FM 3-05 Army Special Operations

The U.S. Army is revising FM 3-05 (Army Special Operations) to align with FM 3-0's multidomain operations framework. The update focuses on both large-scale combat and irregular warfare approaches, integrating ARSOF capabilities across all domains while streamlining principles and imperatives to better reflect modern operational needs.

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Letter from the Editor

The article announces Special Warfare Magazine's partnership with the Harding Project, an Army initiative to revitalize military publications. Named after Maj. Edwin Harding, who revolutionized the Infantry Journal in the 1930s, the project aims to modernize military writing and create platforms for professional discourse.

By Elvia Kelly

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Echelon of Automation: The Future of Army Security Assistance

Discover the critical challenges units face on the ground and explore the bigger picture that often goes unnoticed. This article delves into a crucial yet overlooked topic: the information systems managing large-scale materiel aid transfers. Learn how these systems will shape the future of Irregular Warfare in large-scale combat operations.

By 1st Lt. Jonathan Roberts, Infantry Officer

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The Three Pillars of Irregular Warfare Education

Irregular Warfare education is essential for ARSOF Soldiers, evolving through three pillars: institutional training, self-study, and experiential learning. This article explores the importance of these pillars in shaping effective Irregular Warfare strategies, addressing current educational gaps, and offering recommendations for integrating comprehensive learning in military operations.

By Paul Burton, SWCS senior instructor and retired Special Forces officer

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Strategic Disruption: An Operational Framework for Irregular Warfare

This article explores the critical need for a structured operational framework for irregular warfare, highlighting the role of strategic disruption by special operations forces (SOF). It introduces strategic disruption as a solution to the ambiguity in irregular warfare, explaining its five pillars: resist, support, influence, understand, and target.

By Bryan L. King, National Defense University CISA student