ADP 3-05 Special Operations

Question 1

What are Special Operations?

Answer 1

Operations requiring unique modes of employment, tactical techniques, equipment and training conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments.

Question 2

What are the factors for employment of Special Operation forces?

Answer 2

National Policy, geographic combatant commander, joint force commander or ambassador requirements; the character of the operational environment; as well as the nature of the threat

Question 3

What are two Special Operations critical capabilities?

Answer 3

Surgical Strike and Special Warfare

Question 4

What are 3 lines of effort that guide the development and employment of Special Operations?

Answer 4

Generating a force with a purpose, sustained engagement, and executing operations of U.S interest.