This is accomplished through several means, ranging from individual and unit readiness and training to continuous updates and validation of operational plans, and participation in Joint Chiefs of Staff meetings and other exercises.

The concept of a permanent TSOC in Korea began to take shape in 1983, growing on 1 October 1988 to the creation of a special operations element within the USFK J3.

Colonel Skip Booth separated this special operations element from USFK J3 SOD, establishing it as an independently functioning command.

Since inception, SOCKOR has been the only TSOC in which U.S. and host nation SOF are institutionally organized for combined operations.

Award for unit decorations do not apply to any subordinate organizations, commands or any other activities unless the orders specifically address them.