DORSCHNER Jim <br/><br/>
Shifting trends :  ever-evolving battlefields have seen international special operations forces refocus their equipment requirements./ 
Jim Dorschner 
 -   2008 
<br/><br/> The multifaceted global SOF operational environment since 2001 has opened the door to a plethora of new equipment developments.  Iraq and Afghanistan where improvised explosive devices do not discriminate between SOF and conventional forces.  The United States SOF community has benefited the most from developments.   While counterparts in China, the Middle East Russia, South Asia and elsewhere are following developments with keen interest. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>SPECIAL FORCES-- EQUIPMENT<br/>INTERNATIONAL -- SPECIAL FORCES<br/>ARMED FORCES -- EQUIPMENTS<br/>EQUIPMENT