Dated 22 Sep 2020

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Describes special operations
• Provides guidance for commanders to plan for, employ, and execute command and control and support of special operations forces in support of global campaign plans, national and theater strategies, and contingencies
• Discusses the special operations core activities of direct action, special reconnaissance, countering weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, security force assistance, hostage rescue and recovery, counterinsurgency, foreign humanitarian assistance, military information support operations, and civil affairs operations
• Outlines command and control of special operations forces in theater; special operations coordination, liaison, and distributed command elements; interorganizational coordination; and multinational forces and operations
• Discusses support considerations for special operations forces

Joint Publication (JP) 3-05 Joint Special Operations is the culmination of a major collaborative effort within the joint community.  This publication has captured our best characterization yet of the functions, organization, employment, and synchronization of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

IN Color

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.