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We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History | Jack Murphy | Ep. 315

The Team House

CHAPTER

Evolving Tactics in Special Forces

This chapter explores the ongoing debate within Special Forces about balancing direct action and unconventional warfare, focusing on the necessity of maintaining direct action training for Operational Detachment Alphas. It highlights the shift in Direct Action operations towards complex scenarios, including countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, as well as the historical context of using tactical nuclear weapons. The discussion also emphasizes the strategic challenges and operational dynamics of specialized teams deploying behind enemy lines with nuclear devices.

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