JFC Prep Exam with All Correct and
Verified Answers 2026-2027 Updated.
What are the 4 types of doctrine? - Answer Multinational
Joint
Multi service
Service
Multinational doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of two or
more nations is a coordinated action toward a common objective. (i.e. NATO Doctrine, Korean
combined)
Joint doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of Two or
more services of the same nation in coordinated action toward a common objective
Promulgated by the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
Multi service doctrine - Answer Two or more services
Ratified by two or more services
Promulgated in multisession publications (i.e. JFIRE handbook)
Joint doctrine takes precedent if there is a discrepancy
Service doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of a
single service
Promulgated by respective service HQ (eg ADP 3-0 (Unified Land Operations))
What are the two types of chain of command? - Answer Operational and administrative
Describe operational chain of command - Answer The president and secdef exercise authority
and control of the forces assigned to the combatant commanders through the combatant
commanders.
,Define the different Combatant Commanders - Answer 6 regional, 3 functional
CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, PACOM, NORTHCOM
SOCOM, TRANSCOM, ________
State the chain of command from the president and the SECDEF to the combatant commanders
- Answer President-SECDEF (advised by CJCS)>>Combatant commanders>>>Service/Functional
Commanders
Combatant commanders - Answer Unified, sub-unified, and specified command
Continuous broad mission
Identify the types of command authority and command relationships of each level in the chain
of command from the President and SECDEF to the combatant commanders - Answer ...
Administrative chain of command - Answer The president and secdef exercise authority and
control of the forces not assigned to the combatant commanders through the service
secretaries and the Chiefs of staff of the services
Forces may be assigned, attached, or support - Answer Assignment- permanent transfer of
forces
Attachment- temporary transfer of forces
Support- neither assigning nor attaching is appropriate (supporting/supported needs to be
identified)
*Forces are transferred, command relationships are not
Command relationships - Answer Combatant command
Operational control
Tactical control
Support
Combatant command - Answer Authority of assigned forces. Full authority to organize and
employ forces, assign tasks, designate objectives and direct military operations. **Cannot be
delegated or transferred
,Operational control - Answer OPCON is inherent in COCOM and is authority to perform those
functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands.
CAN BE DELEGATED OR TRANSFERRED.
Tactical control - Answer The command authority over assigned or attached forces or
commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the
detailed and usually LOCAL DIRECTIONS and control of movements and such.
Does not provide organizational authority or authoritative direction for administrative and
logistic support.
Explain Support. - Answer Is a command authority.
General support
Direct support
Mutual support
Close support
Supported commanders determine WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
Supporting determines WHO and HOW and provides connectivity.
Administrative control - Answer OERs, Counseling, feeding you, etc.
Coordinating authority - Answer Delegated to coordinate specific functions
Direct Liaison authority - Answer Coordinate an action outside the internal unit for planning
purposes
The core competencies of Air Force - Answer Developing airmen
Technology to war fighting
Integrating operations
Tenants of air and space power - Answer Centralized control/decentralized execution
Flexibility and Versatility
Synergistic effects
Persistence
Concentration
, Priority
Balance
Three levels of warfare - Answer Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Air Force distinctive cspabilities - Answer Air and space superiority
Information superiority
Global attack
Precision engagement
Rapid global mobility
Agile combat support
What is counter air - Answer Integrates offensive an defensive operations to attain and
maintain a desired degree of air superiority
Strategic attack - Answer Offensive action specifically selected to achieve national strategic
objectives. Seeks to weaken the enemy's ability or will to engage in conflict
What is the main objective of counterland operations - Answer air and space operations
against enemy land force capabilities to create effects that achieve joint force commander
objectives. Dominate the surface environment and prevent the opponent from doing the same
(not recognized by other services)
Close air support - Answer Against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces
and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those
forces (does not require a specific distance)
What is required when in close proximity? - Answer Terminal attack control
What is senior USAF echelon? - Answer Major Command
Air Force organization - Answer Numbered Air Force
Wing (like division just less people)
Group (BCT)
Squadron (like a BN just smaller they only have 35 to our 600-1000)
Verified Answers 2026-2027 Updated.
