Define echelons above brigade Flashcards
What do Army Command Relationships define?
Superior and subordinate relationships between unit commanders, including:
* Degree of control of the gaining Army commander
* Expected longevity of the relationship
* Degree of support provided by gaining and losing commanders
These relationships help clarify the operational structure within military units.
What are the three types of Army Command Relationships?
Organic, assigned, or attached
Each type indicates the level and nature of integration of a unit within a military organization.
Define Organic Command Relationship.
Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in its table of organization.
Organic units are integral and permanent parts of their assigned organizations.
Define Assigned Command Relationship.
Placed in an organization which will control and administer the unit’s primary function (relatively permanent).
This relationship indicates a more stable integration compared to attached units.
Define Attached Command Relationship.
Placed in an organization for the duration of a specific operation (relatively temporary).
Attached units are typically utilized for specific missions and are not permanently integrated.
What are the two types of control in Army Command Relationships?
Operational control (OPCON) and tactical control (TACON)
These controls determine the authority and responsibilities of commanders over forces.
What is Operational Control (OPCON)?
Authority to organize and employ commands and forces, assign tasks, designate objectives, and give authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
OPCON allows for broader strategic oversight of military operations.
What is Tactical Control (TACON)?
Authority limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned.
TACON is inherently part of OPCON and focuses on specific tactical actions.
What are Army Support Relationships?
Not a command authority; established when subordination of one unit to another is inappropriate.
These relationships facilitate cooperation without command hierarchy.
List the types of Army support relationships.
Direct, support, reinforcing, and general support reinforcing
Each type indicates the nature and scope of support provided between units.
What is Direct Support?
Requires a force to support another specific force and authorizes it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance.
Units retain command relationship with the parent unit while prioritizing the supported unit’s needs.
What is General Support?
Support given to the supported force as a whole, not to any subdivision.
This type of support is coordinated by the parent unit.
What is Reinforcing Support?
Requires a force to support another supporting unit, with only like units being given a reinforcing mission.
Reinforcing units maintain their command relationship with the parent unit.
What is General Support-Reinforcing?
Assigned to support the force as a whole and to reinforce another similar-type unit.
This relationship balances support for both the general unit and specific units.
Identify the capabilities of Field Hospitals.
- Company level mission command of organic elements
- Operate up to 72 hours with initial supplies
- Hospitalization for up to 32 patients
- Surgical capabilities
- Emergency treatment for casualties
- Coordination with USAF for patient movement
- Pharmacy, lab, blood banking, radiology services
Field hospitals provide essential medical care in operational environments.
What are the capabilities of Surgical Augmentation?
- Augmentation of surgical capability for thoracic, orthopedic, and oral maxillofacial surgery
- Hospitalization for up to 24 patients
- Consultation and outpatient clinic services
- Psychiatry, public health nursing, and physical therapy services
This unit enhances surgical capabilities in operational settings.
What does the Medical Detachment, Forward Resuscitative Surgical (FRSD) provide?
- Rapidly deployable, modular surgical team
- Emergency treatment and surgical care for incoming patients
- Support for short and extended operations
- Postoperative care for critically wounded patients
The FRSD is designed for quick response in combat situations.
What is the purpose of the Hospital Augmentation Team, Head and Neck (H&N TM)?
- Provide ear, nose, and throat surgery
- Initial and secondary neurosurgery
- Initial and secondary eye surgery
- Augment hospital surgical and nursing services
This team specializes in complex surgical procedures in support of theater hospitals.
What types of Medical Detachments are mentioned?
- Medical Detachment, Blood Support (MDBS)
- Medical Detachment, Optometry (OPTO)
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
- Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services (MDVS)
- Medical Detachment, Preventive Medicine (PVNTMED)
- Dental Company (Area Support) (DCAS)
- Area Medical Laboratory (AML) / Global Medical Field Laboratory (GMFL)
- Medical Detachment, Prolonged Care Augmentation (PCAD)
Each detachment provides specialized medical support tailored to operational needs.
