The U.S. Special Operations Command, one of nine unified commands in the U.S. military's combatant command structure, is composed of Army, Navy, & Air Force special operations forces (SOF). SOF conducts special operations, including civil affairs & psychological operations, spanning the entire continuum of operations. This posture statement provides an overview of the SOF including: SOFs role in national defense, people, equipment, training, current operations, emerging threats, regional instability, fiscal resources, principal missions, organization, programs & systems, & manpower & budget. Glossary. Photos.