SEALs, Special Forces and Future Conflict

I want to note for the record that the rescue yesterday was, from all accounts, an incredibly well-executed op. It is still unclear whether the shots were fired by Marine snipers or SEALs as both were available. Either way, it is a testament to the members of our Special Forces, their efficacy and their incredible training. For those that haven't followed closely, Gates' military budget provides for Special Forces growth, and it is becoming clearer that highly-trained members of our military are going to be needed in larger numbers in future conflicts. If you want to have a good look at what some of these conflicts may look like and might involve I will point you to a new book by Brookings Insititute scholar Peter W. Singer. I have yet to read a page, but I recently bought (and thus will prematurely recommend) the well-reviewed "Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century" by the OTHER Peter Singer, not the "Animal Liberation" Australian neighbor of mine.