Research Catalog

Title

U.S. special operations forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014 / Linda Robinson, Patrick B. Johnston, Gillian S. Oak.

Author

Robinson, Linda, 1962-

Publication

• Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Corporation, [2016]
• ©2016

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Additional Authors

• Johnston, Patrick B.
• Oak, Gillian S.
• National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
• Rand Corporation, publisher.

Description

xxxv, 148 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps; 23 cm

Summary

This report examines the 14-year experience of U.S. special operations forces in the Philippines from 2001 through 2014. The objective of this case history is to document and evaluate the activities and effects of special operations capabilities employed to address terrorist threats in Operation Enduring Freedom—Philippines through (1) training and equipping Philippine security forces, (2) providing operational advice and assistance, and (3) conducting civil–military and information operations. The report evaluates the development, execution, and adaptation of the U.S. effort to enable the Philippine government to counter transnational terrorist groups. An average of 500 to 600 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations units were employed continuously under the command of a joint special operations task force. They provided training, advice, and assistance during combat operations to both Philippine special operations units and selected air, ground, and naval conventional units; conducted civil–military and information operations on Basilan, in the Sulu archipelago, and elsewhere in Mindanao; provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and emergency care; aided planning and intelligence fusion at joint operational commands and force development at institutional headquarters; and coordinated their programs closely with the U.S. embassy country team. The authors conclude that Operation Enduring Freedom—Philippines contributed to the successful degradation of transnational terrorist threats in the Philippines and the improvement of its security forces, particularly special operations units. It identifies contributing and limiting factors, which could be relevant to the planning and implementation of future such efforts.

Alternative Title

United States special operations forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014

Subject

• United States. Army. Special Forces
• 2000-2099
• Terrorism > Philippines > Prevention
• Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001-
• Counterinsurgency > Philippines
• Transnational crime > Prevention > International cooperation
• Combined operations (Military science)
• Philippines > Strategic aspects > 21st century
• United States > Military relations > Philippines
• Philippines > Military relations > United States

Note

• "RR-1236-OSD"--Cover page 4.
• "National Defense Research Institute."
• "Prepared for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148).

Additional Formats (note)

• Also issued online.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- U.S.-Philippine relations in Historical Perspective -- 2001-2004 : The Initiation of Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines -- 2005-2007 : The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum -- 2008-2010 : Expansion of Effort -- 2010-2012 : Transitioning Up -- 2012-2014 : Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out -- Conclusion.

ISBN

• 0833092103
• 9780833092106

OCLC

• 946058949
• SCSB-10000828

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library