Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
special event — An international or domestic event, contest, activity, or meeting, which by
its very nature, or by specific statutory or regulatory authority, may warrant security,
safety, and/or other logistical support or assistance from the Department of Defense.
(DODD 3025.18)
special events for homeland security — Those special events designated as having an
impact on homeland security. Also called SEHS. (JP 3-28)
special forces — US Army forces organized, trained, and equipped to conduct special
operations with an emphasis on unconventional warfare capabilities. Also called SF.
(JP 3-05)
special forces group — The largest Army combat element for special operations consisting
of command and control, special forces battalions, and a support battalion capable of
long duration missions. Also called SFG. (JP 3-05)
special information operations — Information operations that by their sensitive nature and
due to their potential effect or impact, security requirements, or risk to the national
security of the United States, require a special review and approval process. Also called
SIO. See also information; information operations; operation. (JP 3-13)
specialization — An arrangement within an alliance wherein a member or group of
members most suited by virtue of technical skills, location, or other qualifications
assume(s) greater responsibility for a specific task or significant portion thereof for one
or more other members.
special mission unit — A generic term to represent a group of operations and support
personnel from designated organizations that is task-organized to perform highly
classified activities. Also called SMU. (JP 3-05.1)
special operations — 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. Also called SO. (JP 3-05)
special operations combat control team — A team of Air Force personnel organized,
trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Under clandestine,
covert, or low-visibility conditions, these teams establish and control air assault zones;
assist aircraft by verbal control, positioning, and operating navigation aids; conduct
limited offensive direct action and special reconnaissance operations; and assist in the
insertion and extraction of special operations forces. Also called SOCCT. See also
combat control team. (JP 3-05.1)
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