ADP 3-05 Special operations Flashcards
What ADP covers special operations
ADP 3-05
What is ARSOF
Army special operations forces
What is the mission of ARSOF
Provide in the nations special warfare capabilities
What is SOF
Special operation forces
What personnel and units are considered army special operation forces
Civil affairs, rangers, special forces
What are special operations
operations requiring tactical techniques, equipment and training in hostile environment
How are special operations usually characterized as?
Time sensitive, clandestine, low visibility, with a high degree of risk
What is the percent that the army’s special operations forces supply to the department of defense
over 50%
What is the total percentage of special operation forces in the army
5%
What are two special operation critical capabilities
Surgical strike and special warfare
how are SOF forces usually deployed
as part of a joint special operations task whose mission is to achieve strategic level outcomes
What do special operation forces continually study?
Emerging threats