Air Force Doctrine Document 35, Special Operations.

Abstract

This document states operational doctrine for planning and executing Air Force special operations. It describes the mission, force composition, command relationships, and support requirements for Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF). Additionally, it provides guidance for direct participation with other special operations forces and with conventional forces. These other forces may be supported by or support AFSOF. This document is the authoritative source for AFSOF doctrine and applies to all United States Air Force (USAF), United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) units conducting special operations. AFDD 35 updates Air Force Special Operations doctrine outlined in AFM 2-10; discusses the principles of war and military operations other than war as they relate to special operations; and incorporates SOF mission criteria, and explains why and how SOF should be integrated into air operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 16, 1995
Accession Number
ADA349399

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Climate Change
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Occupational Health and Safety.