Command & Control Flashcards
Command Definition
Authority which a commander lawfully exercises over subordinates virtue of rank/assignment.
“You own them”
Control Definition
Authority exercised by commander over part of activities of subordinate organisations not normally under their command.
“Authority you are given, to achieve task, in set timeframe, for desired result.”
C2 Definition
Process and means for exercise of authority over, and lawful direction of, assigned forces by designated commander.
Levels of Command:
1. National Strategic
Set parameters for operational campaigns.
Involves: Australian Government
Role: Define strategic objectives and end state. Coordinate military activities.
Levels of Command:
2. Military Strategic
Set parameters for operational campaigns.
Involves: (1) CDF and (2) CJOPs
Role: (1) Coordinate military strategic planning for operations. (2) Plans and conducts operations, direct force composition, C2, etc.
Levels of Command:
3. Operational
Conducts campaigns/operations. Force prep and development.
Involves: (1) CDF and (2) Commander of Joint Task Force
Role: (1) Coordinate military strategic planning for operations. (2) Commands assigned force elements to achieve desired objectives. Allocates resources etc.
Levels of Command:
4. Tactical
“Fight battles” Tactical military actions.
Involves: FEG Commanders
Role: Take military actions to generate effects and achieve objectives.
Leadership Definition
Process of influencing others to gain their willing consent in the ethical pursuit of missions.
Operational Command Authorities:
Full Command
- National Command (NATCOMD)
- Theatre Command (TCOMD)
- Operational Command (OPCOMD)
- Tactical Command (TACOMD)
(see onenote for specifics)
Operational Command Authorities:
Service Command
- Operational Control (OPCON) – OC
- Tactical Control (TACON) – DO
Operational Command Authorities:
Joint Command
- Technical Control (TECHCON)
- Administrative Control (ADMINCON)
Joint Operational Command Structure:
Direct Method
- Commander Joint Task Force
- Task Groups
- Task Units
- Task Elements
Joint Operational Command Structure:
Component Method
- Commander Joint Task Force
- Component Commanders - Maritime, Land, Air, Spec Ops, Logistics
- Task Groups
- Task Units
- Task Elements
Joint Staffing System:
Letter Designators -
J - ? N - ? G - ? S - ? A - ? SO - ?
J - Joint N - Naval G - Ground (at Division level and above) S - Ground (at Brigade level and below) A - Air SO - Special Operations
Joint Staffing System:
Numeral Designators -
1 - ? 2 - ? 3 - ? 4 - ? 5 - ? 6 - ? 7 - ? 8 - ? 9 - ?
1 - Personnel 2 - Intelligence 3 - Operations 4 - Logistics 5 - Policy & Plans 6 - Communications & Information Systems 7 - Doctrine & Training 8 - Force Structure & Development 9 - HQ Specific
