MC130: Command And Control

Question 1

Aspects/elements of command**

Answer 1

Authority
Responsibility
Decision-making
Leadership

Question 2

Aspects/elements of control**

Answer 2

Direction, feedback, and information and communication

Question 3

Command and control definition

Answer 3

The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of mission

Question 4

Control definition

Answer 4

The regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in accordance with the CDR’s intent

Question 5

Mission command definition

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is the command and control system

Answer 6

The arrangement of people, processes, networks, and command posts that enable commanders to conduct operations

Question 7

Components of the command and control system

Answer 7

People
Processes
Networks
Command posts

Question 8

When organizing for command and control, commanders must consider:

Answer 8

• the chain of command
• the span of control
• unit integrity
• degraded environments