trailer Be true to the mission and you will be a success in either job. %PDF-1.4 % 0000012228 00000 n Ive got a good understanding of SF but not CA. Rather, the Modern War Institute provides a forum for professionals to share opinions and cultivate ideas. 0000016758 00000 n In other words, Putin is expanding Russian power and influence while mounting a cultural critique that resonates with some American audiences, casting himself as a defender of Christian civilization against Islam and the godless, decadent West., (See the National Review item entitled: How Russia Wins by David French.). What I would add about CA is that it's original, key mission, is to liaison with the civilian environment, and in particular the civil leaders of the area your unit operates in, obstensibly in order to accomplish mission objectives. No PLA SOF units are known to be organized and tasked similar to U.S. Army Special Forces ("Green Beret") units. Like CA, they have limited authority to operate within their own home borders. Without synchronization on this level within the NATO structure, capabilities cannot be fully exercised. But, if you are passionate enough to try again, regardless of the risk, then go SF. V. Manning, January 1945. Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general makes about the military is the use of the terms 'Special Operations Forces' (SOF) and 'Special Forces' (SF) interchangeably. 9 Department of the Army, Field Manual 3-57, Civil Affairs Operations (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, April 2019). In this regard consider, for example, the following: " Asymmetrical actions have come into widespread use, enabling the nullification of an enemys advantages in armed conflict. Used during peacetime, contingencies and declared war . (The 9% of the populations of the polar regions who are "indigenous" these folks cannot provide us with a way to stand against and "compete" with GEN Gerasimov's special operations forces, and his, their and Putin's mission and strategy that I have attempted to describe above.). According to current expansion plans, the 500-member 96th Civil Affairs Battalion gradually will increase by 400 more slots, and will become a brigade. These collaborative capabilities would enable great success for NATO in its competition with adversaries and in its crisis response operation to be far more able to see, understand, engage and influence the main center of gravity of competition between the alliance and its adversaries, as well as for crisis response operations. 0000013947 00000 n )VT~y;f&{1-'oz3'?_^x'YAGR What are some unique fields/jobs in the Army, aside from RASP, Psyops, Civil Affairs, ? United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars. Leadership. Colorado: Fort Carson 719-524-1461. If CA does SFA as a core mission that's new. Huge institutional and operational cooperation and coordination gaps still need bridging. This influence opportunity would allow civil affairs to contribute to and align with U.S. strategic goals in advancing regional stability and achieving competition objectives. The cruel realities of life below zero require relearning fundamentals. ISVs and HMMWVs will get their wheels clogged with ice and snow. U.S. CA has been, and continues to be, the biggest partner and contributor to the CCoE when it comes to providing instructors (as well as students) either for courses in-house or at satellite course iterations. Existing CCoE courses, the CA Qualification course at Fort Bragg and the USMC CMO course could all be co-leveraged more conscientiously. Im looking for more fulfillment and I feel like Ill get that in sof! Relationships and networks being critical, if not decisive, strategic and operational capital in competition, greater institutional and operational CA and CIMIC synchronization makes more sense than ever. If youre an active-duty or Army Reserve non-commissioned Officer or Officer, you begin at Phase Four. Hence the Textron RIPSAW seems the best choice compared to the Snowcat and the BV206 that are tracked, but can't attack at speed because they generally lack weapons. Within US Special Operations Command is a secretive component . Skis and snowshoes replace foot movement. (pp. The role of civil affairs in competition below the level of armed conflict could include support to proxy forces, foreign assistance to grow civil institutions in partner nations, or civil reconnaissance operations. A Civil Affairs team is a team unlike any other. 