In October 2024 the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army introduced the “Transforming in Contact” initiative, focusing on how forces adapt while engaged in active conflict. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are critical in leveraging contact layers across various theaters, such as Ukraine, Taiwan, and counter-terrorism operations. This panel will explore how SOF is translating its lessons learned in contact, on the frontline, into policy and its service-like responsibility.