Stability and support operations
Appearance
Stability and support operations involve military forces providing safety and support to friendly noncombatants while suppressing and threatening forces.
SASO operations can occur in everything from natural disaster areas (earthquakes, storms and flooding) to insurgencies (revolts, social upheavals). The extent of SASO operations can range from interacting with the local population to military operations with specific rules of engagement.
External links
- Explanation of SASO at The Area III Support Activity of the Installation Management Command-Korea (IMCOM-K)