Download or read book Adp 3-05 Special Operations written by United States Department of the Army Headquarters and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication first defines and discusses special operations in the strategic context within which Army special operations forces expect to operate. It also discusses the roles and critical capabilities of Army special operations. It concludes by describing the principles, regional mechanisms, characteristics, and imperatives of Army special operations forces. Special operations are operations requiring unique modes of employment, tactical techniques, equipment, and training often conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments and characterized by one or more of the following: time sensitive, clandestine, low visibility, conducted with and/or through indigenous forces, requiring regional expertise, and/or a high degree of risk (Joint Publication [JP] 3-05, Special Operations).