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Mission

Our mission is to produce world-class quality ARSOF Soldiers, is our non-negotiable contract with the Army, the Nation, and the American people. There is no second place in the Profession of Arms, and anything less than exceptional is unacceptable.

Guiding Principles

Always strive for Excellence in all we do! Our Profession and our Nation demands it. Everything we do should be planned, organized and executed effectively and efficiently. Every success and every mistake is an opportunity to learn and improve. Serving our country carries the responsibility for unwavering Courage. Courage to do what is right and put the mission before self. This requires Trust…the Trust I have in you and your Trust in me. Trust and integrity is foundational to personal accountability and critical self-assessment. As Leaders, I expect you to empower subordinates, build Trust, build Teams, and Do What’s Right– Always!

Command Philosophy

My priorities are Family, Country, and the Unit. The Army Values and the ARSOF Attributes are my values. I believe in accomplishing our mission and taking care of our people:

Prepare - We build disciplined, physically fit and mentally strong Army Special Operations Warriors who possess sound judgment, and are critical thinkers and problem solvers in complex, ambiguous environments around the world.

People - We prioritize people and invest in our Soldiers, Civilians and Families. We employ operationally experienced, properly trained instructors to train, teach and mentor the force through elevated skills and higher education.

Pursue - We foster innovation and seek the competitive advantage to support future operations in the physical, virtual and cognitive realms that embody the highest level of professionalism, expertise and skill in global Special Operations.

Preserve - We celebrate and leverage our Special Operations legacy to be a trusted partner within the Army Centers of Excellence community and provide reach back to the operational force. We honor the ARSOF legacy through the warriors we produce.