1-6. The leadership of the United States determines the level of required or acceptable military commitment and effort. The decision to conduct special operations and commit special operations forces is always validated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The role of Army special operations forces is to conduct special operations. This concise role contrasts with the broad definition of special operations. United States Army Special Operations Command provides forces that can operate as small teams or task forces to develop and execute discreet, precise, and scalable special operations in permissive, uncertain, and hostile environments. They are trusted Army professionals of character, competence, and commitment who live by, adhere to, and uphold the moral principles of the Army Ethic and accomplish missions in the right way— ethically, effectively, and efficiently.