How Does SOF Conduct Deliberate and Dynamic Targeting as a Function in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Historically, SOF have been required to plan both strategic and mobile targets that require a different approach or set of conditions beyond the capability of conventional forces. Historic examples include the Office of Strategic Services’ use of partisan forces in WWII to target key lines of communication and the use of SOF during Operation DESERT STORM to target SCUD transporter-erector-launcher systems conducting strikes against Israel with the intent to fracture the alliance. What is SOF’s role in LSCO for the conduct of fires to achieve effects on priority targets in JADO and the JWC?