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Distinguish between the Service Component Command and Functional Component Command

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Service Component Command is a command consisting of the service component commander and all those same service forces that have been assigned or attached to a combatant command

Functional Component Command is composed of forces from 2 or more military departments which may be established to perform particular operational missions that may be of short duration or may extend over a period of time.

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Identify the three levels of Joint Force Command

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Unified Combatant Command (Those with an AOR/Those without an AOR)

Subordinate Unified Command

Joint Task Force (JTF)

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Describe the distinguishing characteristics of COCOM, OPCON, TACON, and ADCON.

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COCOM- Non-Transferable command authority of a Combatant Commander to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces.

OPCON-when delegated, the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces [assigned and attached involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to
accomplish the mission.

TACON- is the authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available
for tasking, limited to detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area to accomplish the mission or task

ADCON- The direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support

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Identify the two chains of command of forces participating in a MNO.

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National COC and Multinational COC

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List the differences between a coalition and an alliance.

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Alliance - Formal agreement, enduring, broad, long-term objectives, common interests

Coalition - Arrangement between two or more nations for common action, typically ad-hoc, single problem, narrow sector of common interest.

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Recall the three types of MNO organizational structure.

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Parallel Command, Lead nation Command, Integrated Command

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Identify the five essential functions of the US Navy’s maritime strategy.

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Sea Control, Power Projection, Deterrence, Maritime Security and Sealift

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Identify the basic “tailored force packages” of forward deployed maritime forces.

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Carrier Strike Group, Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit, Surface Action Group and Expeditionary Strike Group

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Identify the mission capabilities of carrier-based naval aircraft.

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F/A-18 E/F (Strike Fighter/ Tanker) F-35C (Multi-role Strike Fighter) EA-18G (Airborne Electromagnetic Attack) E-2D (Airborne Early Warning) MH-60 R/S (Anti-Surface/Anti-Submarine/ SAR/ Logistics) C-2A or CMV-22B (Logistics)

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Identify the senior army echelon aligned under each combatant command.

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ASCC Army Service Component Command

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Identify the three types of Brigade Combat Teams (BCT).

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Armored- executes operations with shock and speed, tactical mobility

Infantry- best for ops in close terrain and dense population

Stryker- more deployable than armored

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Define Mission Command

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The Army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation.

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Identify how the Marine Corps organizes for combat.

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MAGTF- a combination of Marine aviation, ground, and logistics elements under a single commander

MAGTFs bring organic combined arms, mobility and maneuver

Function in joint and coalition operations.

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Identify the four basic elements of a MAGTF.

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Command Element, Ground Combat Element, Aviation Combat Element, and Logistics Combat Element

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Identify the different types of MAGTF.

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Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Expeditionary Unit

Other Types of MAGTF:
MEF Forward and Special Purpose MAGTF

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Describe the three assigned missions of the USSF.

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  1. Protect interests of U.S. in space
  2. Provide freedom of operation for the U.S. in, from, and to space
  3. Conduct space operations
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Describe the role Space Operations Command has for the USSF.

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The SpOC role in the USSF is to be the primary force provider of space forces and capabilities for combatant commanders, coalition partners, the joint force and the nation

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Describe the primary function of the TACS.

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Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) mechanisms for commanding and controlling component air and cyberspace forces

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Describe the primary function of the AAGS.

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Army control system for synchronizing, coordinating and integrating air operations with the commander’s scheme of maneuver

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Describe the primary function of the NTACS.

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NTACS is the organizational structure in which the Commander of the Amphibious Force (CAF) executes air operations in the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA).

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Describe the primary function of the MACCS.

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Provides the MAGTF commander the means to exercise C2 authority over Marine aviation assets

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Describe the primary function of the SOAGS.

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The special operations force’s C2 system for special operations aviation assets. It integrates, synchronizes, and deconflicts supporting joint fires and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets.

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Identify the primary Army forces (ARFOR) liaison in the JAOC.

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Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD)

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Identify the responsibilities of the Naval and Amphibious Liaison Element (NALE)

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Naval and amphibious liaison element primary responsibilities:
- Represents the JFMCC in the AOC
- Interprets the maritime situation for the JFACC
- Facilitates the synchronization of combined/joint air operations with naval operations
–strike group capabilities
– JFMCC-specific missions
– Provides visibility of maritime operations and targets in the JFACC’s AOD, ATO, ACO and SPINS.

