Maritime Security Operations - Answer Individual maritime security. Actions taken
by a single nation-state to provide for its safety and security, consistent with its
rights.
... unilateral action by a single nation cannot ensure the security of the global
maritime commons.
Collective maritime security. Operations are required to unite actions by one or
more like-minded nation-states to promote mutual safety and security at sea.
Sea Control Operations - Answer The employment of forces to destroy enemy
naval forces, suppress enemy sea commerce, protect vital sea lanes, and establish
local military superiority in vital sea areas. (Combat)
Naval Essential Functions - Answer Forward Presence (Central Theme and Key
Enabler). Sex Essential Functions: Power Projection, Deterrence, Maritime
Security, Sea Control, All Domain Access, HA/DR
Concept - Answer an expression of how something might be done (Operating,
Functional, Enabling)
Operating Concept - Answer How military forces operate
Functional Concept - Answer Performance of individual military functions or sub-
functions
, Enabling Concept - Answer Capabilities required to perform military functions or
sub-functions
COCOM - Answer Nontransferable command authority, which
cannot be delegated, of a combatant commander to perform those functions of
command
over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces;
assigning tasks; designating objectives; and giving authoritative direction over all
aspects
of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the
missions
assigned to the command
OPCON - Answer The authority to perform those functions of command
oversubordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces,
assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction
necessary to accomplish
the mission.
TACON - Answer The authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction
and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to
accomplish missions or tasks assigned
DIRLAUTH - Answer That authority granted by a commander (any level) to a
subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a command or agency
within or outside of the granting command