G103 SF

Question 1

What kind of operations require unique modes of employment, tactical techniques, equipment and training?

Answer 1

Special Operations

Question 2

*What are the 5 tenets of SOF truths?

Answer 2

*1. Humans are more important than hardware
2. Quality is better than quantity
3. SOF cannot be mass produced
4. Competent SOF cannot be created AFTER emergencies occur
5. Most Special Operations require non-SOF assistance

Question 3

*What is the FOUNDATION for planning and executing SO in concert with other forces, interagency partners, and foreign organizations?

Answer 3

SOF Imperatives (essential or urgent things)

Question 4

What are the 12 SOF Imperatives?

Answer 4

1. Understand OE
2. Recognize political implications
3. Facilitate interagency activities
4. Engage the threat discriminately
5. Anticipate long-term effects
6. Ensure legitimacy and credibility
7. Anticipate and control psychological effects
8. Operate with and through others
9. Develop multiple options
10. Ensure long-term sustainment
11. Provide sufficient intelligence
12. Balance security and synchronization

Question 5

ARSOF is characterized by

Answer 5

1. Low visibility when required
2. Minimal signature / small footprint
3. Used to foster habitual (indigenous) relationships
4. Used to employ precise and timely direct action

Question 6

Army Special Operations Forces are:

Answer 6

1. Language trained/ regional aligned
2. Culturally astute / politically nuanced
3. Trained in mediation and negotiation
4. Mature in experiences and years / expected to operate autonomously
5. Proficient at inter-organiztional coordination
6. Proficient with and enabled by application of advanced technologies

Question 7

2 ARSOF critical capabilities:

Answer 7

1. Special Warfare
2. Surgical strike

Question 8

What is the execution of activities in a precise manner that employs Special Operations?

Answer 8

Surgical Strike

Question 9

Core Principle of Special Operations

Answer 9

Discreet, precise and scalable operations

Question 10

ARSOF core Activities

Answer 10

1. Unconventional warfare
2. Foreign internal defense
3. Security force assistance
4. Counterinsurgency
5. Preparation of the environment
6. Direct action
7. Special reconnaissance
8. Counterterrorism
9. counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
10. Military information support operations
11. Civil affairs
12. humanitarian assistance / diaster relief