Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, center, speaks with Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, right, commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and Col. Curtis Boyd, left, commander of the 4th Psychological Operations Group, during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 23, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tony Hawkins Gates Gets Update On Army Special Ops Capabilities,
Challenges -- U.S. Department Of Defense
Challenges -- U.S. Department Of Defense
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2008 – With arguably the most heavily stressed troops anywhere, the commander of Army Special Operations Command updated Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates yesterday about ongoing missions and progress in growing the force to keep pace with ever-increasing requirements.
Army Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner briefed Gates during his visit here about ongoing operations and progress in boosting manpower across the Army special operations community. This elite force includes Special Forces, Ranger, special operations aviation, psychological operations, civil affairs, signal and combat service support soldiers.
Wagner said he and Gates talked about the “quality of the people and their dedication to what they are doing,” and the contributions they are making in the global war on terror. They also discussed improved coordination between the intelligence communities and the military – an initiative Wagner told reporters is “enabling us to do things much more effectively and efficiently, and saving the lives of soldiers.”
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My Comment: This department is laying the groundwork for more troops and funding.