In this presentation of the Forum, Dr. Barry M. Stentiford, a professor of history in the School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, will provide insight into one of the lesser-known theaters of the Global War on Terror. From 2002 to 2015, the United States conducted a small but long-term campaign in the southern Philippines to enable the Philippine Army and National Police to better respond to the rise of internationally-linked Islamic terrorism in the region. With a cap of six-hundred U.S. military personnel, the Americans worked “by, with, and through” the Philippine security forces to assist them in regaining control over the region. The efforts of the United States helped transform what had been a direct threat to the sovereignty of the Philippines and a strategic threat to the United States into a chronic law-enforcement issue. While a small and often forgotten campaign, OEF-P was a success and provides a model for future counterinsurgencies. It also helped reset the strategic relationship between the United States and the Philippines as they face an increased threat from China.
This event is only open to members of the ARNSF. If you are not a member but are interested in joining, contact Bob Ulin at rulin@cgscf.org.
Barry M. Stentiford served in Operation Enduring Freedom—Philippines in 2011 through 2012, writing the official classified history of the operation for U.S. Special Operations Command and an unclassified history for the U.S. Army Combat Studies Institute.
Stentiford has been a professor of history in the School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since 2009. His academic focus is on non-regular U.S. forces. He is the author of six books and numerous articles.
Stentiford served in the United States Air Force, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve, retiring as a colonel. He holds a Ph.D. in military history from the University of Alabama, a master’s in American history from the University of Montana, and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.
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