Less US commando and special force missions in Africa

In the wake of various defense spending decisions, the Pentagon has reviewed the relevance and affordability of special force operations and adviser missions in Africa. Sharp cut ahead!
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Bamako, Mali. A French-speaking U.S. Special Forces NCO with Special Operations Command Africa explains mortar aiming techniques to members of a Malian counter-terrorism unit during a military training engagement recently conducted near Bamako. U.S. Special Forces teams provide capacity development training and advisement during more than 30 pre-scheduled military training engagements conducted annually in the Trans-Saharan region under the auspices of the Trans-Saharan Counter Terrorism Partnership (TSCTP), a U.S. State Department initiated and led program designed to enhance security and stability in the region. Department of Defense TSCTP activities in the region are planned, coordinated and conducted as part of Operation Enduring Freedom (Trans-Sahara) and are managed by SOCAFRICA's Joint Special Operations Task Force-Trans Sahara. (Photo: JSOTF-TS Public Affairs)

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