Mark Bowden Quote
McRaven’s thesis, which would become part of the curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School, set out the core concept of special ops: that a small, well-trained force can deliver a decisive blow against a much larger, well-defended one. He defined such a mission as one conducted by forces specially trained, equipped, and supported for a specific target whose destruction, elimination, or rescue (in the case of hostages), is a political or military imperative. Refining the key elements to success for such missions, he prescribed, in a nutshell, A simple plan, carefully concealed, repeatedly and realistically rehearsed, and executed with surprise, speed, and purpose.
Mark Bowden
McRaven’s thesis, which would become part of the curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School, set out the core concept of special ops: that a small, well-trained force can deliver a decisive blow against a much larger, well-defended one. He defined such a mission as one conducted by forces specially trained, equipped, and supported for a specific target whose destruction, elimination, or rescue (in the case of hostages), is a political or military imperative. Refining the key elements to success for such missions, he prescribed, in a nutshell, A simple plan, carefully concealed, repeatedly and realistically rehearsed, and executed with surprise, speed, and purpose.