Thoughts on the use of general purpose forces versus special operations forces and special forces in current and future conflicts. by Douglas Macgregor, PhD, COL, US Army, Retired.

Doug and I sometimes disagree on how much conventional force we still need.  In this PowerPoint (827 KB), delivered in April at the National Defense University in Washington, DC, he makes his case.

COL Macgregor is Lead Partner of The Potomac League, a decorated combat veteran, and author of several books, including most recently The Warrior’s Rage, The Great Tank Battle of 73 Easting.

http://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Rage-Great-Battle-Easting/dp/1591145058