Because JFK recognized how conflicts were evolving in the post-colonial era and was an advocate of making sure the military was preparing for counterinsurgency and unconventional warfare. He supported SF against the Big Army, which wanted to put all of its focus on large force on force engagements in a hot war with the Soviet Union.
And speaking of the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, I was fortunate enough to attend a special tour of the training center there. I'll explain more later (I'm waiting on some pictures to send to Rick), but what these guys do for us is pretty unbelievable. Tip of the f-ing spear, to be sure.
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quite the war hero, not sure why special forces though as he was a navy man.
JFK got them the authorization to wear the Green Beret.
Because JFK recognized how conflicts were evolving in the post-colonial era and was an advocate of making sure the military was preparing for counterinsurgency and unconventional warfare. He supported SF against the Big Army, which wanted to put all of its focus on large force on force engagements in a hot war with the Soviet Union.
Exactly what bigdaddy and mountainsniper31 are saying. That's why the Green Berets call it the JFK Special Warfare Center and School.
And speaking of the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, I was fortunate enough to attend a special tour of the training center there. I'll explain more later (I'm waiting on some pictures to send to Rick), but what these guys do for us is pretty unbelievable. Tip of the f-ing spear, to be sure.