triad Archives

(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

New triad is evolving deterrence for joint force

The so-called modern triad between special operations, cyber and space forces is aiming to double the amount of experimentation over the next year.

Oct 11, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

A Czech Special Forces member provides ground support while U.S. Army Special Forces perform a static-line jump during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 5, 2022. Emerald Warrior is the largest joint special operations exercise involving U.S. Special Operations Command forces training for response to various threats above and below the threshold of armed conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)

Modern ‘triad’ aims to fill capability gap, help US military compete with adversaries

Officials believe the modern triad — combining space, cyber and special operations — will provide policymakers a key capability for deterring adversaries and preventing escalation.

Aug 8, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Marines with Marine Special Operations Company Charlie, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, process intelligence and set up a visual tele-communication feed after a simulated direct-action night raid during a company level exercise along the state line between Arizona and California, Oct. 20, 2015. Special operations are conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments, requiring heavy emphasis on combat support capabilities, modes of employment, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox, released)

Modern ‘triad’ initiated by Army is making its way to joint combatant commands

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to take lessons from the Army's new "SOF, cyber and space triad" to see what it can apply to its missions.

Aug 2, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army’s cyber, space, SOF ‘triad’ seeks to complement nuclear triad with enhanced deterrence

The Army's new "triad" is working to integrate cyber, space and special operations capabilities for the joint force.

Oct 14, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau