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Now in its 3rd iteration, IDGA’s Special Operations Summit is your end-of-the-year update and briefing on the progress of US Special Operations over the past year. It is a forum for the discussion on effective practices and policies needed to ensure our special operators are fully capable and equipped to accomplish the USSOCOM mission. This year’s main focus will be building and enabling a globalized Special Operations community in order to win the current fight.


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Benefit from the best opportunity of the year to:

  • Address key issues specific to interagency cooperation and establishing a global SOF network
  • Discuss current and future requirements and top priorities of USSOCOM
  • Identify new technologies and applications for SOF operators
  • Unwrap joint efforts with the shared goal of winning the current fight
  • Look at the newest advancements and acquisition priorities in special operations technology given the constantly-evolving environment and priorities,

TraskKeeping Faith with SOF Troops: USSOCOM Resourcing for the Future
In response to the new defense strategy, USSOCOM is developing a more agile force ready to address future security challenges. Through the Global SOF Network, collaboration with Global Combatant Commands will enhance the strengths of all parties involved. This interview features comments from Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Trask, Director for Force Structure, Requirements, Resources and Strategic Assessments (J8), USSOCOM. The following interview discusses the main components for resourcing the future of SOF, the role of technology and asks how USSOCOM is development SOFs capabilities without sacrificing training. Read on…

bartonWe don’t want to own a problem; we want to catalyze the solution (Preparing for Civil-Military Operations)
Ambassador Rick Barton, Ass. Sec for Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO) defines his work as the ‘toughest and most rewarding work on earth’, admitting that the greatest satisfaction comes from the impact seen in the lives of those encountered in various countries. In the following interview, Ambassador Barton speaks exclusively with IDGA on the role CSO plays in conflict prevention and stabilization, how CSO influences peacekeeping in key regions (including Burma, Kenya, Syria, and the Northern Tier of Central America) and how the department is meeting the multitude of challenges each day. Read more…

infographic Global Special Operations Infograph: Mapping the Core Challenges of the COCOMs


attendeesSpecial Operations Past Attendee List
Receive training and program updates alongside 250+ high-level fellow community members and top representatives of all the COCOMs. Check out the past attendee snapshot for an idea of who attends IDGA’s Special Operations Summit.

conivce-you-bossSpecial Operations Summit 'Convince Your Boss' Letter Template
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Topic Background: SOF are elite military units with specialized training and equipment that can infiltrate hostile land, sea, or air territory to conduct a variety of often-classified operations. As threats to international security constantly evolve, so do the needs of the elite warriors tasked with defeating them. The SOF network is becoming more globalized than ever before. Leading the war against violent extremism, across the full spectrum of missions, SOF warriors pave the way for America and its allies to enjoy freedoms and security.

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