AOC IQT CPD SOBs for Block 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers

FUN-104, SOB 1a: Define command. Authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. FUN-104, SOB 1b: 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. FUN-104, SOB 2a: Define the four command relationship levels of authority (COCOM, OPCON, TACON, and Support). - COCOM: the command authority over assigned forces vested only in CCDRs by Title 10, USC or as directed by the President in the Unified Command Plan (UCP) and 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. - OPCON: a transferable command authority, inherent in COCOM, to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish the mission. OPCON normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and employ those forces, but it does not include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. - TACON: a transferable command authority, inherent in OPCON, over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking. The authority is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the Operational Area (OA) necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks. - Support: a command authority established by a superior commander between subordinate commanders when one organization should aid, protect, complement, or sustain another force. The designation of supporting relationships is important as it conveys priorities to commanders and staffs that are planning or executing joint operations. FUN-104, SOB 2b: Define the additional levels of authority (ADCON, coordinating authority, DIRLAUTH). - ADCON: the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations. - Coordinating Authority: Authority delegated to a commander or individual for coordinating specific functions and activities involving forces of two or more Services, two or more joint force components, or two or more forces of the same Service. The commander or individual has the authority to require consultation between the agencies involved, but does not have the authority to compel agreement. - DIRLAUTH: that authority granted by a commander (at any level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a command or agency within or outside the granting command. It is more applicable to planning than operations, and always carries with it the requirement of keeping the granting commander informed. DIRLAUTH is a coordination relationship, not an authority through which command may be exercised. (JP-1, p V-12, para 9.c.) FUN-104, SOB 3a: Identify the levels of authority normally exercised by the COMAFFOR. OPCON & ADCON FUN-104, SOB 3b: Identify the level of authority normally exercised by a JFACC. TACON FUN-105, SOB 1a: Identify the two chains of command over Multinational Forces (MNF). 1) a national chain of command 2) a multinational chain of command