• To develop and maintain capabilities to participate in providing assistance to the civilian institutions and Croatian citizens, including Search and Rescue capability. The SOFCOM’s main Wartime tasks are the following: • To conduct special operations, • To participate in, and provide support to Joint defensive and offensive operations in defense and establishment of Croatia’s territorial integrity, • To participate in the defense of the Republic of Croatia and its Allies under Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty. First and Second Special Forces Groups will conduct Special Operations independently or jointly (direct actions, special reconnaissance, surveillance and military assistance). They will train and prepare Special Forces teams to carry out Special Operations and other activities. Special Operations Company – Commando Company will conduct Special Operations independently or jointly (direct actions, special reconnaissance and surveillance). It will be trained to achieve its capabilities and will also prepare forces to carry out assigned tasks. It will support Special Forces Groups and provide Force Protection. Training Company will provide Special Forces MOS training and specialty skills training. T H E C R O AT I A N A R M E D F O R C E S L O N G − T E R M D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N 2 0 1 5 − 2 0 2 4