10th Special Forces Group also conducts the Cold Weather Instructor Course (CWIC), whose graduates serve as subject matter experts for their companies, planning and executing their cold weather training. In these battles for influence, this would help provide consolidated and harmonized narratives in support of overall Alliance strategic communication activities as well as host-nation needs. The 92nd Civil Affairs Battalion (US Special Operations Commands Europe-aligned CA unit) is uniquely suited to fulfill the mission set illuminated by Stringers essay. Either integrated into a cross-functional team or as an independent element, training for the Arctic generates opportunities that offer a robust return on investment, both in strategic competition and during contingency operations. x]r9}wTez"bz~I,A") $y9y zz~zMn|um^nm7jE~-|%|"BWEE.U,|W#EA|_("iH Z For many of those, who might be called social conservatives, Russia has become a more agreeable society, at least in principle, than those they live in. The training to be a Civil Affairs Soldier is rigorous, but only to ensure the teams can survive in tough landscapes, quickly analyze threats under pressure, and develop solutions to difficult problems around the world. As illustrated below, Russia is targeting the more-conservative population groups of the world (to include such conservative groups in the states having claims to and/or ambitions re: the polar regions?). In 1633 and 1634 Samuel de Champlain wrote to Cardinal Richelieu of France. The recommendation is therefore for existing doctrines to be aligned. The " Civil Affairs" tab is the spark needed to ignite the spirits of the branch. Having official champions of a synchronization project on a strategic level is imperative. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Some helicopter maintenance and crew members in the 160th SOAR . Using the same nonstandard infiltration lanes, a CAT could advise the local government on managing the incursion-induced crisis, with minimal modifications to the exercise. Studying how local groups interact with highly developed state and national institutions is critical as we strive to map networks, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen the national resiliency of our allies and partners. 2 Colonel Christopher Holshek, USA, Ret., Integrating Civil Affairs: Civil Affairs Issue Papers, Vol. The T&E branch conducted remote indirect support without overseeing the process. As part of the Special Operations Forces, active-duty Civil Affairs Soldiers are selected through a tough evaluation process, followed by more training in government, diplomacy, and survival. SO AS TO DEAL SPECIFICALLY AND SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE EXACT RUSSIAN THREAT THAT I DESCRIBE ABOVE? Therefore I'd have to disagree that "The Civil Affairs Teams in the 85th CA Brigade are ready-made Security Force . This ten-day course familiarizes small-unit leaders in brigade combat teams with the principles of operating in Arctic and sub-Arctic conditions. The Army's Special Forces are capable . These events often require coordination with civilian government personnel to ensure that the activities of the forces involved comport with local laws and regulations and are not disruptive to the local economy. A basic aspect of winter warfare is the ability to conduct operations in alpine terrain. Together, the CCoE and the Civil Affairs Association are in a unique position to be main drivers behind synchronization; as facilitating partners, they are the logical choice to coordinate workshops, finance intellectual capitalization projects and develop relevant courses. ; not updated since. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In order for American (and our allies and partners) special operations forces to adequately compete with our near-peer adversaries in the polar and other regions. I dont like my current mos. Capt. The planned CCoE CA-CIMIC courses for 2021 form a promising start, but more is needed. AMIDST national crisis over the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos on Tuesday, a delegation from the United States government has arrived in Nigeria.The team was at Aso Rock on Thursday to discuss with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo behind closed doors.The team, according to the US Mission in Nigeria "discussed ongoing violence, the importance of allowing citizens . The 92nd Civil Affairs Battalion (US Special Operations Command's Europe-aligned CA unit) is uniquely suited to fulfill the mission set illuminated by Stringer's essay. Our adversaries are not waiting. 0000006650 00000 n This is particularly true for some newer NATO members, former Warsaw Pact countries that have rebuilt their military forces for conventional threats and are now facing hybrid warfare. Psychological Operations or Civil Affairs? On 7 April 2020, for the first time, the CCoE presented the CCoE and CIMIC-CA Synchronization Project at the virtual Association Roundtable. The target audiiences can include civilian populations, enemy armed forces or political leaders. There is a significant doctrinal and conceptual gap (i.e., mutual non-recognition) between CIMIC and CA. The Joint Special Operations University has released a new report that explores the use of special operations forces Civil Affairs as a key element for competing below the level of armed conflict. 0000016872 00000 n Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Coggin, left, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, administers an oath to U.S. Army Reserve Capt. 4 0 obj They are also well-positioned to liaise with them where necessary to gain additional insights to help U.S. forces achieve their objectives. 