No Room for Error: The Covert Operations of America's Special Tactics Units from Iran to Afghanistan

The creator and first commanding officer of the United States Air Force's Special Tactics Units reveals the inside workings of the U.S. military's secret special forces, going behing the scenes to provide the latest information on the war against terrorism on the front lines in Afghanistan.

Author Colonel John T. Carney was the first commanding officer of the USAF’s Special Tactics Unit, which grew from an ad hoc six-man "pick up" team in 1977 into a Group of seven squadrons deployed worldwide by the time he retired in 1991, and which helped win the war in Afghanistan. Col. Carney is now President of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Author Benjamin F. Schemmer, a West Point graduate, Ranger and paratrooper, is uniquely qualified to write on military matters from several vantage points. His military service included three years in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where became director if land-force weapons systems. From 1968 to 1992, he edited the privately owned Armed Forces Journal International and later Strategic Review, published by the United States Strategic Institute. He has written major feature articles for The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, and is a frequent lecturer at the military command, staff, and war colleges. He has appeared on network and cable news including, ABC, CNN, Larry King Live, and Crossfire.

Narrator Barrett Whitener, named a 'Voice of the Century' by AudioFile Magazine, has recorded numerous award-winning audiobooks. In addition, his voice has been featured in a variety of instructional and entertainment programs. He currently lives in Washington, DC.

Narrator Patrick Girard Lawlor, a classically trained stage actor, has performed on-stage throughout the United States and Europe. He has appeared in several feature films, as well as on the television series, "L.A. Heat." His extensive work as an audiobook narrator has garnered numerous awards, including the Audie Award nomination.