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Identify the responsibilities of the Marine Liaison Element (MARLE)
-Represents MAGTF Commander -Ensures JFACC understands MAGTF scheme of maneuver -Monitors MAGTF ATO/ACO requirements and changes -Coordinates MAGTF air support requirements air support requirements in excess of organic marine air capabilities - "Ad hoc" organization
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Identify the Special Operations Force (SOF) liaison element that supports the JAOC.
Special Operations Liaison Element (SOLE) A joint organization of SOF expertise, including: – SOF aircrews, intelligence, airspace, logistics, Special Tactics Team (Combat Control and Pararescue), Army SF, and Navy SEALs - Works with the JFACC staff to ensure all SOF targets, teams, and air missions are deconflicted and properly integrated and coordinated - Involved at all planning and execution phases, aimed at accomplishing assigned missions while helping to avoid fratricide
27
State the criteria the JFC normally considers when designating a JFACC.
– Preponderance of forces to be tasked – Ability to effectively plan, task and control joint air operations
28
Match the following mission areas with their definitions: DCA, OCA, AI, CAS, strategic attack.
DCA Defensive Counterair All defensive measures designed to neutralize or destroy enemy forces attempting to penetrate or attack through friendly airspace OCA Offensive operations to destroy or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms, and their supporting structures and systems both before and after launch and as close to their source as possible – Includes SEAD Air Interdiction Air operations to perform interdiction conducted at such distances from friendly forces that detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required. CAS Air action by aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Strategic Attack An offensive action against a target— whether military, political, economic, or other—specifically selected to achieve national or military strategic objectives
29
Identify the divisions of the JAOC.
SRD, CPD, COD, ISRD, AMD
30
Describe the primary responsibility of each division.
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Describe the responsibilities of the SRD teams.
The Strategy Division concentrates on long-range planning of air component operations to achieve theater objectives by developing, refining, disseminating, and assessing progress toward achieving the COMAFFOR/JFACC component strategy
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Describe the responsibilities of the CPD teams.
Near-term air operations planning (48 hours prior to ATO execution). ‘…the mission of the Combat Plans Division (CPD) is to develop detailed plans for air, space, and cyberspace operations based on joint force commander (JFC) and joint force air component commander (JFACC)-approved guidance received through the air operations directive (AOD).’
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Describe the responsibilities of the COD teams.
The Combat Operations Division (COD) is charged with effective execution of the current air tasking order (ATO)’
34
Describe the responsibilities of the ISRD teams.
The ISRD provides the JFACC, AOC and subordinate units with predictive and actionable intelligence, ISR operations, and targeting to support full spectrum awareness and deliver decision advantage in a manner that drives the JATC.’
35
Describe the responsibilities of the AMD teams.
‘The AMD will plan, coordinate, task, and execute intratheater airlift (AL), aeromedical evacuation (AE), and air refueling (AR) missions. The AMD provides for integration and support of all air mobility missions.’
36
List the elements of the strategy to task methodology in descending order
The JAOP also includes a strategy to task methodology that links the JFACC’s operational objectives to tactical objectives to tactical tasks.
37
Match the two types of indicators commonly used by the joint forces with what they assess
Two types commonly used by joint force – Measure of Performance (MOP) * Assess friendly actions * Tied to task accomplishment – Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) * Assess current system state * Indicate change over time * Tied to objective accomplishment
38
List guidelines for indicator development
* Relevant * Observable or Collectable * Responsive * Resourced
39
Identify the six stages of the joint air tasking cycle.
1. Objectives, Effects and Guidance 2. Target Development 3. Weaponeering and Allocation 4. ATO Production and Dissemination 5. Execution Planning and Force Execution 6. Assessment
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Identify the products of each stage of the joint air tasking cycle.
1. Objectives, Effects and Guidance Product: AOD 2. Target Development Product: Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL) 3. Weaponeering and Allocation Product: MAAP 4. ATO Production and Dissemination Product: ATO, ACO, SPINS update 5. Execution Planning and Force Execution Product: PDA, INFLTREP, MISREP 6. Assessment Product: RECOMMENDATIONS to the JFC & JFACC … for follow-on ATOs
41
List the standard echelons of the USAF in descending order.
MAJCOMs, NAF, Wing, Group, Squadron
42
Name the structure the USAF uses to attach forces to a Joint Task Force.
AETF
43
Recognize JADO principles.
JADO Principles Mission Command Flexibility and Versatility Synergistic Effects Delegation of Authority Concentration Information Sharing Integrated MDO Planning Risk ID & Mitigation
44
Identify how Airmen execute mission command.
The Airmen’s philosophy for the C2 of airpower is mission command – Airmen execute mission command through centralized command, distributed control, and decentralized execution – Empowers subordinate decision-making in rapidly changing environments of increasing uncertainty and complexity

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