ADP/ ADRP 3-05 Special Operations

Question 0

What are the special operations core principles?

Answer 0

Discreet, precise and scalable operations

Question 1

What factors determine employment of special operations forces?

Answer 1

• National policy
• Geographic combatant commander requirements
• Joint task force commander requirements
• Ambassador requirements
• The character of the operational environment
• The nature of the threat

Question 2

What are 12 special operations forces imperatives?

Answer 2

• Understand the operational environment
• Recognize political implications
• Facilitate military and inter-agency activities
• Engage the threat discriminately
• Anticipate long-term effects
• Ensure legitimacy and credibility
• Anticipate and control psychological effects
• Operate with and through others
• develop multiple options
• Support long-term engagement
• Provide sufficient intelligence
• Balance security and synchronization

Question 3

What will increase the effectiveness of shaping activities and improve execution of counterterrorism and irregular warfare?

Answer 3

Interdependence between special operations forces and conventional forces

Question 4

What critical capabilities represent the core of America’s unique Army special operations capabilities?

Answer 4

Special warfare and surgical strike