JFC MIDTERM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
ID the order of precedence of Doctrine*** - answers1. Multinational
2. Joint
3. Multiservice
4. Service
"The detailed and usually *local direction* and control of movements or maneuvers
necessary to accomplish mission or tasks assigned" is what type of control? -
answersTACON
What are the types of command relationships?*** - answersCOCOM
OPCON
TACON
SUPPORT
Command Relationships - answersTwo commanders may not exercise the same
command relationship over the same force at any one time
Unity of effort - answersCoordination and cooperation towards common objectives;
the product of successful unification action
W Describe Command Post*** - answersApproves preplanned tactical air support
requests***
(Obviously a lot more tasks; use common sense)
Describe AAMDC*** - answersArmy Air Missile Defense Commander -
Usually designated Theater Army Air Missile Defense Coordinator (TAAMDCOORD)
for the LCC***
hat are the two distinct branches? - answersOperational and Administrative
State the Operational Chain of Command*** - answersPresident
SecDef
Combatant Commanders (CCDRs)
Service Component Commands
(Not the CJCS)
,Who is the principle military advisor? - answersCJCS
Operational Chain of Command is responsible for: - answersAn area or a function
Broad continuing mission
What are the Service Components of a joint force? - answersARFOR
AFFOR
NAVFOR
MARFOR
SOCFOR
What are the functional components of a joint force? - answersJFLCC
JFACC
JFMCC
JFSOC
Define Unified Action*** - answersThe Synchronization, Coordination, and/or
Integration" of the activities of Governmental and Non Governmental entities with
military operations to achieve Unity of Effort
OPCON*** - answersAuthority to perform those functions of command over
subordinate forces
TACON*** - answersLimited to the detailed direction and control of movements
within the Operational Area
(detailed direction and movement)
Support*** - answersIt is a command authority
Established by a common superior commander between subordinate commanders
Used when one should aid, protect, complement or sustain another force
Who can create a Joint Task Force?*** - answersSecDef
Geographic CCDR
Subunified CCDR
Existing JTF Commanders
ID 7 tenets of air and space powers* - answers1. Centralized Control/ Decentralized
Execution
2. Flexibility and versatility
3. Synergistic effects
4. Persistence
5. Concentration
6. Priority
7. Balance
(part tenets of offense, part ULO tenets, get on the scale, and prioritize)
, Define Counter Air Operations*** - answersIntegrates "offensive and defensive" ops
to attain a "desired degree of *air superiority*" by neutralizing or destroying "enemy
A/C and missiles before/after launch
Define Strategic Attack*** - answersOffensive action selected to achieve *National
Strategic Objectives*
Systematic application of force against enemy Centers of Gravity (*COG*).
Define Counterland Operations (AF Ops)*** - answersAirpower Ops against "enemy
*land* force capabilities" to "dominate *surface* environment."
Includes CAS/AI
Define Air Interdiction (AI)*** - answersAir Operations conducted to:
Divert
Disrupt
Delay
Destroy
Enemy surface capabilities before it can be brought to bear effectively against
friendly forces
(4D)
Detailed Intergration is not required
Define CAS - answersManned/Unmammed FW/RW AC against targets
Close proximity of friendly forces
Requires detailed integration
close proximity*** - answersDoes not represent a specific distance
Requires detailed integration and TAC
What is detailed integraion?*** - answersLevel of coordination required
achieves effects and minimizes fratricide
range at which preponderance of effects shifts from surface fires to air power
ID basic levels of a AF organizational elements*** - answersHQ, USAF
Major Command (MAJCOMs)
Numbered AF (NAFS)
Wings (Operational, air base, specialized)
Groups
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
ID the order of precedence of Doctrine*** - answers1. Multinational
2. Joint
3. Multiservice
4. Service
"The detailed and usually *local direction* and control of movements or maneuvers
necessary to accomplish mission or tasks assigned" is what type of control? -
answersTACON
What are the types of command relationships?*** - answersCOCOM
OPCON
TACON
SUPPORT
Command Relationships - answersTwo commanders may not exercise the same
command relationship over the same force at any one time
Unity of effort - answersCoordination and cooperation towards common objectives;
the product of successful unification action
W Describe Command Post*** - answersApproves preplanned tactical air support
requests***
(Obviously a lot more tasks; use common sense)
Describe AAMDC*** - answersArmy Air Missile Defense Commander -
Usually designated Theater Army Air Missile Defense Coordinator (TAAMDCOORD)
for the LCC***
hat are the two distinct branches? - answersOperational and Administrative
State the Operational Chain of Command*** - answersPresident
SecDef
Combatant Commanders (CCDRs)
Service Component Commands
(Not the CJCS)
,Who is the principle military advisor? - answersCJCS
Operational Chain of Command is responsible for: - answersAn area or a function
Broad continuing mission
What are the Service Components of a joint force? - answersARFOR
AFFOR
NAVFOR
MARFOR
SOCFOR
What are the functional components of a joint force? - answersJFLCC
JFACC
JFMCC
JFSOC
Define Unified Action*** - answersThe Synchronization, Coordination, and/or
Integration" of the activities of Governmental and Non Governmental entities with
military operations to achieve Unity of Effort
OPCON*** - answersAuthority to perform those functions of command over
subordinate forces
TACON*** - answersLimited to the detailed direction and control of movements
within the Operational Area
(detailed direction and movement)
Support*** - answersIt is a command authority
Established by a common superior commander between subordinate commanders
Used when one should aid, protect, complement or sustain another force
Who can create a Joint Task Force?*** - answersSecDef
Geographic CCDR
Subunified CCDR
Existing JTF Commanders
ID 7 tenets of air and space powers* - answers1. Centralized Control/ Decentralized
Execution
2. Flexibility and versatility
3. Synergistic effects
4. Persistence
5. Concentration
6. Priority
7. Balance
(part tenets of offense, part ULO tenets, get on the scale, and prioritize)
, Define Counter Air Operations*** - answersIntegrates "offensive and defensive" ops
to attain a "desired degree of *air superiority*" by neutralizing or destroying "enemy
A/C and missiles before/after launch
Define Strategic Attack*** - answersOffensive action selected to achieve *National
Strategic Objectives*
Systematic application of force against enemy Centers of Gravity (*COG*).
Define Counterland Operations (AF Ops)*** - answersAirpower Ops against "enemy
*land* force capabilities" to "dominate *surface* environment."
Includes CAS/AI
Define Air Interdiction (AI)*** - answersAir Operations conducted to:
Divert
Disrupt
Delay
Destroy
Enemy surface capabilities before it can be brought to bear effectively against
friendly forces
(4D)
Detailed Intergration is not required
Define CAS - answersManned/Unmammed FW/RW AC against targets
Close proximity of friendly forces
Requires detailed integration
close proximity*** - answersDoes not represent a specific distance
Requires detailed integration and TAC
What is detailed integraion?*** - answersLevel of coordination required
achieves effects and minimizes fratricide
range at which preponderance of effects shifts from surface fires to air power
ID basic levels of a AF organizational elements*** - answersHQ, USAF
Major Command (MAJCOMs)
Numbered AF (NAFS)
Wings (Operational, air base, specialized)
Groups
