What Happened
Special Operators Need More Authority To Train In Realistic Scenarios
The heads of US Special Operations Command and US Southern Command are calling for more leeway to use test ranges that simulate contested environments, citing current regulations as a limitation to their training capabilities. SOCOM Commander Adm. Frank Bradley and SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Frank Donovan emphasized the need for more realistic training scenarios, which is hindered by FAA regulations and funding constraints. The Pentagon is working with the FAA to extend US bases more leeway, but more needs to be done to address the evolving nature of warfare, as reported by Breaking Defense.