What are the 4 types of doctrine? - Answer Multinational
Joint
Multi service
Service
Multinational doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of two or
more nations is a coordinated action toward a common objective. (i.e. NATO Doctrine, Korean
combined)
Joint doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of Two or
more services of the same nation in coordinated action toward a common objective
Promulgated by the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
Multi service doctrine - Answer Two or more services
Ratified by two or more services
Promulgated in multisession publications (i.e. JFIRE handbook)
Joint doctrine takes precedent if there is a discrepancy
Service doctrine - Answer Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of a
single service
Promulgated by respective service HQ (eg ADP 3-0 (Unified Land Operations))
What are the two types of chain of command? - Answer Operational and administrative
Describe operational chain of command - Answer The president and secdef exercise authority
and control of the forces assigned to the combatant commanders through the combatant
commanders.
,Define the different Combatant Commanders - Answer 6 regional, 3 functional
CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, PACOM, NORTHCOM
SOCOM, TRANSCOM, ________
State the chain of command from the president and the SECDEF to the combatant commanders
- Answer President-SECDEF (advised by CJCS)>>Combatant commanders>>>Service/Functional
Commanders
Combatant commanders - Answer Unified, sub-unified, and specified command
Continuous broad mission
Identify the types of command authority and command relationships of each level in the chain
of command from the President and SECDEF to the combatant commanders - Answer ...
Administrative chain of command - Answer The president and secdef exercise authority and
control of the forces not assigned to the combatant commanders through the service
secretaries and the Chiefs of staff of the services
Forces may be assigned, attached, or support - Answer Assignment- permanent transfer of
forces
Attachment- temporary transfer of forces
Support- neither assigning nor attaching is appropriate (supporting/supported needs to be
identified)
*Forces are transferred, command relationships are not
Command relationships - Answer Combatant command
Operational control
Tactical control
Support
Combatant command - Answer Authority of assigned forces. Full authority to organize and
employ forces, assign tasks, designate objectives and direct military operations. **Cannot be
delegated or transferred
,Operational control - Answer OPCON is inherent in COCOM and is authority to perform those
functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands.
CAN BE DELEGATED OR TRANSFERRED.
Tactical control - Answer The command authority over assigned or attached forces or
commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the
detailed and usually LOCAL DIRECTIONS and control of movements and such.
Does not provide organizational authority or authoritative direction for administrative and
logistic support.
Explain Support. - Answer Is a command authority.
General support
Direct support
Mutual support
Close support
Supported commanders determine WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
Supporting determines WHO and HOW and provides connectivity.
Administrative control - Answer OERs, Counseling, feeding you, etc.
Coordinating authority - Answer Delegated to coordinate specific functions
Direct Liaison authority - Answer Coordinate an action outside the internal unit for planning
purposes
The core competencies of Air Force - Answer Developing airmen
Technology to war fighting
Integrating operations
Tenants of air and space power - Answer Centralized control/decentralized execution
Flexibility and Versatility
Synergistic effects
Persistence
Concentration
, Priority
Balance
Three levels of warfare - Answer Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Air Force distinctive cspabilities - Answer Air and space superiority
Information superiority
Global attack
Precision engagement
Rapid global mobility
Agile combat support
What is counter air - Answer Integrates offensive an defensive operations to attain and
maintain a desired degree of air superiority
Strategic attack - Answer Offensive action specifically selected to achieve national strategic
objectives. Seeks to weaken the enemy's ability or will to engage in conflict
What is the main objective of counterland operations - Answer air and space operations
against enemy land force capabilities to create effects that achieve joint force commander
objectives. Dominate the surface environment and prevent the opponent from doing the same
(not recognized by other services)
Close air support - Answer Against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces
and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those
forces (does not require a specific distance)
What is required when in close proximity? - Answer Terminal attack control
What is senior USAF echelon? - Answer Major Command
Air Force organization - Answer Numbered Air Force
Wing (like division just less people)
Group (BCT)
Squadron (like a BN just smaller they only have 35 to our 600-1000)
