: They often operate in politically sensitive or denied environments where conventional force might be inappropriate. The Six Principles of Special Operations
According to the Naval Postgraduate School , successful missions typically maximize these six principles to achieve "relative superiority": SPECIAL OPERATIONS
: Special Forces (Green Berets) , Rangers, Night Stalkers (160th SOAR), and Psychological Operations. : They often operate in politically sensitive or
: Short-duration strikes to seize or destroy specific targets. Night Stalkers (160th SOAR)
: Supporting resistance movements or insurgencies in denied areas.
: Protecting information and movement from the enemy. Repetition : Relentless practice of specific mission tasks. Surprise : Catching the adversary off-balance. Speed : Executing with rapid efficiency.