U.S. Special Forces Eye Arctic Challenges in New Podcast
A recent podcast episode hosted by Dr. Ryan Burke, MWI fellow and co-director of Project 6633, features a conversation with Col. Brian Rauen, commander of the 10th Special Forces Group, and Capt. Barrett Martin, an officer assigned to the group. The Arctic, an area of growing significance, serves as the backdrop for their discussion.
The Arctic presents unique challenges for special operations forces, making it a focus area for the 10th Special Forces Group. Last year, Capt. Martin led a team to train with Norwegian and Swedish forces in the high northern latitudes of Europe, demonstrating the group's commitment to cooperation and understanding of the region.
Col. Rauen and Capt. Martin's conversation explores strategies for American special operations units to compete with near-peer adversaries in the polar regions. While details of an essay contest hosted by the 10th Special Forces Group and Project 6633 on this topic are scarce, it's clear that the group is actively engaged in discussing and preparing for these challenges.
The podcast episode highlights the importance of the Arctic region for the 10th Special Forces Group and the need for American special operations forces to adapt their strategies to compete effectively in the polar areas. Although specifics about the essay contest remain unclear, the group's focus on this topic underscores their commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats.
