Chapter 1a Flashcards
True Or False. OPCON is not inherent in combatant command.
False
Command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of Combatant Command?
OPCON
OPCON is the Authority to perform ___________.
Functions of Command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, and assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
OPCON includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to _________.
Accomplish missions assigned to the command.
Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force commanders and Service and/or functional component commanders.
OPCON
______________ normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the _________ in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions
Operational Control; commander
Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capabilities forces made available for tasking. Limited to the detail direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish assigned missions.
TACON
TACON is inherent in operational control and may be ________ to, and ______ at any level at or below the lever of Combatant Command.
Delegated; exercised
TACON provides sufficient authority for _______or________ within the assigned mission or task.
Controlling and directing the application of force; tactical use of combat.
Authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support. Including:
Control of resources and equipment; personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters that aren’t included.
Mostly Responsibility of the Service Chiefs and Secretaries.
ADCON
