AOC IQT - FUN EOC Test CAO 30 March 1654 HRS (Test 2) Questions and Correct Answers

Service Component Commands AFFOR ARFOR MARFOR NAVFOR AFSOF SPACEFOR etc.. Functional Component Commands Joint Force Land Component Commander Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Joint Force Air Component Commander Joint Force Special Operations Component Commander Joint Force Space Component Commander Joint Force Component Command Integrated Missile Defence Three Levels of Joint Force Commands 1. Unified Combatant Command 2. Subordinate Unified Command 3. Joint Task Force COCOM Non-transferable command authority 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 assigned mission - JP 1, Vol 2 OPCON 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. - JP 1, Vol 2 Normally delegated to subordinate JFCs and exercised through Service Component CDR ADCON The direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support: - Organization of services forces - Control of resources and equipment - Personnel Management - Unit logistics, training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization - Discipline TACON When delegated, TACON is 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 - JP 1, Vol 2 Normally delegated to Functional Component CDR Two chains of command of forces over MNO - National Chain of Command - Multinational Chain of Command Differences between a coalition and an alliance Alliance: - Formal agreement (Treaty) - Enduring - Broad, long-term objectives - Common interests Coalition: - Arrangement between two or more nations for common action - Typically ad hoc - Single problem, narrow sector of common interest Three types of MNO organizational structures 1. Parallel Command Structure 2. Lead Nation Command Structure 3. Integrated Command Structure Parallel Command Structure + Preserves national chain - No single force commander - Lowest level of cooperation Probably best for: • Pre-crisis ISR • Humanitarian relief Ops • Non-hostile environment Lead Nation Command Structure + Preserves national chains + Better unity of effort, Timely and flexible - Interoperability - Information sharing Probably best suited for: • Rapidly changing environments • One nation predominant in forces or C2