Edited by Kevin D. Stringer and Glennis F. Napier
Foreword by Major General Mark C. Schwartz, Commander,
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe
Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) is a subordinate unied
command of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) under the op-
erational control of U.S. European Command (USEUCOM). SOCEUR enhanc-
es command and control of special operations forces throughout the
USEUCOM area of responsibility. SOCEUR also improves DOD capability
support to interagency counterterrorism operations.
Estonian Special Operations Force plays a signicant role in Estonia’s in-
dependent defence capability. The primary objective of the Special Op-
erations Force, in terms of Estonia’s national defence, is the development
of capabilities for unconventional warfare. In addition to that, the tasks
of the unit include special reconnaissance and surveillance, military sup-
port and direct action.
Latvian Special Operations Command has a mission to carry out special
operations in the interests of the Republic of Latvia, and provide support
to the institutions of the Republic of Latvia in counterterrorism opera-
tions, the arrest of dangerous armed criminals, and the provision of high
security measures for ofcials.
Lithuanian Special Operations Forces were ofcially established in 2002.
They are responsible for the following tasks: special reconnaissance, di-
rect actions, and military support. Special Operations Forces are also in
charge of tasks, such as protection of VIPs in peacetime.
Baltic Defence College is an English-speaking international institution of
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania providing professional military education
at the operational and strategic level for military and civilian leaders of
the Baltic states, their allies, and partners. The college conducts applied
research, hosts and co-hosts conferences and seminars, and offers a fel-
lowship programme.
Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) is located at MacDill AFB, Flori-
da. JSOU was activated in September 2000 as USSOCOM’s joint education-
al element. USSOCOM, a global combatant command, synchronizes the
planning of Special Operations and provides Special Operations Forces to
support persistent, networked, and distributed Global Combatant Com-
mand operations in order to protect and advance our Nation’s interests.
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