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Derrick Van Orden: “Most special operations require non soft support.”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Rep. Van Orden Questions Witnesses in HASC Hearing on U.S. Navy FY26 Budget Request

Published June 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:26

And then the last thing, I just want to ask you one thing here, there's five soft truths. The fifth one being Most special operations require non soft support. And when you guys are having these discussions, and I fully agree with making you guys a more live service, nimble and responsive, I just don't want you to forget … (02:26–02:29)

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Asserts that most special operations require support from non-special operations forces.

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