Special Operations Component Command Logistic Concept

Abstract

Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in military operations and, in recent years, have been given greater responsibility for planning and conducting worldwide counterterrorism operations. The activation of the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) and the addition of a special operations component command (SOCC) for NATO special operations are now solidified in the Alliance. Therefore, the main objective of the article is to provide a primary reference that reflects key logistic concepts for special operations activities related to the SOCC. This manuscript is intended to be used by special operations forces, special operations leaders, and operations/staff personnel. Although the document is primarily focused for use by a NATO SOCC, it provides a useful reference for education, planning, training, and deployments.
First and second chapters summarize the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) SOF current situation, and its logistical background. Third paragraph analyzes the logistic principles of SOCC. Author suggests a SOCC logistic support concept for HDF in the last two chapters.