“You send SF troops there to train the locals to better hunt down and kill ISIS.”
That sounds good in theory but in some places one can’t tell friend from enema, know what I mean?
They all look, smell alike.
Which is why you send in SOF.
Culturally aware. Speak the language. Efficient in collecting intel. Low viability. And smart.
They figure out the players, tribes, bad hombres and posers pretty quick.