"One Tribe At A Time," #1

The thoughts and I ideas that I will put forward in this paper are mine alone. Although I credit the U.S. Army Special Forces for the training I have received and the trust of [its:] commanders, nothing in this paper reflects any other person's or organization's

Maj. Gant and ODA 316 in Afghanistan 2004

This is the opening author's note from Maj. Jim Gant's paper, "One Tribe At A Time," which this blog is proud to present–in excerpt and quasi-serialization form–over the next few weeks.