AOC IQT - Block 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

Identify the two fundamental elements of Command - Responsibility - Authority Identify the principle of unity of command - All forces operate under a single commander with the requisite authority to direct all forces employed in pursuit of a common purpose Describe the authority of the Joint Force Commander staffs - Authority is delegated to it by the commander Higher Headquarters staff officers exercise no independent authority over subordinate HQ staffs. The command authority over assigned forces vested only in Combatant Commanders by title 10 USC or as directed by the President in the Unified Command Plan. It cannot be delegated or transferred. It is the authority to perform those functions of command 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 missions assigned to the command. - COCOM Transferable command authority, inherent in COCOM, in order to organize, and employ command forces, assign tasks, designate objectives, and give authoritative direction over all aspects of military operation and joint training. - OPCON transferable command authority, inherent to OPCON, over assigned or attached forces or commands or military capability or forces made available for tasking. Limited to detailed direction and control over movements or maneuvers within the operational Area necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks typically exercised by functional component commanders - TACON authority established by a superior commander between subordinate commanders when on organization should aid, protect, complement, or sustain another force. - Support authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management. - ADCON Authority delegated to a commander for coordinating specific functions and activities involving forces of two or more services, two or more joint forces components, or two or more forces of the same Services. - Coordination Authority