Three Green Berets inside a building with gray walls during a room-clearing exercise.
US Army Green Berets prepare to breach and enter a building as part of Close Quarter Battle training.
  • The Pentagon wants more leeway from Congress to support US-aligned nations like Taiwan.
  • Current limitations mean special operators can only train partners on counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, and border security missions.
  • Expanded authorities would enhance Taiwan's defense against potential Chinese invasion threats.

The Pentagon has been seeking more leeway from Congress so that it can better use its special operators to support friendly, US-aligned nations, including preparing Taiwan for Chinese aggression.