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Archive Home > 2010 > March > 16 > Under criticism, U.S. reins in special forces in Afghanistan

Under criticism, U.S. reins in special forces in Afghanistan

By Richard A. Oppel Jr. and Rod Nordland / The Bulletin
March 16, 2010

KABUL — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, has brought most U.S. Special Operations forces under his direct control for the first time, out of concern over continued civilian casualties and disorganization among units in the field.

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