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JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIVERSITY
“Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics.” This
quote is attributed to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General
Robert H. Barrow in 1980. The observation is especially relevant to the
USSOCOM enterprise due to the command’s dual role as a combatant
command and an organization with legislated military department-like
authorities. One of the chief tasks under those military department-like
authorities is the procurement and elding of SOF-peculiar equipment.
Certainly within the past 15 years, many in the special operations com-
munity will argue that technology that is acquired and fast-elded can
save lives. Therefore, Dr. Tkach’s monograph is an important read for
SOF professionals. Dr. Tkach wrote this monograph for all profession-
als who study logistics and enable Special Operations Forces (SOF). As
you review the work, consider how you can ensure SOF continues to
receive the eective support it needs to carry out its mission.
ISBN 978-1-941715-17-8
Special Operations Contracting:
21st Century Approaches for
Service and Technology Acquisition
Benjamin Tkach, Ph.D.
JSOU Report 17-5
JSOU Report 17-5 Special Operations Contracting Tkach
