Section 4 Flashcards
Command authority
the established levels of responsibility for command, control, and communication throughout a
chain of command
Since the birth of the nation who has made policies and directives?
civilians assigned to the military and to th legislative and executive branches
Each level in the chain is responsible for ________ and accountable to ___________
all lower levels, all higher levels
What established the basic principle of civilian control of the military?
The US Constitution
Who has final command authority?
US President
Describe the top of the chain of command
Goes from Pres, to SecDef, to combatant comanders or to the secretaries of the military departments (if not assigned to a combatant command)
what allows the Pres to authorize communications to go through the CHairman, Joint chief of staff (placing the chairman in the chain of command)?
Public Law 99-433, Goldwater-Nichols Department of
Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, 1 October 1986
What is the largest government agency?
Department of defense
What is the mission of the DoD?
to provide military forces to
deter war and protect the security of our country
Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Joint
Staff; and the Departments of the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps), and Air Force (including the Space Force), and the unified combatant commands and forces dedicated to combined commands, defense agencies, and field activities are all included in what?
The DoD
Who is the civilian head of the DoD?
The SecDef who reports directly to the Pres
Who appoints the SecDef?
The prsident with the advise and consent of the senate
Who is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy, policy related to
all matters of direct and primary concern to the Department of Defense, and for the execution of approved policy?
The Secretary of Defense
Who provides the Chairman, Joint Chief of staff with written policy guidance
contingency plans?
The SecDef
Who assists in matters requiring a long-range view, formulates broad defense policy, and advises the Secretary of Defense on policies, as requested?
The Armed Forces Policy Council?
Who is the chairman of the armed forces policy council?
The SecDef
the Armed Forces Policy Council consists of….
the Secretary of Defense serving as the Chairman of the Council; the Deputy Secretary of Defense; Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and USAF; the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and the Service Chiefs.
How many under secretaries of defense are there?
6
What are the 6 undersecretaries of defense?
Policy; Comptroller; Personnel and Readiness; Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S); Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; and Intelligence
What are some of the special agencies that provied staff assistance to the SecDef?
Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Security Service, and Defense Logistics Agency
What does the Joint Staff do?
assists members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in carrying out assigned responsibilities
of strategic direction, unified operation of combatant commands, and integration of all branches of the military into an efficient force
The direction of the Joint Staff rest exclusively with who?
The Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff
The Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff manages the joint staff through?
The Director of the Joint Staff
How is the Director of the Joint Staff selected?
The Director is selected by the Chairman after consultation with other members of the Joint Chiefs and with the approval of the Secretary of Defense
How many personnel are in the Joint Staff?
1500 military and civilians
How is the Chairman of the Joint chiefs of staff selected?
Appointed by the U.S. President, by and with advice and consent of the Senate
The CJCS out ranks all other officers but may not ___________
exercise military command over the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the U.S. Armed Forces
What rank is the Chairman of the Joint chiefs of staff (CJCS) ?
Either General or Admiral
What responsibility can the SecDef assign the CJCS?
overseeing the activities of the combatant commands
How is the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS) appointed?
He/She is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate
The CJCS and the VCJCS cannot be from the same __________
Branch of service
What are the term restrictions for the VCJCS?
two year term and then an additional two terms
What is the highest senior enlisted position in the US armed forces?
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC)
SEAC advises the Chairman on what issues?
all matters involving Total Force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel.
The SEAC also serves as a spokesperson to leaders and organizations on applicable issues affecting who?
Enlisted Forces
Combined commands are made up of ________
Two or more allied nations
what kind of commands are binational or multinational?
Combined commands
a combined command operates under the terms of ______________
a treaty, alliance, or bilateral agreement between or among the nations concerned
Combined commands examples
North American Aerospace Defense Command, Combined Forces Command Korea, and Allied Command Operations.
Who establishes combatant commands?
The President assisted by the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
What has a broad and continuing mission composed of forces from two or more military departments?
A combatant command
What is a Unified Command plan?
an unclassified executive branch document prepared by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that assigns missions; planning,
training, and operational responsibilities; and geographic areas of responsibilities to combatant commands.
How often is the unified command plan reviewed and updated?
Every two years
How many combatant commands are there?
11
How are the combatant commands organized?
geographically and functionally
Where are the headquarters for US Africa Command (USAFRICOM)?
Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany
Where are the headquarters for US Central Command (USCENTCOM) located?
