As
United States and Republic of Korea forces stand to defend against a DPRK
attack, one of the most formidable tasks is how to counter a second front in
the Joint Rear Security Area of the Republic of Korea. North Korea has a robust
and diverse special operations force capability, their .Special Purpose
Forces.. With nearly 104,000 soldiers committed to these daring tactics and
operations, the United States and the Republic of Korea must be vigilant and
innovative to protect their forces from such attacks. The principal mission of
the North Korean Special Purpose Forces is to infiltrate into the enemies rear
area and conduct short duration raids. Their most dangerous avenue of approach
for their forces includes amphibious approaches, airborne infiltration and the
use of a vast tunnel network. How would the North carry out such an attack
against such formidable foes? Will they use special operation.s type forces to
disrupt the South in their rear areas? How would they move their forces into
South Korea? What solutions does the United States and the Republic of Korea
have to solve this problem and which one is the best? This analysis examines
the various methods the United States and the Republic of Korea will use to
counter the North Korean Special Purpose Forces today and in the future.
Date of Report: July 25, 2013
Number of Pages: 54
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