Which ARSOF Core Capability is described as cooperation with another government to protect society from lawlessness?

The choice of Foreign Internal Defense reflects a key aspect of the responsibility ARSOF (Army Special Operations Forces) have in supporting the stability of a partner nation's government. This core capability involves working directly with foreign governments to enhance their ability to maintain law and order, thereby strengthening their internal security.

In practice, Foreign Internal Defense can encompass a variety of activities, such as training local security forces, assisting in the development of governmental institutions, and helping to create a more effective law enforcement strategy. The ultimate goal is to empower these governments to manage threats to their sovereignty and protect their societies from lawlessness without relying solely on external military intervention. This underscores the importance of building capacities within partner nations to ensure long-term stability and security.

The other options—Direct Action, Counterterrorism, and Special Reconnaissance—represent different operational focuses and methods within the realm of special operations, but do not explicitly center on working with governments to establish internal security and protect societies from lawlessness as Foreign Internal Defense does.