US Special Operations Command Restructures Forces Amid Personnel Cuts

Special Forces candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School patrol through a wooded area during the final phase of field training known as Robin Sage in centr

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — U.S. special operations commanders are facing the challenge of incorporating more high-tech experts into their teams while reducing their overall forces by approximately 5,000 troops over the next five years. This restructuring is influenced by the war in Ukraine, with lessons learned from British special operations forces.

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command is considering enlarging its Green Beret teams to include individuals with specialized technical skills, such as computer software experts who can reprogram drones on the spot. This shift towards high-tech expertise is a response to the evolving nature of modern battlefields.