lessons learned and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) derived from the legendary Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Special Operations Group (MACV-SOG) SR operations conducted during the Vietnam era. These TTPs and lessons learned have been painstakingly acquired at a significant cost in lives, and this book aims to preserve and embed this invaluable and volatile compilation of tradecraft for the benefit of SpecOps personnel and units.

Wolcoff delves into a wide range of specialized SR topics, encompassing operational planning and preparation, execution, logistics, and command and control. He offers detailed insights into these critical aspects of SR operations, providing a deep understanding of tradecraft that is essential for success in these challenging environments.

By offering a comprehensive and practical approach to SR, this book serves as a valuable resource for military professionals, intelligence analysts, law enforcement officers, and anyone else seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this field. Its insights and recommendations will help practitioners improve their effectiveness, lethality, and overall mission success.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in military Special Operations, intelligence, and paramilitary/law-enforcement communities. Its comprehensive coverage of SR topics, coupled with its practical insights and recommendations, will empower practitioners to achieve greater success in their missions and safeguard the lives of those they serve.

Weight: 1332g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526779090