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Scandals in US advisor brigade alarm leaders behind closed doors
“Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
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Advising everywhere: Army SFABs go smaller, farther
The part diplomat, part combat-ready force must set aside some of their own ideas and exercise a rare skill — listening.
By Todd South
SFAB fends off an invasion in exercise ahead of Indo-Pacific missions
Advisers from 5th SFAB are running through a training exercise designed around defending a notional Pacific nation from an invasion.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army SFAB enterprise changes leaders as it begins sending smaller teams out globally
“Afghanistan was a very narrowly scoped mission, by intent. But now, as we look outside Afghanistan ... you’re really going to see a huge return on investment," said the incoming leader of Security Force Assistance Command.
By Kyle Rempfer
Investigation of 2018 green-on-blue attack criticizes vetting of Afghan forces, praises actions of US riflemen
Many Afghan troops are not vetted at all, according to the investigative report, and those who are but fail the screening process are often not removed from formations quickly.
By Kyle Rempfer
Investigation details fatal insider attack on sergeant major during Army advisers’ first deployment
Two of the Afghan police officers involved in the 2018 green-on-blue attack were shooters; two were getaway drivers, according to an investigation obtained by Army Times.
By Kyle Rempfer