1、Security Cooperation and Special Operations Forces:Training and Education Are Needed Now More than Ever By Colonel(Retired)John E.Chere,Jr.JSOU Report 25-18 July 16,2025 DISCLAIMER:The views expressed in this work are entirely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views,policy,or po
2、sition of the U.S.Government,Department of Defense,United States Special Operations Command,or the Joint Special Operations University.This work was cleared for public release;distribution is unlimited.1-Egyptian,Jordanian,and United States Special Operations Forces complete security checks during m
3、ilitary operations in urban terrain training,which was part of Exercise Bright Star 18 at Muhamed Naguib Military Base,September 10,2018.Exercise Bright Star 18 or BS18 is a multilateral exercise to strengthen relationships with Egyptian partners as well as a forum for addressing relevant regional i
4、ssues associated with enhancing regional security and cooperation,promoting coalition interoperability in irregular warfare,and improving interoperability throughout the full range of military operations.(U.S.Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M.Weber)In the current environment of heightened scru