On the recordJune 17, 2009
No. SOCOM is a force provider of SOF in response to requirements forwarded by Commander, CENTCOM. There is now insufficient SOF available to meet the demand.
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Wicker highlights the insufficiency of Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan.
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