TASK: ESTABLISH A SOCCE (31-2-0105) (FM 31-20 AND THE SOCCE HANDBOOK)

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 M (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: This task is conducted in a variety of locations at home station and in theater. Upon receipt of a mission tasking order (a mission statement and the commander’s intent from the group or battalion commander, along with the supported GPFC’s mission and intent), the command relationship is delineated. The SOCCE com- mander conducts a thorough mission analysis and requests additional augmentation to support the mission re- quirements. Some iterations of this task may be conducted in MOPP4.

TASK STANDARDS: The SOCCE advises the GPFC on the capabilities and limitations of SOF and recommends COAs regarding the employment of SOF. The SFODB commander establishes the SOCCE for 24-hour operations and establishes the required communications links between the GPF, deployed or isolated detachments, and the SFOB or FOB. The SOCCE keeps the FOB and GPF commanders informed of the status and activities under SOCCE control. The SOCCE maintains appropriate force protection for deployed assets.

TRAINING NOTE: The SOCCE is the focal point for integration and synchronization between the GPF and the SOF on the AirLand battlefield. The FOB needs to treat the SFODB assigned the SOCCE mission as it would treat an SFODA preparing for one of its missions. The same staff support, estimate process, mission analysis, and aid in making military decisions need to be integrated between the FOB and the SFODB. The SOCCE is responsible for learning the decision and planning cycles of the GPF, their respective field and tactical SOPs, and their deploy- ment and employment plans. The SOCCE needs to be well versed not only in conventional tactics (Corps and be- low) but also needs to understand the peculiarities of the unit it will support. The SOCCE needs to sell itself by using the vernacular and methodologies of the supported units. The SOCCE should train liaison officers (LNOs) or attach their own LNOs to isolated SFODAs to gain insight into the team’s missions, plans, and operating pro- cedures. The SOCCE makes sure the SOF elements are familiar with the Special Operations Debriefing and Re- porting System (SODARS) formats. Additionally, the SOCCE must have access and knowledge of how the SFODAs in isolation can help support and be supported (communications plan, FS plan, linkup plan, E&R plan) by the GPF. This liaison activity must take place to make sure the SOF plan supports the GPFC plans and ongoing op- erations. Deconfliction/synchronization must take place as early in the planning process as possible.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

1. The SFODB(-) performs initial coordination with the supported unit.

a. Contacts special operations coordination element (SOCOORD) representatives upon arrival (if available).

b. Briefs the GPFC on the planned execution of the AO survey and the required preparations for the main body.

c. Briefs the GPFC staff on the capabilities and limitations of the SOCCE and SOF for the particular mission.

d. Identifies various staff points of contact (FS element, G2, G3). e. Establishes operational procedures with the G3/G2 staffs. f. Determines support limitations.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

h. Determines time and location of commander’s information briefing and coordinates SOCCE participation.

i. Coordinates for a workspace in the main command post (CP).

j. Coordinates to obtain maps, charts, and imagery to support operations. k. Establishes SOF/GPF combined IPB planning.

l. Develops an intelligence collection matrix based on the GPF’s PIR/IR.

m. Coordinates security procedures to protect personnel, documents, and equipment with the HQ commandant.

n. Deconflicts missions and areas of operation between SOF and the GPF.

o. Obtains additional guidance from the supported unit, such as ROE, general NEO procedures, and communications plan.

p. Confirms or establishes procedures for CS, CSS, and FS with higher in-country commander if applicable.

q. Coordinates for joint use of G3 maps. r. Coordinates FS for deployed SOF.

s. Coordinates MEDEVAC and hospital support plans for deployed SOF. t. Coordinates for food service and billeting.

u. Coordinates parking, maintenance, and refuel areas for aircraft and vehicles. v. Briefs the communications plan to the GPF signal officer.

w. Confirms or establishes communications procedures between the SOCCE/ supporting unit and the SFODAs, including (as a minimum) primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency procedures for C2, all available CS, FS, and MEDEVAC.

x. Identifies message release authority within the supported unit. y. Establishes communications with the FOB/SFOB.

z. Coordinates with the FOB to ensure the deconfliction of SOF missions with those of GPFs.

2. The SFODB prepares the SOCCE for operations. a. Receives the main body.

b. Briefs the main body. c. Reads the GPF SOP.

d. Establishes the priorities of work.

e. Tests procedures for the primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency communications procedures for C2, all available CS, FS, and MEDEVAC with the supporting unit or section.

f. Establishes internal communications.

(1) Plans for emergency destruction of cryptographic materials and messages. (2) Safeguards all COMSEC equipment and material.

(3) Maintains redundancy with communications system. g. Establishes defined workstations.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

h. Task organizes into appropriate shifts to provide 24-hour operations. Provides an element to accompany the tactical operations center (TOC) displacement when required.

i. Establishes secure radio communications to provide C2 of subordinate elements. j. Establishes required journals and logs.

k. Establishes procedures IAW AR 380-5 and unit SOPs for control and destruction of classified documents and materials.

l. Makes sure all maps, O&I boards, and overlays are posted and are current. m. Provides input for initial personnel status and logistics status to GPF and

FOB/SFOB.

3. The SFODB enforces OPSEC.

a. Ensures the working area/building is secured with a single point of entry. b. Develops an access roster of GPF personnel.

c. Maintains sensitive/classified waste containers. Burns or shreds sensitive waste daily.

d. Coordinates with the GPF military intelligence assets to conduct the CI inspection as needed.

TASK PERFORMANCE/EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION 1 2 3 4 5 M TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS GO

TRAINING STATUS GO/NO-GO

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS AND OPFOR TASKS None

ELEMENT: SFODB