TC 3-22 — Security Force Assistance Mission Handbook
TC 3-22 governs the planning, preparation, and execution of Security Force Assistance missions across the continuum of conflict.
- Publication number: TC 3-22
- Title: SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE MISSION HANDBOOK
- Date: 01/29/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers security cooperation concepts, advisor predeployment planning, site surveys, mission execution, force protection, assessment activities, and redeployment. It requires SFA forces deployed in competition to remain prepared for a change of mission and provides detailed deployment and redeployment timelines.
Applies to: TC 3-22 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Security Force Assistance
- Advisor predeployment planning
- Advisor predeployment site surveys
- Advisory mission execution
- Force protection
- Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation
- Translators and interpreters
- Women, Peace, and Security
Questions and answers
What is the legal status requirement for SFA forces in a crisis or conflict zone?
All US forces are always permitted the right to self-defense. (paragraph 3-11)
What must advisory elements plan for when moving from competition to conflict?
Advisory elements must always have an internal plan to immediately transition directly from competition to conflict with no warning. (paragraph 3-12)
What does a PDSS checklist help identify?
A PDSS checklist can help answer many questions regarding foreign security forces (FSF) in the area and shortcomings or opportunities to focus advisor efforts for the incoming team. (paragraph 3-12)
What is the mission of the site survey team?
The mission of the site survey team is to report on the current FSF mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil considerations conditions. (paragraph 6-0)
How much time can an interpreted conversation require?
A 10-minute conversation may take up to 30 minutes, depending on the interpreters ability. (paragraph 1-1)