DOC101K Joint Doctrine

Question 1

Identify the order of precedence between multinational, joint, multiservice, and service doctrine.

Answer 1

1. Multinational doctrine
2. Joint doctrine
3. Multiservice doctrine
4. Service doctrine

Question 2

Define multinational doctrine

Answer 2

Agreed upon fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more nations in coordinated action toward a common objective.

Ratified by participating nations.

Question 3

Define joint doctrine

Answer 3

Fundamental principles that guide the employment of United States military forces in coordinated action toward a common objective.

Question 4

Define multiservice doctrine

Answer 4

Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more services in coordinated action toward a common objective.

Signatory services are the proponents

Question 5

Define service doctrine

Answer 5

Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of a single service.

Question 6

Define unified action

Answer 6

”..the synchronization, coordination, and/or integration of the activities of governmental and non-governmental entities with military operations to achieve unity of effort.”

Question 7

Identify the types of command relationship.

Answer 7

• Combatant command (COCOM)
• Operational control (OPCON)
• Tactical control (TACON)
• Support (general, direct, mutual, close)

Other authorities

• Administrative control (ADCON)
• Coordinating authority
• Direct Liaison Authority (DIRLAUTH)

Question 8

State the operational chain of command.

Answer 8

President and Secretary of Defense exercises authority , direction, and control of operational forces through Combatant Commanders (CCDR).

Question 9

Identify who can create a joint task force.

Answer 9

• Secretary of Defense
• Geographic Combatant Commander
• Subunified commander
• Existing joint task force commander