I'm assuming SOF/SF must already be engaged in, or already planning to implement, some of the capabilities and tasks the authors are recommending. Aside from the historical recap in the first few chapters, much of this seems to be a reiteration of Special Operations known areas of expertise (UW, IW, FID, COIN, DA etc) and a call for an increase in scope.
The global threat assessment was comprehensive and the various ways described to counter those threats made sense. If SOF were to take on many of the roles described in the paper, in many of the localities, I think a number of things would be necessary: more money funneled in to Special Operations, an expansion of SOF/SF manpower strength, and a presidential administration (such as JFK's) committed to expanding the kinds of operations detailed in the paper and a population willing to foot the bill and support it.
I think the key paragraph to me, with regard to future operations, was this:
SOF will also benefit from augmented reality and holographic computer technologies, robotics and autonomous systems, human-machine interface, cybernetics, regenerative medicine, advanced biomedical technology and human performance enhancement, solar power collectors, quantum communication, and electromagnetic pulse-hardened equipment, while other developments might be effective at countering thermal imaging and sophisticated electronic detection. The recent accomplishments of private spacefaring companies Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, launching rocket planes that accelerated to three times the speed of sound, skirting the edge of space before returning to earth, should stir the imagination of those seeking methods for circumventing A2/AD challenges to infiltrate denied territory.
Very interesting read. Thanks for sharing.
(Just slightly disappointed the historical recap made no mention of Marine Corps COIN/FID initiatives in Vietnam.)