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Special Operations Forces: Force Structure and Readiness Issues

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 24, 1994
Report No. NSIAD-94-105
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Summary:

As a result of problems with several special operations missions in the 1980s, including the failed attempt to rescue American hostages from Iran in April 1980, Congress created a joint special operations command to ensure the combat readiness of assigned forces. In April 1987, the Defense Department established the U.S. Special Operations Command. This report assesses how the Command determines its force level and mix of active and reserve forces and examines issues affecting the readiness of special operations forces.

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