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Develop special operations strategy, doctrine and tactics
Exercise authority, direction and control over special operations expenditures
Train assigned forces
Conduct specialized courses of instruction
Validate requirements
Establish requirement priorities
Ensure interoperability of equipment and forces
Formulate and submit intelligence support requirements
Monitor Special Operations officers' promotions, assignments, retention, training and professional military education
Ensure Special Operations Forces' combat readiness
Monitor Special Operations Forces' preparedness to carry out assigned missions
Develop and acquire special operations-peculiar equipment, materiel, supplies and services