Publications: Inside SWCS
Inside SWCS is the official newsletter of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Public Affairs Office. Each week, Inside SWCS delivers feature articles, profiles, columns and photos to educate and motivate the command’s workforce, students and Families.
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05.07.2012
Suicide Prevention Smart Sheet03.05.2012
The latest edition of Inside SWCS takes you out to Camp Mackall in Hoffman, N.C. for an in-depth look at the Army Civil Affairs Qualification Course.02.20.2012
“SWCS marches toward official Training and Doctrine Command accreditation process”
By Dave Chace, SWCS Office of Strategic Communication
“Chief of Staff: Stay vigilant as we close in on accreditation through TRADOC”
By Col. Robert A.... more
02.20.2012
SWCS Quarterly Regimental Update02.13.2012
“Sgt. Maj. Kenneth McMullin, Special Forces leader and Son Tay raider, memorialized at John F. Kennedy Chapel”
By Sgt. Katryn Tuton, 50th Public Affairs Detachment
2011 SWCS Instructors and Civilians of the Year
Please join us in... more
02.06.2012
“SWCS helps experienced Soldiers reclass into ARSOF through Military Information Support training”
By Sgt. 1st Class Teresa Coble, SWCS Office of Strategic Communication
“SHARP training resources available to SWCS Soldiers”
By Sgt. 1st... more
01.30.2012
SWCS helps experienced Soldiers reclass into ARSOF through Military Information Support training; SHARP training resources available to SWCS Soldiers01.23.2012
“One bullet can make a difference: SWCS hosts third annual USASOC Sniper Competition”
By Sgt. Devin James, 40th Public Affairs Detachment
“Inside SWCS needs input from you and your team”
By Dave Chace, SWCS Office of Strategic... more
01.16.2012
Department of the Army names SWCS the Special Operations Center of Excellence; SWCS Knowledge Management organizes information, processes; USSOCOM Commander thanks special operators for their service in Iraq01.09.2012
Where this brotherhood began; Soldiers: Make your resilience a personal priority this year; SWCS personnel raised more than $87K in 2011's annual CFC fundraiser01.02.2012
No Horsing Around: Before reporting for duty at West Point, local mules help future Civil Affairs medics practice veterinary skills; Please join us in thanking our recently retired civilian team members; Foreign Internal Defense: an Army special... more
12.12.2011
Passing it on; USASOC Sniper Competition photo gallery12.05.2011
Words Matter: Military Information Support students practice negotiation skills at Camp Mackall; Combined Federal Campaign update; SWCS Safety Office announces 2011 Safety Awards; 4th Quarter, 2011 Civilians of the Quarter11.28.2011
If it was easy, it wouldn't be training; SWCS graduation ceremonies: it's now your duty to attend; The NCO Corps and the demands of our Profession of Arms11.21.2011
Always teaching, always learning: Civil Affairs Qualification Course instructors guide students through final exercise at Camp Mackall; Civil Affairs branch management now aligned under CDID; SWCS participation in CFC: way down from last year,... more
11.14.2011
What's so civil about war anyway; TWI ties military experience with civilian techniques; Special Warfare magazine11.07.2011
Alone in the Dark: Special Forces candidates face night land navigation; Make smart, safe decisions during times for hilday travel and time off; SWCS to undergo Army's official accrditation process in April 2012, preparation underway now10.24.2011
Renovated and relocated, "Little Nasty" obstacle course keeps special-operations students confident and ready; Major initiatives progress without disrupting courses; Physical training: the first pillar of special-operations development and... more
10.17.2011
One wall at a time, SWCS builds Special Forces engineer sergeants; SWCS SSI symbolizes core SOF attributes, irregular techniques; SOCOM welcomes 7th command sergeant major;10.11.2011
Fire in the hole, aspiring Special Forces engineer sergeants blow through demolition training; Retention update: don't wait to check on possible bonus; Ask not what your country can do for you, ask how you can give to the Combined Federal Campaign10.03.2011
Back and Forth; SWCS CSM shares personal leadership philosophy, advice; SOF community mourns one of our own: Command Sgt. Maj. Conrad R. Fernandez, Oct. 24, 1965 - Sept. 26, 201109.26.2011
Small-unit tactic training plays big part in Special Forces qualification; 3rd Quarter 2011 Civilians of the Quarter09.19.2011
