JW02 National Military Organization,
Course 14 SNCOA DLC UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Air Expeditionary Task Force (AETF) - CORRECT ANSWER - The primary means by
which the Air Force presents forces to the joint force commander during contingency operations.
Administrative Control (ADCON) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Direction or exercise of
authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support
(logistic support, readiness and training, etc.)
Area of Responsibility (AOR) - CORRECT ANSWER - *The geographical area
associated with a Combatant Command within which a geographic Combatant Commander has
authority to plan and conduct operations.
Assigned - CORRECT ANSWER - To place units or personnel in an organization where
such placement is relatively permanent.
Attached - CORRECT ANSWER - *The placement of units or personnel in an
organization where such placement is relatively temporary.
*Typically, supported commanders who gain forces through attachment will exercise OPCON or
TACON over them.
Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) - CORRECT ANSWER - is the single,
senior ranking Air Force commander in charge of U.S. Air Force forces presented to a joint
force.
The Air Force's service component commander in a designated joint force.
,Combatant Command (CCMD) - CORRECT ANSWER - *A command with a broad
continuing mission under a single commander.
requires two or more Military Departments to execute successfully
Combatant Command Authority (COCOM) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Nontransferable
command authority, which cannot be delegated, of a CCDR to perform those functions of
command over assigned forces
Functional Component Commands - CORRECT ANSWER - *Commands within a joint
force made up of more than one Service organized based on similar functions.
Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Commands within a
joint force made up of more than one Service organized based on similar functions
*are responsible for a large functional area (normally global in nature) requiring single
responsibility for effective coordination of the operations therein.
are appropriate when forces from two or more Military Departments
must operate within the same mission area or physical domain or there is a need to accomplish a
distinct aspect of the assigned mission.
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
Function - CORRECT ANSWER - *Appropriate assigned duties, responsibilities,
missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization
Broadly, a _________ is the purpose for which an organization is formed.
, Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Responsible for the
missions in their AOR, unless otherwise directed.
conduct military operations within a certain geographic area
Joint Force - CORRECT ANSWER - include significant elements from more than one
U.S. Military Department and can be organized on a geographic or functional basis.
organize forces to accomplish the mission based on their intent and CONOPS.
Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) - CORRECT ANSWER - is a functional
component commander who commands the joint air and space forces (from more than one
Military Department) in a joint force for the joint force commander.
Since the Air Force normally presents the most air and space assets to the joint force, the ____ is
usually dual-hatted as the COMAFFOR (a Service component
commander). However, if the Navy presents the most assets, the ____
will be a Navy commander.
Joint Force Commander (JFC) - CORRECT ANSWER - *A CCDR, subordinate unified
commander, or CJTF authorized to exercise COCOM or OPCON over a joint force.
Joint Force Air Component Command Organization (JAOC) - CORRECT ANSWER -
will normally operate from a JAOC. A jointly staffed facility established for planning, directing,
and executing joint air operations in support of the joint force commander's operation or
campaign objectives.
Joint Task Force (JTF) - CORRECT ANSWER - A force that is constituted and so
designated by the SecDef, a CCDR, a subordinate unified commander, or an existing CJTF.
Course 14 SNCOA DLC UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Air Expeditionary Task Force (AETF) - CORRECT ANSWER - The primary means by
which the Air Force presents forces to the joint force commander during contingency operations.
Administrative Control (ADCON) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Direction or exercise of
authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support
(logistic support, readiness and training, etc.)
Area of Responsibility (AOR) - CORRECT ANSWER - *The geographical area
associated with a Combatant Command within which a geographic Combatant Commander has
authority to plan and conduct operations.
Assigned - CORRECT ANSWER - To place units or personnel in an organization where
such placement is relatively permanent.
Attached - CORRECT ANSWER - *The placement of units or personnel in an
organization where such placement is relatively temporary.
*Typically, supported commanders who gain forces through attachment will exercise OPCON or
TACON over them.
Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) - CORRECT ANSWER - is the single,
senior ranking Air Force commander in charge of U.S. Air Force forces presented to a joint
force.
The Air Force's service component commander in a designated joint force.
,Combatant Command (CCMD) - CORRECT ANSWER - *A command with a broad
continuing mission under a single commander.
requires two or more Military Departments to execute successfully
Combatant Command Authority (COCOM) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Nontransferable
command authority, which cannot be delegated, of a CCDR to perform those functions of
command over assigned forces
Functional Component Commands - CORRECT ANSWER - *Commands within a joint
force made up of more than one Service organized based on similar functions.
Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Commands within a
joint force made up of more than one Service organized based on similar functions
*are responsible for a large functional area (normally global in nature) requiring single
responsibility for effective coordination of the operations therein.
are appropriate when forces from two or more Military Departments
must operate within the same mission area or physical domain or there is a need to accomplish a
distinct aspect of the assigned mission.
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
Function - CORRECT ANSWER - *Appropriate assigned duties, responsibilities,
missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization
Broadly, a _________ is the purpose for which an organization is formed.
, Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) - CORRECT ANSWER - *Responsible for the
missions in their AOR, unless otherwise directed.
conduct military operations within a certain geographic area
Joint Force - CORRECT ANSWER - include significant elements from more than one
U.S. Military Department and can be organized on a geographic or functional basis.
organize forces to accomplish the mission based on their intent and CONOPS.
Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) - CORRECT ANSWER - is a functional
component commander who commands the joint air and space forces (from more than one
Military Department) in a joint force for the joint force commander.
Since the Air Force normally presents the most air and space assets to the joint force, the ____ is
usually dual-hatted as the COMAFFOR (a Service component
commander). However, if the Navy presents the most assets, the ____
will be a Navy commander.
Joint Force Commander (JFC) - CORRECT ANSWER - *A CCDR, subordinate unified
commander, or CJTF authorized to exercise COCOM or OPCON over a joint force.
Joint Force Air Component Command Organization (JAOC) - CORRECT ANSWER -
will normally operate from a JAOC. A jointly staffed facility established for planning, directing,
and executing joint air operations in support of the joint force commander's operation or
campaign objectives.
Joint Task Force (JTF) - CORRECT ANSWER - A force that is constituted and so
designated by the SecDef, a CCDR, a subordinate unified commander, or an existing CJTF.
