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Special Operations
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10/24/2014

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Term
Each gographic combatant command has a ____ to plan and control join special operations fores in their areas of responsibility. It is a sub-unified command of the geographic combatant command and the source of expertise in all areas of special oeprations.
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Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC)
Term
When required, the joint task force commander may establish a ____, which is a temporary joint special operations forces command formed to conduct special operations in a specific joint operations area.
Definition
Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)
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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of special operations forces?

 

a. Are a relatively small force

b. Possess minimal organic anti-armor and other heavy weapons

c. Cannot be regenerated rapidly in event of significant losses

d. Have little to no language or regional expertise

Definition
d. Have little to no language or regional expertise
Term
Special Operations Forces are a valuable asses for the joint planner; however, they comprise only a small part of the total force - a little over ____ percent of the total force.
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In joint SOF mission planning, a demanding full-up, real-time ____ can mitigate much of the inherent risks of many SOF missions. It is key to the success of complex joint SOF missions.
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rehearsal
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Which of the following is NOT one of the SOF Truths?

 

a. Humans are more important than hardware

b. Quantity always beats quality

c. SOF cannot be mass produced

d. Competent SOF cannot be created after emergencies occur

Definition
Quantity always beats quality
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