0000014770 00000 n But when you pass Selection Go civil affairs the play close with sf. Training and Education. 0 The Armys 2028 vision proposes 1 million soldiers, half in the Regular Army and half in the National Guard and Reserve. USACAPOC (A) is manned, equipped, trained, organized, and led to provide strategic, operational, and tactical Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and Information Operations capabilities to enhance the information advantage and lethality of conventional force commanders to deploy, fight, and win across the full range of military operations . By more conscientiously leveraging and synergizing their respective comparative advantages, they will produce more operationally and strategically impactful outcomes. President Biden recently signaled this continuing change, saying that the United States is ending an era of major military operations to remake other countries.. Supporting this impetus, last years Civil Affairs Issue Papers advised: Fostering a learning organization both within and beyond military command structures and the CA Corps, including allies and counterpart civil-military organizations and JIM [joint, interorganizational and multinational] partners, must be a major CA force development goal.2. A reasonable question, re: my "threat" suggestion above, this would seem to be: Just what population groups does Russia intend to deploy its special operations forces to recruit and develop as their "permanently operating fronts" in the polar regions and indeed elsewhere throughout the world? TIAS. Todays civil affairs forces belong to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, numbering about 15,000 personnel, along with a contingent of over 1,200 soldiers under U.S. Special Operations Command. Special Forces soldiers can make between $4,400 and $72,000 to re-enlist, depending on rank, length of contract and special skills. What is the difference between physically training for Civil Affairs versus Special Fo? If you join Civil Affairs as a new active-duty or Army Reserve recruit, youll complete a seven-phase training program. 3 Special Reconnaissance (SR) 4 Foreign Internal Defense (FID) 5 Counter-terrorism (CT) 6 Psychological Operations (PSYOP) 7 Civil Affairs (CA) 8 Coalition Warfare/Support. The joint doctrine note points out that cooperative activities involve U.S. and partner-nation forces working toward shared policy objectives and may include security cooperation activities, multinational training and exercises, information sharing, personnel exchange programs and other peaceful military engagement activities. These constitute the bulk of U.S. military day-to-day operations outside of conflict zones. That skill set alone, would be great in a PSYOP unit. Reach out and we'll help you get there. Your email address will not be published. I am having a very hard time deciding between the two of these selections. All media posted on our social media channels and/or our website are intended for a general overview and discussion of the subjects dealt with. As unique influence capabilities operating within these spaces, CA and CIMIC could help the alliance more effectively counter these near-existential challenges through more collaborative operations and employed narratives. SOF Primer. Here are the attrition rates: AFSOC's STO selection has a 79% attrition rate and the qualification course has a 17% attrition rate. Emergency Relief during the Earthquake of 1923, Headquarters Army Service Forces, October 11, 1944. Arctic-capable units must train deliberately for such environments. Simply assigning two units to work together does not automatically bestow compatibility or comparable capability between them. If you find Civil Affairs interesting and you want to join for the right reasons, you can start by contacting your local recruiting station. Among such actions are the use of special operations forces and internal opposition to create a permanently operating front through the entire territory of the enemy state, as well as informational actions, devices, and means that are constantly being perfected. Given the realities of the emerging security environment and its impact on civil-military enterprises, the CCoE established a framework for CA and CIMIC capabilities to explore cooperation. Failure to invest in specialized skills severely inhibits full cross-functional team integration. Civil Affairs also seeks to influence civilian populations and assists combat commanders with Civil Military Operations. Therefore, maintaining an accurate common operational picture of these environments requires persistent access and presence. The project officer is supported by a Soldier who serves at the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), a U.S. two-star logistics command based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 92nd must address this gap. The authors thank the CCoE, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the Civil Affairs Association for the opportunity to publish this paper. Christopher B. Dennis. Civil affairs forces provide a unique capability to help