Week 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
Sf unique purposes (5)
Special operations across a full range of military operations
Expand range of options to the gcc where cf are not appropriate
Specially trained selected equipped to conduct uw
Operations inherently JIim at operational and strategic levels
Sf soldiers are language trained culturally and regionally oriented
Sf unique functions 6
Within maneuver fired and effects functional category
Representatives of us as trainers advisors soldiers
Provide unique unilateral joint combined capabilities
Interact close live with indigenous forces
Conduct peacetime ops/promote regional stability where cf cannot
Reduce risk of armed conflict through continuous forward presence
SFWO skills required 4
Proficient in 9 principle sf task, intel operations, tactical skills
Fam with tech skills on ODA
Aptitude for foreign language
Qualified military parachutists
SFWO knowledge required
I’m depth knowledge of at least one region of the world
Specialized ttps that support sf operations
9 principle task
Uw FID dA sr Counterterrorism Counter proliferation Information operations sfa Coin
Imperatives
Ability to solve complex political-military problems
Adaptive thinker able to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations
Mentally flexible and willing to experiment
Good interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills
Self reliant team players, leaders independently or in small groups
Learns new skills, accepts new ideas teaches
Others
Personal integrity moral courage
Autonomously under extreme stress/ influence others
Physically fit