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Working with the Interagency: Country Team

• Regular coordination with the country team is essential.
• Clear understanding among the country team of the various authorities that different elements are operating under prevents confusion and discord.
• Rapport and trust building within the country team can pay great dividends for special operations forces (SOF) equities.
• Space issues and limitations can be a limiting factor in certain instances.

Working with the Interagency: Stateside

• A lack of precise and compatible strategic guidance to the ambassador and the SOF element can negatively affect planning within the country team.
• The activities of Washington agencies, such as the Pentagon and State Department, as well as the combatant commands, influence relationships within the country team.

Working with the Host Nation

• A formal agreement with the host/partner nation specifically outlining rules of engagement and expectations can help avoid misunderstandings and operational difficulties.
• Building lasting bonds with host/partner-nation security officials can help smooth fluctuations in the bilateral relations between the governments.
• Shifting from Title 10 to Title 22 authorities can create added strain with host/partner-nation authorities, who may not understand the distinction and may not be content with the changes involved.

Working within the SOF Community

• Staffing program managers in the Security Cooperation Office (SCO) who have knowledge of SOF requirements is a good complement to the typical SOF operational liaison assigned to an embassy.
• SOF personnel assigned to serve in an embassy should be provided appropriate predeployment training.
• Trade-offs between Title 10 and Title 22 authorities exist: While the former typically experience greater freedom of movement, the latter tend to have better access to embassy facilities, funding, and logistical support.
• The current cap on deployments for SOF personnel can make it difficult for personnel to mesh well with the rest of the country team.