in population-influencing operations. Master Sergeant Robert Nicholson, a Civil Affairs NCO, is the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Assistant Chief of Staff, G9 NCO in Charge. Coordinated and synchronized training and education solutions could contribute to a better understanding of respective capabilities and comparative advantages from the very beginningbefore a deployment begins. These remote environments where indigenous populations and critical infrastructure intersect are prime candidates for civil reconnaissance. Capt. Among many issues, activities from this team resulted in a wasteful and counterproductive duplication of civil-military efforts. endobj The CCoE has taken a mostly bottom-up approach in its U.S. CA and NATO CIMIC synchronization project; top-down procedures result in a long and arduous process. How and why partisan warfare reemerged coincides with the current irregular and/or unconventional warfare origins of U.S. Army Special Forces Branch as a Psychological Warfare and Civil Affairs capability on 11 June 1952 (First Special force unit activated, 10th Special Forces Group, Ft Bragg). Policy. The CCoE director is engaging with key leaders of CA institutions in order to reenergize instructor exchanges such as the addition of a CA officer and a senior NCO to the full-time staff at the CCoE. 0000013091 00000 n 0:56. Fortunately, this is not an unsolved problem set. Bottom Line Thought Based on the Above; From the information that I have provided above, it becomes clear that: a. They deserve a symbol to recognize their accomplishments, communicate their expertise, and most importantly, foster esprit de corps. During pre-mission training and mission preparation, in addition to just getting to know each other, CA and CIMIC should be sharing reports, contacts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mission and area analyses for the benefit of a collective wider perspective. On a human level, CA and CIMIC enable improved navigation through the fog of hybrid warfare in efforts across the globe. This process could provide regular institutional dialogue, resulting in a more cohesive operational partnering. Today, however, the military is contending with a shift in policy priorities to focus on strategic competitors like China and Russia. Sure, there are SATCOM, radars, military bases, and cities in the Arctic that have strategic value, but I would think that any Arctic War would be mechanized and the SOFs aren't mechanized. Where they differ is in the actual mission and skills involved. This included reexamining defense funding by European nations and increased deployments of U.S. forces on European territory. In order to bring in perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic, a seasoned Hungarian Army CIMIC officer, currently serving at the NATO CCoE and a senior CA NCO from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS), G9, have authored this paper. Introduction United States Army civil affairs (CA) and NATO civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) forces are key to countering or minimizing threats that hybrid warfare imposes, especially within the battle of influence to control the narrative. Discussion of their relevance to each other is not at all reflected within their highest doctrinal references, despite the overlaps in missions, capabilities and practical approachesand their exceptional importance as forces of influence in great-power competition. CNA will accept no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken on the basis of this publication. As part of a 4-person CA Team, you will apply knowledge of civil populations and governance to affect human behavior and counter threats. Outside of the northern European plain, these numbers increase drastically; for example, mountainous terrain comprises over two-thirds of both Georgia and Norway. Civil affairs forces have an enduring and natural role in cooperation. 5 out of 5 stars (153) $ 85.00. These CATs will enhance persistent presence missions in mountainous or Arctic countries. Academics. I am an 11b at fort Polk! 0000061047 00000 n Payment is flat $100 per month for each month of active duty. Now, the rightwing nationalists of Europe and North America admire Russia and its leader for cleaving to the past. The big consideration for most reservists, is the proximity of a unit to their home, and how far they are willing to travel to get to it. In addition to these opportunities, the high north is rife with exercises primed for CA participation. Mountaineering experience significantly enhances existing CA missions, such as those in the Caucasus and Balkans. Icelands coast guard is administratively a law enforcement agency and the nation lacks any other military branch. He said: We know that there are more and more people in the world who support our position on defending traditional values that have made up the spiritual and moral foundation of civilization in every nation for thousands of years: the values of traditional families, real human life, including religious life, not just material existence but also spirituality, the values of humanism and global diversity. He proclaimed that Russia would defend and advance these traditional values in order to prevent movement backward and downward, into chaotic darkness and a return to a primitive state., In Putins view, the fight over values is not far removed from geopolitical competition. What has your first-hand experien? Qatar (21-1112) - Temporary Relocation Transit Agreement. 