Latest "Security Force Assistance Brigade" stories

The US track record at building foreign militaries isn’t great, but the mission won’t go away

Strong states with similar goals can work, but weak states are a challenge.

20 months ago

Here’s the gear SFAB teams require for far-flung global missions

Each team must operate independently, providing their own medical, communications and logistics needs.

20 months ago

SFAB work grows in 2022 as commanders push for partnerships

Teams of four to 12 advisers are running the training across the globe.

22 months ago

SFAB soldiers are heading out in smaller teams to more places

A captain leads a team of four to 12 soldiers.

24 months ago

Long-term partnerships with at least six African countries expected, SFAB colonel says

The 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade has soldiers deployed in small teams various nations in Africa to counter the influence of Russia and China.

2 years ago

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

3 years ago