Army plans Security Force Assistance Brigades

By Connie Lee / February 16, 2017 at 2:20 PM
The Army intends to establish six security force assistance brigades and a new academy to train them, according to an announcement from the service. The core mission of the SFABs, the announcement states, is “conducting security cooperation activities, allowing quick response to combatant commander requirements.” Additionally, the SFABs can serve “as the framework of a brigade combat team that could rapidly expand if needed to meet future requirements.” The units are expected to benefit existing brigade combat teams by reducing...

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