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  Figure 1-7. Sustainment, medical command, and support relationships in large-scale combat
  SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
  1-110. Recent doctrine has changed how special operations forces support combatant commanders, JFCs,
  and ambassadors across the competition continuum with discrete, precise, and scalable operations. Special
  operations forces in a theater will typically remain under the OPCON of the theater special operations
  command which may also act as a joint force special operations component commander. When required, a
  joint special operations task force, typically commanded by a major general, may be established to command
  and control special operations forces in an AO. The overall JTF commander will typically exercise TACON
  over the joint special operations task force, and the JTF commander will establish a supporting and supported
  relationship between special operations forces and the other components (including land, air, and maritime)
  based on the requirements of an operation. (See ADP 3-05 for more information on special operations forces
  roles, characteristics, and core competencies.)
  1-111. The special operations component may establish a subordinate special operations command and
  control element as the focal point for coordination and integration between special operations forces and a
  conventional headquarters. A special operations command and control element is task-organized and
  provided a tailored communications package depending upon the requirements of an operation. The
  personnel may include forces from special forces, Ranger, psychological operations, civil affairs,
  sustainment, and special operations aviation units, as well as joint special operations forces. A special
  operations command and control element is normally co-located at corps level and above, with smaller liaison
  teams operating at division and lower echelons; however, the scale of an operation may require an expansion
  of the capabilities provided at echelons below corps. A supported unit provides the special operations
  command and control element the required sustainment support. At corps level, the special operations