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		<title>Information Operations: A Valid Core Mission for Special Forces, June 2000</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Greenewald]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[information operations]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This study investigates the new Special Forces doctrine that incorporates information operations as a core Special Forces mission. It argues whether the inclusion of information operations as a core mission is a valid doctrinal change. Document Archive Information Operations: A Valid Core Mission for Special Forces, June 2000 [95 Pages, 4MB] &#160;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/information-operations-a-valid-core-mission-for-special-forces-june-2000/">Information Operations: A Valid Core Mission for Special Forces, June 2000</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive">The Black Vault</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This study investigates the new Special Forces doctrine that incorporates information operations as a core Special Forces mission. It argues whether the inclusion of information operations as a core mission is a valid doctrinal change.</p>
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<p><img decoding="async" src="https://www.theblackvault.com/images/pdf.gif" /> <a href="https://documents2.theblackvault.com/documents/army/18-0030-TRADOC.pdf">Information Operations: A Valid Core Mission for Special Forces, June 2000</a> [95 Pages, 4MB]</p>
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		<title>The Destruction of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi&#8217;s Compound (Three Video Compilation)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Greenewald]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wartime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[drone strike]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Background This clip is a compilation of three declassified videos released by the Department of Defense. The official captions are compiled below for reference: Video #1: Upon exfiltration of the target compound, U.S. forces employ precision munitions from a U.S. Remotely Piloted Aircraft to destroy the compound and its contents. Video #2: Following a raid [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/the-destruction-of-abu-bakr-al-baghdadis-compound-three-video-compilation/">The Destruction of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s Compound (Three Video Compilation)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive">The Black Vault</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>This clip is a compilation of three declassified videos released by the Department of Defense. The official captions are compiled below for reference:</p>
<p><strong>Video #1:</strong> Upon exfiltration of the target compound, U.S. forces employ precision munitions from a U.S. Remotely Piloted Aircraft to destroy the compound and its contents.</p>
<p><strong>Video #2:</strong> Following a raid on a compound in Syria occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, U.S. special operations forces deploy precision munitions from a U.S. remotely piloted aircraft to destroy the compound and its contents, Oct. 26, 2019.</p>
<p><strong>Video #3:</strong> Remotely piloted aircraft footage shows the effects of precision munitions deployed from a U.S. remotely piloted aircraft to destroy the compound formerly occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, Oct. 26, 2019.</p>
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		<title>Close Air Aviation Engagement of Hostile Fighters During Raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Compound</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Greenewald]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Background Close air aviation engages fighters who demonstrated hostile intent against U.S. forces during infiltration of the compound occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, Oct. 26, 2019. Raw Video File 1920×1080 (Highest Resolution Available) &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;</p>
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<p>Close air aviation engages fighters who demonstrated hostile intent against U.S. forces during infiltration of the compound occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, Oct. 26, 2019.</p>
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		<title>U.S. Special Forces Move In on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Compound</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Greenewald]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Background U.S. special operations forces move toward an objective in the compound occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, Oct. 26, 2019. Raw Video File 1280&#215;720 (Highest Resolution Available) &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/u-s-special-forces-move-in-on-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-compound/">U.S. Special Forces Move In on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Compound</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive">The Black Vault</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Background</h3>
<p>U.S. special operations forces move toward an objective in the compound occupied by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, Oct. 26, 2019.</p>
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