The Truth Behind Operation Jade Helm Just Got Blown Wide Open [VIDEO] Operation Jade Helm has become one of the most controversial military exercises weve seen this year. Set to take place from July 2015 to September 2015, members from all branches of the U.S. military are set to launch a Special operations exercise. Jade Helm is noticeably larger than most of the exercises weve seen in the past, with nearly 1,200 troops participating, including Green Berets, Navy SRALS, and Air Force special operations troops. The nature of warfare is always changing and U.S. Army Special Operations Commands mission is to make certain the Armys various Special Operations forces are trained, equipped and organized to successfully conduct worldwide special operations in support of our nations interests, Lt. Col. Mark Lastoria, command spokesman, said in a statement. Training exercise Jade Helm is going to assist our Special Operations Soldiers and leadership in refining the skills needed against an ever changing foreign threat. Those participating are set to operate undercover among the publicsomething that some fear could be the beginning of a larger plan for martial law. In particular, there are questions about the regions selected for the operation, especially with states like Texas and Utah being labeled hostile. What do you think? Is there more to Jade Helm than were being told? 