Beyond SFABs: Getting the Most out of the Army’s Planned Higher-Echelon Advisory Units
Six Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) are apparently not enough advisory capability for...
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Rick Montcalm | 04.06.18 | Commentary & Analysis
Six Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) are apparently not enough advisory capability for...
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In the few days since the White House released its new National Security Strategy, there has been...
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Soon, officers being considered for assignment to future security force assistance brigades...
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