Number: RS21048
Title: U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress
Authors: Andrew Feickert, Specialist in Military Ground Forces 
Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military operations and the Administration has given U.S. SOF greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations. The progress of mandated SOF growth, possible equipment and logistical shortfalls, and SOF's role in irregular warfare (IW) are potential policy issues for congressional consideration.
Pages: 7
Date: January 16, 2008