Preservaton of the Force and Family

The mission of the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) is to optimize and sustain Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission readiness, longevity, and performance through integrated and holistic human performance programs designed to strengthen the Force and Family.

The end-state of POTFF is a resilient SOF enterprise with optimized performance across all domains, enabling improved readiness to best meet operational demands for the duration of a SOF career.

POTFF Core Tenets


  • POTFF is Performance and Readiness Focused.
  • POTFF utilizes Embedded and Specialized Professionals.
  • POTFF is composed of Multi-Domain Cross Functional Teams.
  • POTFF is a Proactive and Holistic Approach.
  • POTFF is Evidence-Based.
  • POTFF provides Centralized Oversight and Decentralized Execution.