Quarter-Billion U.S. Special Ops Program to Target Language, Culture

12/29/2012

Quarter-Billion U.S. Special Ops Program to Target Language, Culture

My latest from Patriot Update:

Sharpening the ability of U.S. Special Forces to execute global operations takes more than just advanced weaponry and unwavering bravery; reflecting this perspective, the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) recently revealed a $250 million foreign language and cultural training program whose aim is to help these elite units interact more effectively with any “target region’s people.”

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Dec 29, 2012 9:25:45 PM | PatriotUpdate.com, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Special Forces

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