Smooth Moves: SWCS headquarters personnel begin movement in and around Bryant Hall; Safely lift and move equipment during Byrant Hall moves; U.S. Special Operations Command welcomes new commander09.12.2011
Constant transformation; SWCS Redesigned Center and School08.22.2011
“Optimizing to move forward: SWCS off-site brings senior leaders and staff together for long-term planning discussions”
By Maj. David Butler, SWCS Public Affairs Office
“Off-site working groups tackle specific command issues, plans and... more
08.15.2011
“Competent SOF cannot be created after emergencies occur””
Part 4 of a 5-part series taking an in-depth look at the SOF Truths, how they’re evident in daily life at SWCS and the nation’s special-operations community
By Maj. Dave Butler,... more
08.05.2011
"SOF cannot be mass-produced" Smoke Bomb Hill08.01.2011
“Quality is better than quantity”
Part 2 of a 5-part series taking an in-depth look at the SOF Truths, how they’re evident in daily life at SWCS and the nation’s special-operations community
By Dave Chace, SWCS Public Affairs Office
... more
07.25.2011
Humans are more important than hardware; SOF Truths07.18.2011
Civil Affairs breaks into general officer ranks; Student writing corner: SWCS lessons on Persian culture, history and values07.11.2011
MARSOC Sailor, now SWCS instructor, awarded for gallantry; New initiative helps SFQC grads benefit from transition time07.05.2011
1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) activates 5th and 6th battalions to lead trainin in Military Information Support Operations and special-operations intelligence; Support battalion welcomes new commander; First women's self-defense... more
06.27.2011
“From start to finish, SWCS PAC keeps ARSOF students’ records up-to-date”
By Caroline Goins, SWCS Public Affairs Office
“Leaders: Prepare Soldiers for safe holiday travel”
By Maj. Gen. Bennet S. Sacolick, SWCS Commanding... more
06.20.2011
No room for error: SWCS paratroopers know Support Battalion riggers have got their backs; SWCS sponsors civil schooling programs for ARSOF Soldiers; SWCS Staff Profile: Spc. Craig A. Tompkins; SWCS activates Reserve-specific Civil Affairs... more
06.13.2011
Is there a medic in the house? From aches to breaks, SWCS medics keep students safe and healthy; SWCS Staff Profile: Sgt. 1st Class Mark Barclay, Medical NCO, Special Forces Assessment & Selection; Office of Strategic Communication aligns SWCS' image06.06.2011
Learning does not stop today: National Defense University awards diplomas to inaugural class of ARSOF master's degree candidates; ARSOF master's students present thesis research; Col. B. Ashton Natylor, Jr. takes command of 1st Special Warfare... more
05.30.2011
SWCS keeps on truckin' thanks to the SUpport Battalion motor pool; SWCS Staff Profile: Pfc. Lorenzo Reyes; SWCS optimization: what does it mean for our civilian workforce?05.23.2011
Communication is the key to a happy marriage; Congratulations to the Class of 2011; SFQC graduate awarded for putting self in harm's way while assisting local police officer05.16.2011
Cultural support teams begin to make their mark overseas; Inside Staff & Faculty Development - May 201105.09.2011
It's not what you jump out of, it's where you jump into; "Godfather of MISO" honored in retirement ceremony05.02.2011
Military freefall parachutists don't just fall from the sky; Military Freefall School serves all SOCOM units as joint training center04.26.2011
Where they're going, they don't need roads; SWCS students, cadre assist local Families hit by N.C. tornadoes; 1st SWTG(A) Soldiers win division in Bataan Memorial Death March; SWCS staff member wins Air Forces award for Reserve service in Afghanistan04.18.2011
SWCS showcases capabilities and initiatives at Special Forces Regimental Week04.11.2011
The latest edition of Inside SWCS is now available. This week’s features include:
“Supporting SWCS through the Long Haul. ”
By SSG Russell Klika, Public Affairs Office
“Educating Soldiers to be adaptive and deal with new... more
03.28.2011
Take a look. It's in a book! Students can go anywhere at the Marquat Memorial Learning Resource Center; Learning Resource Center enhances ARSOF education; SWCS Staff Profile: Nancy Kutulas, Medical Librarion, Joint Special Operations Medical... more
03.21.2011
Ready for anything. Ready for anywhere. At SWCS, students learn to be culturally aware and regionally astute; SWCS Cadre Profile: Sokhna Diagne Fatma Sèye Mbacké; SWMG(A) welcomes new Command Sergeant Major; Education fair to show off... more