PRISM: Special Operations in a Chaotic World. Volume 6, Number 3
Abstract
As the commander of United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), I welcome you to an issue of PRISM dedicated to special operations. SOCOM is responsible for the critical dual missions of providing the U.S. Geographic Commands with trained and ready special operations forces (SOF), as well as synchronizing their actionswe are uniquely created by law to perform both service-like activities and serve as a functional Geographic Combatant Command. In addition, SOCOM serves as the coordinating authority for the Department of Defense National Military Strategic Plan to Counter Trans-Regional TerroristOrganization (NMSP-CTTO). In light of the complexity of todays security environment, SOF are spread broadly across the spectrum of conflict. As a SOF enterprise we continually strive to be ready, and I am confident we are postured to address todays trans-regional challenges by virtue of our global perspective and authorities. Nevertheless, we must push ourselves to transform to meet evolving challenges, which entails leveraging developmental technologies and criticallyrevisiting our structures and processes, while at the same time adjusting our tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 07, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1027361
Entities
Organizations
- National Defense University