AOCFUN Course Exam Questions And
Answers
What is the Service Component Command -
correct answer ✅A command consisting of the service component
commander and all those SAME service forces that have been
assigned or attached to a combatant command or further assigned
to a subunified command or JTF
What is the Functional Component Command -
correct answer ✅A command composed of forces from 2 or more
military departments which must be established to perform
particular operational missions that may be of a short duration or
may extend over a period of time
What are the three levels of Joint Force Commands -
correct answer ✅1) Unified Combatant Command
2) Subordinate Unified Command
3) Joint Task Force
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of COCOM authority -
correct answer ✅Non-transferable command authority of a
combatant commander to perform those functions of command
over assigned forces giving authoritative direction over all aspects
of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to
accomplish the assigned mission.
,AOCFUN Course Exam Questions And
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Describe the distinguishing characteristics of OPCOM -
correct answer ✅when delegated, the authority to perform those
functions of command over subordinate forces (assigned and
attached) involving organizing and employing commands and
forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving
authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of TACOM -
correct answer ✅when delegated, the authority over assigned or
attached forces or commands or military capability or forces made
available for tasking, limited to detailed direction and control of
movements or maneuvers within the operational area to
accomplish the mission or task. (usually delegated to Functional
Component CDR)
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of ADCON -
correct answer ✅The direction or excercise of authority over
subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration
and support
What are the 2 chains of command of forces participating in a
MNO? -
, AOCFUN Course Exam Questions And
Answers
correct answer ✅National Chain of Command and Multinational
Chain of Command
List the differences between a coalition and an alliance -
correct answer ✅Alliance is
1) a formal agreement or treaty
2) enduring
3) broad, long-term objectives
4) common interests
Coalition is
1) an arrangement between two or more nations for common
action
2) typically ad hoc
3) single problem, narrow sector of common interest
Recall the three types of MNO organizational structure -
correct answer ✅1) Parallel Structure
2) Lead Nation Command Structure
3) Integrated Command Structure
Answers
What is the Service Component Command -
correct answer ✅A command consisting of the service component
commander and all those SAME service forces that have been
assigned or attached to a combatant command or further assigned
to a subunified command or JTF
What is the Functional Component Command -
correct answer ✅A command composed of forces from 2 or more
military departments which must be established to perform
particular operational missions that may be of a short duration or
may extend over a period of time
What are the three levels of Joint Force Commands -
correct answer ✅1) Unified Combatant Command
2) Subordinate Unified Command
3) Joint Task Force
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of COCOM authority -
correct answer ✅Non-transferable command authority of a
combatant commander to perform those functions of command
over assigned forces giving authoritative direction over all aspects
of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to
accomplish the assigned mission.
,AOCFUN Course Exam Questions And
Answers
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of OPCOM -
correct answer ✅when delegated, the authority to perform those
functions of command over subordinate forces (assigned and
attached) involving organizing and employing commands and
forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving
authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of TACOM -
correct answer ✅when delegated, the authority over assigned or
attached forces or commands or military capability or forces made
available for tasking, limited to detailed direction and control of
movements or maneuvers within the operational area to
accomplish the mission or task. (usually delegated to Functional
Component CDR)
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of ADCON -
correct answer ✅The direction or excercise of authority over
subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration
and support
What are the 2 chains of command of forces participating in a
MNO? -
, AOCFUN Course Exam Questions And
Answers
correct answer ✅National Chain of Command and Multinational
Chain of Command
List the differences between a coalition and an alliance -
correct answer ✅Alliance is
1) a formal agreement or treaty
2) enduring
3) broad, long-term objectives
4) common interests
Coalition is
1) an arrangement between two or more nations for common
action
2) typically ad hoc
3) single problem, narrow sector of common interest
Recall the three types of MNO organizational structure -
correct answer ✅1) Parallel Structure
2) Lead Nation Command Structure
3) Integrated Command Structure
