Special Operations Organization

Question 1

SOB: Identify the primary USSOCOM Special Operations Forces (SOF) Components.

Answer 1

1. US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
2. Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM)
3. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
4. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)

Question 2

SOB: Identify the purpose of the Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC).

Answer 2

To provide the necessary unity of command within each Combatant Command (CCMD). TSOC is the primary theater SOF organization capable of performing broad continuous missions uniquely suited to SOF capabilities.

Question 3

SOB: Identify the purpose of the Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF).

Answer 3

O-6 level JTF composed of special operations units from more than on SOF component and Services, formed to carry out specific special operations or prosecute SO in support of a campaign or other operations.