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Combatant commands: - ANSWER typically have geographic or functional
responsibilities.
Combatant Command (command authority) (COCOM). - ANSWER Non-transferable
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.
Command relationships are: - ANSWER The interrelated responsibilities between
commanders, as well as the operational authority exercised by commanders in the
chain of command; defined further as combatant command (command authority),
operational control, tactical control, or support.
Joint Force is: - ANSWER A general term applied to a force composed of significant
elements, assigned or attached, of two or more Military Departments, operating under
a single joint force commander.
Joint Force Commander (JFC) - ANSWER A general term applied to a combatant
commander, sub-unified commander, or joint task force commander authorized to
exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint
force.
Operational Control (OPCON) is: - ANSWER The authority to perform those functions
of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands
and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction
necessary to accomplish the mission.
Support is: - ANSWER The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or
sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action.
Tactical Control (TACON) is: - 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.
Doctrine provides a military organization with a: - ANSWER common philosophy, a
common language, a common purpose, and a unity of effort. - GEN George H. Decker,
United States Army
, What is the purpose of joint doctrine? - ANSWER to enhance the operational
effectiveness of U.S. forces.
Joint doctrine is: - ANSWER authoritative guidance and will be followed except when,
in the judgment of the commander, exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise.
Joint doctrine is not dogmatic - ANSWER the focus is on how to think about operations,
not what to think about operations.
The judgment of the commander based upon the situation is always: - ANSWER
paramount
The joint force commander has the authority and responsibility to: - ANSWER tailor
forces for the mission at hand, selecting those that most effectively and efficiently
ensure success.
The chief principle for employment of U.S. forces is to: - ANSWER ensure
achievement of the national strategic objectives established by the President through
decisive action while concluding operations on terms favorable to the United States.
Joint operations doctrine is: - ANSWER built on a sound base of war fighting theory
and practical experience.
How many joint doctrine principles of war are there? - ANSWER nine principles of war
have been consistent in joint doctrine with an additional three that may also apply to
joint operations.
An adversary using IW methods typically will - ANSWER endeavor to wage protracted
conflicts in an attempt to break the will of their opponent and its population.
IW manifests itself as one or a combination of several possible forms including: -
ANSWER insurgency, subversion, terrorism, information operations (disinformation,
propaganda, etc.), organized criminal activity (such as drug trafficking), strikes, and
raids.
unlike traditional war that focuses on the control of an adversary's: - ANSWER forces,
territory, or control of populations.
DIME instruments are leveraged to achieve national interests - ANSWER Freedom,
Democracy and Free Enterprise.
National power is: - ANSWER the capacity that a sovereign nation-state can leverage