Air Force Doctrine Document 35, Special Operations.

Air Force Doctrine Document 35, Special Operations.

Active / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA349399 |

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.

Author(s):

No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC

Supplementary Note:

DOI: 10.21236/ADA349399

Pagination:

0028

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Monitor Series:

USAF

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning

Modernization Areas:

Space

Communities of Interest:

Biomedical

Descriptor(s):

*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, *SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, NATIONAL GUARD, SOURCES, WARFARE, ORGANIZATIONS, MILITARY DOCTRINE, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, MISSIONS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Keyword(s):

AFSOF(AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES)

Report Date:

1995 Jan 16

Creation Date:

1998 Jul 29