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The Special Operations Command Takes the Lead on Planning the Defeat of Terrorism

SUMMARY

The Special Operations Command leads the military’s efforts against Al Qaeda high-value targets. When it receives intelligence about the movements of such targets, the command issues special alerts called “brown-moose” messages to begin a process to “find, fix, and finish fleeting terrorist targets.” All of the combatant commands and intelligence agencies are involved in this process. 

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Oct 31, 2005

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Mar 01, 2018