'Other rotations are in countries where our presence would be better not advertised for many different reasons, like domestic opposition or fear of upsetting third countries that are the regional 'top dogs.'' A war with ChinaĪ soldier launches a Javelin missile during a military exercise in southern Taiwan, May 30, 2019. Much of it is standard rotations in friendly countries with which we've had a solid relationship for decades,' the former Special Forces operator said. 'SOCOM has a presence in over 70 countries. Rotations like the one in Taiwan are sometimes not disclosed to avoid international incidents or diplomatic fallout. Would be able to do with our own troops,' added Miani, who is also CEO of Navisio Global LLC, an international security and business consultancy. In many ways, FID places more capability in more forward locations, more durably, and for less money than USA This serves as both a complicating factor for Chinese designs and a deterrent.

'It is these partners that will make it increasingly difficult for China to subvert their governments and societies. Many also have ethnic ties to the region, giving them another way to relate to the forces they train.

Green Berets assigned to the unit learn the cultural and linguistic nuances of the region to be more successful. In the Indo-Pacific area of operations, it's the 1st Special Forces Group - one of seven Green Beret groups - that is responsible for working with Taiwanese and other regional partners and allies. 'Free-fall teams can train their guys in HALO and HAHO ops, mobility teams can work with their vehicle guys, etc.,' added the former Green Beret, who requested anonymity because of ongoing work with the US government. Troops specializing in other infiltration methods can do the same thing. For example, dive teams can quite literally stand up brand new units with combat divers, and the next teams that get to rotate in-country can continue that relationship,' a former Green Beret told Insider. 'We're very flexible and can use FID in many ways. Taiwanese soldiers prepare grenade launchers, machine guns, and tanks for a drill simulating a Chinese invasion, in Tainan, Taiwan, September 16, 2021.

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