[blue02hd]

First, let me say that I appreciate your time spent in the Navy. But as you are asking for feedback, here are my initial thoughts, and questions,,,

You are studying for a Masters Degree in Terrorism and Security,,,, but didn't pass BUD/S? Have you ever met a terrorist? Have you ever provided security?

And you are looking for what exactly here?

I am comforted to know you are exercising "ethical approval" from your private university, yet you are asking members of an online website to violate their own ethics by disclosing information that is highly classified. Not to mention interviews that would most likely be caustic to those still in service as their opinions would most likely dispute Command Guidance. It wouldn't be interesting if not would it? I can forward you a blank Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in exchange for your ethical standards paperwork. That could be a great start.

On it's face your research, thus your conclusions, will be be limited, biased, and incomplete. You basically are asking for SF and SEAL capability, and to what extent those capabilities were leveraged. You may need to research trends in foreign policy and public tolerance vs military projection before you ask a gunslinger if he thinks he was "adequately employed". You probably already had this on the list.

I doubt I need to remind you that you can forget classified information unless you can provide the appropriate clearances. I suggest renting the movie "Hurt Locker" or "Act of Valor". I heard "Warrior Princess" may shed some light. (Sorry, just poking fun, but seriously,,)

I would be disappointed if you received any support from this forum based on the explanation you provided. IF anyone here actually offered to share the information you requested you may want to verify their credentials. Many here have already earned their Masters in Terrorism and Security, but will never have a diploma, only a stack of NDA's to show for it.

Good luck with your project, and I mean that. To further educate oneself is about the most important choice one can make. Did you educate yourself about this site before you posted?

I would also suggest a slightly different approach to the next open web forum you solicit.