HW4: Command Relationships Flashcards
/Principles of Joint Operations
1
Q
What branch does the S-5 belong to, and what is their area of responsibility?
A
- Space Force
- Plans
2
Q
List 2 Functional Combatant Commands and 4 Geographic Combatant Commands
A
- US Cyber Command
- US Special Operations Command
- US Space Command
- US Central Command
- US European Command
- US Africa Command
3
Q
Describe Tactical Control (TACON) and who generally holds TACON for space assets
A
- Local direction and control of movements for tasking
- CFSCC - space only
4
Q
What is Space Coordinating Authority (SCA)?
A
A coordinating authority delegated to a commander of a designated individual for coordinating specific space functions and activities
5
Q
Describe any 3 of the classic or additional principles of war
A
- Mass - right place, right time (satellites strategically place)
- Objective - clear goals
- Offensive - seize, retrain, and exploit initiative
6
Q
List 2 joint functions and describe how they relate to space
A
- Command and Control - SSA capabilities + intel capabilities
- Intelligence - space based + ground based assets to gather intel
