The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have spurred discussion and thought concerning the dilemma of finding a suitable exit strategy. Expeditionary Ecomics is one of the theories under development that may provide a viable solution by building ecomic capacity in struggling nations. The objective of this mograph is to examine the use of U.S. military forces serving a lead role in the employment of expeditionary ecomics through a case study analysis, focusing on the operational risk involved as a result of military-led ecomic intervention. These risks potentially pose a direct threat to the achievement of national strategic objectives due to an increased role in ecomic development by military forces ill-suited to the tasks. This mograph will focus on contemporary case studies that are fragile states which experienced U.S. military intervention in key strategic locations in Africa. Findings include two primary risks associated with the application of expeditionary ecomics through military efforts. Inaccurate and limited understandings of the local operational environment coupled with local perceptions anchored by history are realities faced by expeditionary military forces. The risks that emerge to the mission are further compounded by increasing the role of military forces to include expeditionary ecomics. The complexities of local ecomies lead soldier statesmen down a dangerous path that may take a sharp departure from their core competencies. There is a clear need to create or bolster ecomic initiatives in war torn regions in order to help stabilize a region; however, the tools used by the U.S. government must be sorely scrutinized. The U.S. military would benefit greatly from the council of a trained ecomic advisor embedded at the ground level. This advisor could help leaders understand the environment and develop a well nested plan that compliments U.S. national policy that remains within the realm of their professional means.