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National Military Command Structure Flashcards

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CCDR

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combatant commander

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CJCS

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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CMC

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Commandant of the Marine Corps

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CNO

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Chief of Naval Operations

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COCOM

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combatant command (command authority)

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CSA

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Chief of Staff, United States Army

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CSAF

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Chief of Staff United States Air Force

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DA

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Department of the Army

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DAF

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Department of the Air Force

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What publications are considered “joint publications”

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Only those approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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What represents what is taught, believed, and advocated as what is right (i.e., what works bes

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Joint Doctrine

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What are fundamental principles that guide the employment of U.S. military forces in coordinated and integrated action toward a common objective

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Joint Doctrine

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What promotes a common perspective from which to plan, train, and conduct military operations.

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Joint Doctrine

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Who coordinates in the deveoplement of joint doctrine

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the Services, combatant commands, and the Joint Staff

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its purpose is to enhance the operational effectiveness of U.S. forces

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Joint Doctrine

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Joint doctrine is authoritative guidance and will be followed except

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when, in the judgment of the commander, exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise.

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Joint doctrine is not: (2 things)

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a substitue for good judgement, dogmatic

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Joint Doctrine must be definitive enough to: _________________ and versitle enough to:__________________

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guide operations, accomadate a wide variety of situations

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Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations.

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administrative control (ADCON)

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A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff….typically have geographic or functional responsibilities. (JP 1-02)

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combatant command

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Nontransferable command authority established by title 10 (“Armed Forces”), United States Code, section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified combatant commands unless otherwise directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense. …. (command authority) cannot be delegated and is the authority of a combatant commander to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions assigned to the command. ….should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations. Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force commanders and Service and/ provides full authority to organize and employ commands and forces as the combatant commander considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Operational control is inherent in combatant ….. (JP 1-02)

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combatant command (command authority) (COCOM)

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The interrelated responsibilities between commanders, as well as the operational authority exercised by commanders in the chain of command; defined further as combatant command (command authority), operational control, tactical control, or support. (JP 1-02)

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command relationships

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A general term applied to a combatant commander, subunified commander, or joint task force commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force.

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joint force commander (JFC)

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Command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. …is inherent in combatant command (command authority) and may be delegated within the command. ….is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission…..includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. …. should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations. Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force commanders and Service and/or functional component commanders. ….normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the commander in …. considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions; it does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. (JP 1-02)

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operational control (OPCON)

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The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action. (JP 1-02)

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support.

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Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. …. is inherent in operational control. …. may be delegated to, and exercised at any level at or below the level of combatant command. …. provides sufficient authority for controlling and directing the application of force or tactical use of combat support assets within the assigned mission or task. (JP 1-02)

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tactical control (TACON)

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DIME

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diplomatic, informational, military, economic

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DIRLAUTH

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direct liaison authorized

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DOD

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Department of Defense

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DON

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Department of the Navy

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DSG

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Defense Strategic Guidance

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FCC

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functional combatant commander

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GCC

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geographic combatant commander

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GEF

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Guidance for Employment of the Force

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GFMIG

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Global Force Management Implementation Guidance

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IW

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irregular warfare

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JCS

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Joint Chiefs of Staff

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JFACC

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joint force air component commander

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JFC

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joint force commander

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JFLCC

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joint force land component commander

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JFMCC

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joint force maritime component commander

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JSCP

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Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan

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JTF

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joint task force

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NMS

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National Military Strategy

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NSC

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National Security Council

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NSS

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National Security Strategy

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OPCON

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operational control

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POTUS

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President of the United States

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PPD

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Presidential Policy Directive (Obama Administration)

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SECDEF

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Secretary of Defense

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TACON

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tactical control

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UCP

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Unified Command Plan

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USA

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United States Army

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USAF

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United States Air Force

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USAFRICOM

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United States Africa Command

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USCENTCOM

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United States Central Command

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USEUCOM

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United States European Command

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USG

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United States Government

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USMC

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United States Marine Corps

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USN

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United States Navy

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USNORTHCOM

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United States Northern Command

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USPACOM

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United States Pacific Command

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USSOCOM

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United States Special Operations Command

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USSOUTHCOM

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United States Southern Command

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USSTRATCOM

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United States Strategic Command

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USTRANSCOM

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United States Transportation Command

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VCJCS

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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WMD

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weapons of mass destruction

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ADCON

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administrative control

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AOR

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area of responsibility

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12 Principles of Joint Operations

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9 Principles of War: Objective, Offensive, Mass, Economy of Force, Maneuver, Unity of Command, Security, Surprise, Simplicity
Other Principles:
Restraint, Perseverance, Legitimacy

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The chief principle for employment of U.S. forces

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ensure achievement of the national strategic objectives established by the President through decisive action while concluding operations on terms favorable to the United States.

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Joint

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activities, operations, and organizations in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate.

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Who has the authority to to tailor forces for the mission at hand, selecting those that most effectively and efficiently ensure success.

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Joint Force Commander

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e security environment is extremely

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fluid

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the security environment has continually changing

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coalitions, alliances, partnerships, and new national and transnational threats constantly appearing, disappearing, or in remission.

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challenges of the security enviornment

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emerging peer competitors and irregular, catastrophic, and disruptive challenges.

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cyberspace,

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global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers.

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how does globalization effect the character ofj the threat confronting the US?

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globalization is affecting the character of the threat confronting the United States.

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forms of IW

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insurgency, subversion, terrorism, information operations (disinformation, propaganda, etc.), organized criminal activity (such as drug trafficking), strikes, and raids.

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IW focuses on

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control of populations

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Instruments of national power

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diplomatic, informational, Military, economic

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Who is the lead agencty for the USG for foreign affairs

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Department of State

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predominant military activities that support SC themes and messages are

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information operations (IO), public affairs (PA), and defense support to public diplomacy (DSPD).

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IOS are

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those military actions to attack an adversary’s information and related systems while defending our own.

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PAs are

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those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense.

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DSPD comprises

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hose activities and measures taken by DOD components to support and facilitate USG public diplomacy efforts

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