MOD B Flashcards
What are the instruments of National Power?
Diplomatic
Information
Military
Economic
Explain the President’s Executive Powers as the Commander in Chief of the US Military.
Call into service the state units of the National Guard, and in times of emergency may be given the power by Congress to manage national security or the economy.
War Powers Resolution: The President communicate to Congress the commitment of troops within 48 hours. Further, the statute requires the President to remove all troops after 60 days if Congress has not granted an extension
Explain Congress’s authority as it pertains to the US Military
Under Article I, Section 8, Congress has the power to declare war, raise and support Armies, provide and maintain a Navy, and organize, arm, discipline, and call forth a militia. military draft and selective service systems as well as wage, price, and rent control of the civilian economy during wartime.
From which portion of US Code does the US Military derive its authority?
Title 10
What command authority is Nontransferable?
Combatant Command Authority. COCOM
What does TACON mean?
Detailed direction and control of movements and maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned
What are functions of the DoD?
- Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic
- Ensure by timely and effective military action, the security of the United States, its possessions and areas of vital interest
- Uphold and advance the national policies and interests of the United States
What are the primary Functions of the Army Generating Force?
- Recruiting.
- Organizing.
- Training.
- Maintaining.
- Servicing.
- Supplying.
- Mobilizing.
- Demobilizing.
- Administering (including the morale and welfare of personnel).
- Constructing, outfitting, and repairing military equipment.
- Equipping (including research and development).
- Constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, and utilities as well as acquiring real property
What are the 7 Geographic Combatant Commands?
- Africa Command (AFRICOM)
- Central Command (CENTCOM)
- European Command (EUCOM)
- Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
- Northern Command (NORTHCOM)
- Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
- Space Command (SPACECOM)
What are the Functional Combatant Commands?
- Cyber Command (CYBERCOM)
- Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
- Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
- United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
How is SOCOM different than the other Combatant Commands?
It performs Service-like functions and has Military Department-like responsibilities and authorities.
The operating force of USSOCOM is made up of TSOCs. What are the 7 TSOCs?
- Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF)
- Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR)
- Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)
- Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC)
- Special Operation Command Korea (SOCKOR)
- Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)
- Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH)
What is National Strategic Direction?
The strategy and intent of the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in pursuit of national interests.
Who is responsible for National Security Strategy (NSS) and what is its purpose?
The President of the United States; developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power to achieve objectives that contribute to national security
Who is responsible for the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and what is its purpose?
Secretary of Defense, applying the Armed Forces of the United States in coordination with Department of Defense agencies and other instruments of national power to achieve national security strategy objectives
