Special Operations Forces: Training and Mission Execution

• Special Operations Forces are made up of highly trained and skilled individuals who are essential to completing difficult missions.
• Special Operations Forces require a great deal of time and preparation to be effective.
• Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced and must be carefully selected and trained.
• Special Operations Forces require the support of Conventional Forces and Joint Service, Interagency, and Host Nation partners in order to be successful.
• SOF has increased its capabilities and effectiveness throughout the world thanks to its operational imperatives.
• These imperatives help commanders plan and execute SO in concert with other forces, interagency partners, and foreign organizations.
• SOF commanders must include the applicable imperatives in their mission planning and execution (ADP/ADRP 3-05).

Test your knowledge about the training, capabilities and operational imperatives of Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as their collaboration with Conventional Forces and other partners. Learn about the unique skills and careful selection process required for SOF members.