Section 1202 Authority may be used to provide support to foreign forces,
irregular forces, groups, or individuals (collectively referred to hereafter as
“enabled forces”) engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing and
authorized IW operations by U.S. Special Operations Forces (USSOF).
• Funding obligated in accordance with Section 1202 Authority must directly
support or facilitate USSOF IW operations.
• Section 1202 Authority may be leveraged across the range of USSOF IW
operations and in accordance with DoD Directive 3000.07.
• The use of Section 1202 Authority requires the concurrence of the Chief of
Mission (CoM) for each country with which the United States maintains
diplomatic relations and in which support is provided or supported activities
occur.