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Originally Posted by troung
The problem is where to send them. If they do "mundane" missions like peacekeeping then really they would be "wasted" doing something a normal battalion can do just as well. And if they sit around waiting for a major shooting action do play SF "babysitters" then they will sit around and suck up money doing nothing.
Catch 22...
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We actually do use SOF quite a bit in peacekeeping, especially during the initial entry phase. Although not the bn lvl. One or two bricks is the norm and since we have not established proper FOPs, they are our only eyes and ears while we're getting set up.
The SOG aims to give immediate punch to any deployment and not wait for the 2-3 weeks that would take a force to setup in theatre. The SOG would withdraw once the SCTF, later the MSTF, achieves operational status in theatre.