Sof Imparatives

Question 1

What are the SOF imperatives

Answer 1

• Understand the operational environment
• Recognize political implications
• Facilitate interagency activities
• Engage the threat discriminately
• Consider long-term effects
• Ensure legitimacy and credibility of Special Operations
• Anticipate and control psychological effects
• Apply capabilities indirectly
• Develop multiple options
• Ensure long-term sustainment
• Provide sufficient intelligence
• Balance security and synchronization