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Clients include individuals, companies, and organizations across a wide-range of industries. Leif speaks on leadership, U.S. military strategy, and foreign policy matters. 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Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e is a decorated Vietnam veteran and the author or coauthor of many nonfiction books, including \u003ci\u003eWhere White Men Fear to Tread\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuddha's Child\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"William Albracht \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48363615060125,"sku":"9780451468093","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ad5e14bd-17ce-4ee6-a89f-3e4cb84931a3.jpg?v=1780427579"},{"product_id":"special-reconnaissance-and-advanced-small-unit-patrolling-tactics-techniques-and-procedures-for-special-operations-forces-9781399020268","title":"Special Reconnaissance and Advanced Small Unit Patrolling: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Special Operations Forces","description":"\u003cb\u003eDistills hard-won SR tactics and lessons into actionable insights for elite operators and units.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will serve as a tactical \"bible\" tailored to the military Special Operations, intelligence and paramilitary\/law-enforcement communities and other interested parties - - with the intention of breaking the invent-and-forget\/reinventing-the-wheel cycle with an aim to (1) increase the effectiveness and lethality of SpecOps personnel and units, while (2) saving the lives of SpecOps personnel engaged in high-risk operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWolcoff describes numerous historical examples of special reconnaissance (SR) operations, with some emphasis on lessons-learned\/Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures gained from the legendary Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Operations Group (MACV-SOG) SR operations conducted during the Vietnam-era, including operational accounts and analyses of specific missions. Few of these TTPs and lessons-learned have been archived or collated into a usable form for SpecOps personnel or units; this book is intended to preserve and embed this valuable and volatile compilation of tradecraft, that has been obtained at such cost in lives. Wolcoff covers the gamut of specialized SR topics ranging from operational planning and preparation, through execution, logistics and command and control - - all in substantial trade-craft detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Wolcoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pen \u0026amp; Sword Military\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.77w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399020268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWolcoff, Edward:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ed Wolcoff enlisted in the Army in September 1967. He excelled in various elite military programs, including the Special Forces Qualification Course, and served with distinction in MACV SOG in Vietnam. After his military service, he continued to contribute to national security, commanding units, managing classified programs, and eventually rising to Senior Vice President in the Defense sector. With a wealth of experience, he also served as a consultant in the National Security Sector before retirement. A decorated veteran with years of experience as a team leader in aggressive, cross-border operations, Wolcoff is uniquely qualified to present this invaluable document for Special Operations personnel.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Edward Wolcoff \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48449343979677,"sku":"9781399020268","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_54915836-2efb-4a9f-98e4-f48f2ab7e048.jpg?v=1781632529"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/history-military-special-forces.oembed","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}