1 0 obj Upon arrival, the training unit conducts linkup with the Swedish Home Guard, and advises, assists, and accompanies them on missions. They were to work with native Indian allies to raise the cost of [enemy] aggression. Unique features of the Civil Affairs branch a. Why wait for commissioning? 3 Colonel Christopher Holshek, USA, Ret., 2020 Civil Affairs Roundtable Report, Civil Affairs Association,2 May 2020, https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/ca-issue-papers-reports. Civil Affairs (CA) CA facilitates military operations and consolidates operational activities by assisting commanders in establishing, maintaining, influencing, or exploiting relations between military forces and civil authorities, both governmental and non-governmental, and the civilian population in a friendly, neutral, or hostile area of . All Active Component Army Civil Affairs personnel are Special Operations Forces-qualified and as such undergo rigorous assessment and selection, followed by extensive training in foreign languages, advanced survivability skills, and negotiations techniques in order to operate autonomously as a small team, in any kind. Next to the permanent exchange of subject matter expertise, mutual and continual participation in CA and CIMIC key events could contribute to promoting the synchronization project. Our Western partners have admitted that some elements of the liberal idea, such as multiculturalism, are no longer tenable, he added. 2 0 obj Civil affairs vs Special Forces? 0000000016 00000 n NATO can little afford to waste further resources; this could help tip the scales back in its favor. U.S. forces have had to face some growing pains relearning this new-old norm. The U.S. military, along with many allies and partners, has frequently served in conflict-torn regions, where it has easily dominated the battlespace. The U.S., however, is currently not among the CCoE sponsoring nations, and there is no U.S. representation within the CCoE staff. CA, with its extensive institutional training capacities and vast deployment experience, can share best practices and assist in building partner CIMIC capacities, given uneven training and deployment experience among allied civil-military forces. These are the 4 secretive US special-ops units that JSOC gives its toughest missions. 5 General Philip Breedlove et al., NATOs Response to Hybrid Threats NATO Defense College, Forum Paper 24, December 2015, 35. Which is a better fit? They are traditionally employed following the conclusion of major combat operations, in the period of transition toward stabilization. Any advice or guidance helps. Trent Pearson, Bravo Company 407th Civil Affairs Battalion, Minnesota is guided to the mayor's office by the citizens of a fictitious city . This is key to success going forward. An important part of those missions is within the European AoR, where CA is a vital contributor and an unavoidable actor when it comes to civil-military operations. Just gathering info and trying to get a better understanding of them. 0000001498 00000 n Duties . Like the specialization seen in Special Forces companies, the 92nd should develop one high north CAT per company capable of operating in a polar environment, either independently or integrated with a mountain Special Forces team, or ODA (operational detachment alpha). Under this paradigm, the military can assist only in support of specifically military exercises. Wording may differ between the doctrines, but many concepts are similar enough to require only a translation to enable greater interoperability. Mike Mathews did a great job capturing the essence here. <>/Metadata 1239 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1240 0 R>> Good luck. 832 0 obj <>stream This means that U.S. forces in Europe would be the decisive combat power in defense against direct attack under Article 5. United States Army civil affairs (CA) and NATO civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) forces are key to countering or minimizing threats that hybrid warfare imposes, especially within the battle of influence to control the narrative. With the purpose of these such deployments of Russian special operations forces "to create a permanently operating front through the entire territory of the enemy states" (again, for example, see the states that I list immediately above). The skills and knowledge described build a depth of experiences that directly enhance the 92nds ability to provide SOCEUR with governance specialists capable of operating in extreme polar environments. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense. 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