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U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014 / Linda Robinson, Patrick B. Johnston, Gillian S. Oak.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Corporation, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 1 online resource (xxxv, 148 pages) : illustrations (some color), color mapsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
Other title:
  • United States special operations forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014DDC classification:
  • 363.325/1709599 23
LOC classification:
  • HV6433.P6 R635 2016
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction -- U.S.-Philippine relations in Historical Perspective -- 2001-2004 : The Initiation of Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines -- 2005-2007 : The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum -- 2008-2010 : Expansion of Effort -- 2010-2012 : Transitioning Up -- 2012-2014 : Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out -- Conclusion.
Summary: "This report examines the role of U.S. special operations forces in Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines from 2001 to 2014. The report documents the chief activities of U.S. special operations forces and their effects on transnational terrorist threats in the southern Philippines, the capacity and capability of the Philippine security forces, and the U.S.-Philippines bilateral relationship. The purpose of the report is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of a long-duration special operations mission to aid policymakers and military planners, as well as for use in professional military education."--Page iii.
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E-books E-books Hugenote College Main Campus Digital version Not for loan Only accessible on campus.

"National Defense Research Institute."

"Prepared for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense."

"RR-1236-OSD"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148).

Introduction -- U.S.-Philippine relations in Historical Perspective -- 2001-2004 : The Initiation of Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines -- 2005-2007 : The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum -- 2008-2010 : Expansion of Effort -- 2010-2012 : Transitioning Up -- 2012-2014 : Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out -- Conclusion.

"This report examines the role of U.S. special operations forces in Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines from 2001 to 2014. The report documents the chief activities of U.S. special operations forces and their effects on transnational terrorist threats in the southern Philippines, the capacity and capability of the Philippine security forces, and the U.S.-Philippines bilateral relationship. The purpose of the report is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of a long-duration special operations mission to aid policymakers and military planners, as well as for use in professional military education."--Page iii.

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