Special Operations News Update – Monday, July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 SOF News Update 0
SOCOM and AI. The United States Special Operations Command has been a pioneer in the application of Artificial Intelligence to find ways to make its special operators more combat effective. Advanced computing technologies that are introduced into the tactical domain will give SOF personnel an advantage – especially important in the context of great power competition. SOCOM is partnering with private industry and academia to improve its Artificial Intelligence capabilities. Read more in “How US Special Operators Use Artificial Intelligence to Get an Edge Over China”, by Stavros Atlamazoglou, SANDBOXX, July 15, 2021.
SF Officer Moves. Col. Luke VanAntwerp took command of 10th SFG from Col. Brian Rauen at Fort Carson, Colorado. Col. Brent Lindeman took command of 5th SFG from Col. Joseph Wortham at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Former JSOC CSM and the Battle of Mogadishu. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Faris, a Delta Force veteran, is one of 60 individuals who will be receiving an awards upgrade for their participation in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. He will receive the Silver Star. “JSOC’s former top enlisted soldier is one of 60 ‘Black Hawk’ award upgrades”, Army Times, July 13, 2021.
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