MacDill AFB, Florida
Where is US European Command (USEUCOM)located?
Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany
Where are the headquarters for US Northern Command (USNORCOM) located?
Peterson AFB, Colorado
Where are the headquarters for US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) located?
Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii
Where are the headquarters for US Southern Command located (USSOUTHCOM)?
Miami, Florida
Where are the headquarters for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) located?
MacDill AFB, Florida
Where are the head quarters for US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) located?
Offutt AFB, Nebraska
What is USSTRATCOM responsible for?
command of nuclear capabilities, space operations, global strike, joint
electromagnetic spectrum operations, and global missile defense.
Where are the headquarters for US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) located?
Fort Mead Maryland
Where are the headquarters for US Space Command located?
Where are the headquarters for US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) located?
Scott AFB, Illinois
Who/what selects and assigns Air Force Forces to Air Force Service Component Commands, commanded by a Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR)?
In compliance with Title 10 United States Code, Armed Forces, and the Unified Command Plan, the Secretary of the Air Force, in accordance with direction of the Secretary of Defense,
What provides specified duties, responsibilities, and legal
obligations of the Department of the Air Force?
Title 10 United States Code, Armed Forces
What is the department of the Air Force comprised of?
the secretariat (including the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary’s principal staff), HAF and
field units, and Headquarters Space Force and field units
What are the six distinctive Air Force capabilities?
Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority, and Agile Combat Support.
What are field units?
the component organizations within the USAF and Space Force.
What is the department of the Air Force responsible for??
preparing the air, space and cyber forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war and military operations short of war for the expansion of the peacetime components of the USAF and Space Force to meet the needs of war
Where are the USAF Primary Functions outlined?
1948 Key West agreement
Where is it stated that the USAF will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We
will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders.
AFI 1-1
Who mis the head of the department of the Air force?
SecAF
who is the secretary of the Air force?
civilian appointed by the U.S. President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate
The SecAF is subject to the Authority, direction, and control of who?
The SecDef
How is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force appointed and for how long?
is a USAF General Officer appointed for four years by the U.S. President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate
The CSAF is subject to the authority, direction, and control of who?
the Secretary of the Air Force
What is the function of the Air Staff?
to assist the Secretary of the Air Force in carrying out his or her responsibilities
What is the Air Force office symbol A1?
Manpower, Personnel, and Services
What is the air force office symbol A2?
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
What is the Air force office symbol A3?
Operations
What is the Air Force office symbol A4?
Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection
What is the Air Force Office symbol A5?
Plans and Requirements
What is the Air Force office symbol A6?
Communications
What is the Air Force office symbol A8?
Strategic Plans and Programs
What is the Air Force office symbol A10?
Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (as designated by USAF)
What are Field Operating Agencies (FOAs)?
are USAF subdivisions directly subordinate to a HAF functional manager. A FOA performs field activities beyond the scope of
major commands
Two examples of Field Operating Agencies (FOAs):
the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
What are Direct Reporting Units (DRUs)?
USAF subdivisions directly subordinate to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. A DRU performs a mission that does not fit into any of the major commands but has many of the same administrative and organizational responsibilities.
Two examples of Direct Reporting Units (DRUs):
the Air Force District of Washington and the USAF Academy
How are Major Command organized?
Functionally in the US and geographically overseas
A MAJCOM represents?
a major USAF subdivision having a specific portion of the USAF mission. Each MAJCOM is directly subordinate to HAF
What are the two types of MAJCOM?
Lead and component
What is a lead majcom?
the type of MAJCOM that consolidates responsibilities for a particular function in a single MAJCOM, supporting the entire USAF, as applicable. For example, Air Education and Training Command
What is a component MAJCOM?
the type of MAJCOM that is the USAF Component to a unified combatant command. A C-MAJCOM is commanded by the Commander of Air Force Forces and includes supporting staff, one or more Component Numbered Air Forces (through which it presents its forces to the combatant commander), and all assigned and attached forces
What is the mission of Air Combat Command?
to support global implementation of the national security strategy by operating fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and electronic-combat aircraft. It also provides command, control,
communications, and intelligence systems, and conducts global information operations
Where is the ACC headquarters located?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
What combatant command is the Air Mobility a component of?
is the USAF Component to U.S. Transportation Command
Where are the headquarters for the Air Mobility Command?
Scott AFB Illinois
