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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
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Army advisers make first mission to the Maldives, a strategic area of the Indian Ocean
"I think the [Maldives] marine corps is probably where we can help focus a lot of our efforts," said a 5th SFAB team leader. "They're the ones that will help respond to any crises that pop up in the country."
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
Army sets end-of-year window for SFABs to deploy outside Afghanistan
Although the initial focus is on the Pacific, SFABs will be regionally aligned to commands overseeing Latin America, Europe and Africa, while some may remain in the Middle East.
By Kyle Rempfer
Battlefield tech demands: Rapid Equipping Force preps for surge with new Army brigades
The Army's new Security Force Assistance Brigades will likely give the Rapid Equipping Force plenty of work to do as the units work out what it needs while deployed, according to the REF's director.
By Jen Judson
Army chief: Future of US troops in Iraq TBD as ISIS crumbles
The U.S. Army chief of staff says U.S. troops in Iraq will continue to help its security forces root out ISIS. But what comes after that for the service in the war-torn country remains to be seen.
By Jen Judson