U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001--2014 / Linda Robinson, Patrick B. Johnston, Gillian S. Oak.

"April 6, 2016"--Table of contents page.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148).

Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Study Purpose -- Research Approach -- Organization of the Report -- Chapter 2: U.S.-Philippine Relations in Historical Perspective: U.S.-Philippine Policy Decisions -- The Initial Assessment -- Joint Task Force 510 and the Terms of Reference -- 2003-2004: Transition to Joint Special Operations Task Force--Philippines -- Summary -- Chapter 4: 2005-2007: The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Increased Emphasis on Armed Forces of Philippines Targeting of Abu Sayyaf Group Leaders -- Summary -- Chapter 6: 2010-2012: Transitioning Up: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 7: 2012-2014: Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Conclusion: Overall Outcomes -- Limiting Factors -- Key Contributing Factors -- Generalizability of Findings -- Appendixes: A. Balikatan 02-1 Terms of Reference -- B. Plan Analysis Tool -- Bibliography.

Ch. 1: Introduction -- ch. 2: U.S.-Philippine relations in historical perspective -- ch. 3: 2003-2004: the initiation of Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines -- ch. 4: 2005-2007: the move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum -- ch. 5: 2008-2010: expansion of effort -- ch. 6: 2010-2012: transitioning up -- ch. 7: 2012-2014: Zamboanga siege and transitioning out -- Chapter 8: Conclusion -- Appendixe A: Balikatan 02-1 terms of reference -- Appendixe B: Plan analysis tool.

"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"--Publisher's description.

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