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Pentagon Revives WWII-Era OSS for Special Ops

November 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pentagon revives WWII-era OSS for special operations.
Plan aims to improve civilian oversight and funding.
Changes require congressional approval.
Expansion includes 75 civilians and 25 service members.

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Strategic Implications

This move may signal a shift in the Pentagon's approach to special operations, potentially leading to increased funding and resources. The revival of the OSS name could indicate a desire to draw on historical successes, but the plan's success may depend on congressional approval and support.

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What Happened

Defense Secretary Proposes New Office To Boost Funding

The Pentagon is reviving the World War II-era Office of Strategic Services (OSS) as part of a reorganization of its special operations civilian leadership. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has proposed renaming the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict to the Assistant Secretary of War for the Office of Strategic Services. The plan aims to improve civilian oversight and funding for special operations, but requires congressional approval. According to Task & Purpose, the move is part of a decades-long effort to put civilian oversight of special operations forces on an even footing with the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Source | Originally Published: November 12, 2026

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