Casting Light on the Shadows

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada's military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country's history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice. "Light on the Shadows" consists of a series of essays on SOF-related issues written by individuals with specialised knowledge and expertise in the field. As well as providing a solid foundation for SOF theory, historical background, and evolution, the book also highlights ongoing developments in SOF.

Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgements	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Theoretical Foundation to Understanding Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces: Uncloaking an Enigma	p. 19
Finding the Riglat Stuff: Special Operations Forces Selection	p. 37
Understanding Excellence: Training Special Operations Forces	p. 59
Thinking Outside the Box: Understanding SOF Leadership	p. 87
When Cultures Collide: The Conventional Military/SOF Chasm	p. 115
When the Guns Stop: Leveraging SOF for Post-Conflict Success	p. 147
Historical Context
"Avenging Angels": The Ascent of SOF as the Force of Choice in the New Security Environment	p. 157
Who Has Seen the Wind? A Historical Overview of Canadian Special Operations	p. 181
Seamless Black? Observations on the Canadian SOF Experience	p. 199
Special Operations Forces: Relevant, Ready, and Precise	p. 209
The Way Ahead for Canadian Special Operations Forces
Putting a Square Peg in a Round Hole: Finding a Special Forces Capability for the Canadian Army	p. 237
The Evolving Requirements of the Canadian Special Operations Forces: A Future Concept Paper	p. 261
Canadian Special Operations Forces: A Blueprint for the Future	p. 285
Afterword	p. 301
Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations	p. 309
Contributors	p. 313
Index	p. 317
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