"The complexities of transitioning from war to home are myriad, and Jennifer Hazen's monograph Transitioning from War to Peace: Post-Deployment Support for Special Operations Forces not only describes many of the complex factors associated with post deployment adjustment of Special Operations Forces (SOF), but elucidates what can be done to improve the ways in which the Services reach SOF Service members and families. For SOF, the complexities associated with reentering civil society following wartime deployments may be exacerbated by the frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of special operations deployments. She observes that many current programs are designed as "one-size-fits-all" interventions and are often of little value to the participants. Consistent with USSOCOM's views on this matter, Hazen suggests that programs need to be tailored to accommodate the unique characteristics of individuals and units."--. Back cover.

Introduction: Strain on the force -- Common transition challenges -- Re-conceptualizing reintegration as transition -- Current approaches: overview -- Current approaches: USSOCOM and service components -- What works in current approaches -- Conclusion: Next steps for improving transition support.