Security Force Assistance

Security Force Assistance (SFA) is a military approach where a nation's armed forces help foreign security forces improve their skills and capabilities. This can involve training, advising, and supporting these forces in areas like counterterrorism, leadership, and operational planning. The goal is to enhance the partner nation’s ability to maintain stability, defend against threats, and promote peace. SFA often includes building relationships and fostering trust, ensuring that local forces can effectively ensure security in their own regions without direct foreign military involvement in combat operations.