MOD B (3) Flashcards
different types of US military command authority
ADCON
OPCON
TACON
Functions of the DOD
Support and defend the constitution
Ensure timely and effective military action
Security of the US
Uphold the and advance the policies and the interests of the US
Function of the army’s Generating Force
mans trains equips deploys ensures the readiness of all army forces
Function of army’s Operating Force
units:
organized
trained
equipped to deploy and fight
What are the Combatant Commands
Geographic Combatant Command
Functional Combatant Command
Why is USSOCOM unique
it preforms service like functions and has military-department like responsibilities and authorities
What are the Theater Special Ops cCommands (TSOC)
SOC - Africa SOC- Europe SOC- Command Central SOC- Pacific SOC-KOR SOC-South SOC-North
Who is responsible for the NSS (national security strategy)
The President
Who is responsible for the NDS (national defense strategy)
SECDEF
What documents the the SECDEF put out
The NDS and the defense planning guidance (DPG)
Who is responsible for the National Military Strategy (NMS)
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
Who is responsible for the JSCP (joint strategic command plan)
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
What is the function of the CCP ( combatant campaign plans)
Implement a Combatant Commander’s Strategy
What is the contemporary operational environment
An operational environment that falls below armed conflict.
Generally done through proxies, cyber and IO
