180A

Question 1

1. SFWOs are

Answer 1

adaptive
technical experts
combat leaders
trainers and advisors

Question 2

2. SFWOs SMEs in

Answer 2

Ops and Intel fusion
Mission planning and execution
Training management
UW/ASO
JIIM operations

Question 3

4. W01/CW2 duties and responsibilities

Answer 3

a. Leadership
b. Ops and intel fusion
c. Mission planning
d. JIIM coordination
e. Training management
f. Resource management
g. Information management
h. Continuity of detachment

Question 4

CW3

Answer 4

i. Advanced level
ii. Company Operations Warrant
iii. Institutional Instructor
iv. Leads specialized staffs at Bn or GRP

Question 5

CW4

Answer 5

i. Senior Level
ii. Battalion Operations Warrant
iii. Senior Warrant Officer Advisor in Army or Joint Assignments

Question 6

CW5

Answer 6

i. Master level
ii. Group Warrant Officer
iii. SWOA

Question 7

SFWO unique skills and Knowledge required

Answer 7

Skills

a. Proficient in 9 SF Principle tasks
c. Familiar with technical skills of ODA
d. Aptitude in foreign Language
e. Parachutist (JM for CW3)

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of at least one area of the world
• Specialized TTPs that support SF Operations

Question 8

Required attributes

Answer 8

a. Solving complex political-military problems
b. Adaptive thinker
c. Ability to employ doctrinal and non-doctrinal techniques
d. Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
e. Self-reliant team players
f. Learn new skills, accept new ideas, teaches others
g. Unquestionable integrity
h. Physically fit

Question 9

Characteristics of a SF WO1/CW2

Answer 9

a. Serves as ADC
b. Serves as detachment commander in absence of 18A
c. Ensures maintenance of institutional knowledge
d. Ensure continuity of ODA
e. Focus on integrating SOF systems with other branch systems

Question 10

Nine Principle Tasks

Answer 10

a. UW
b. FID
c. SFA
d. COIN
e. DA
f. SR
g. CT
h. CP
i. IO