JFC MIDTERM EXAM WITH 1 50 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024
order of precedence between multinational, joint, multiservice and service doctrine - ANSWER-(1) multi-national, (2) Joint, (3) Multiservice, (4) service
define multi-national doctrine - ANSWER-Agreed upon fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more nations in coordinated action toward a common objective. Ratified by participating nations
Joint Doctrine - ANSWER-Fundamental principles that guide the employment of United States military forces in coordinated action toward a common objective and may include terms, tactics, techniques, and procedures
Multiservice Doctrine - ANSWER-Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more services in coordinated action toward a common objective. Signatory services are the proponents
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Unified Action Def - ANSWER-Direct result of unity of effort. synchronizes, coordinates, and/or integrates joint, single-Service, and multinational operations with the operations of other USG departments and agencies, NGOs, IGOs (e.g., the United Nations [UN]), and the private sector to achieve unity of effort
COCOM - ANSWER-COCOM is the command authority over assigned forces vested only in the commanders of combatant commands by Title 10, US Code, Section 164 (or as otherwise directed by the President or SecDef) and cannot be delegated or transferred." Highest and unique authority - cannot be delegated
OPCON - ANSWER-OPCON 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."
TACON - ANSWER-"TACON is the authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned." 2 / 3
Support - ANSWER-"Support is a command authority. A support relationship is established by a common superior commander between subordinate commanders when one organization should aid, protect, complement, or sustain another force." Supported commander determines what, where, and when. Supporting commander determines who and how and provides connectivity to the forces
ADCON - ANSWER-Direction or exercise of authority with respect to administration and support
Coordinating authority - ANSWER-commander or individual who has the authority to require consultation between the specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more Services, joint force components, or forces of the same Service or agencies, but does not have the authority to compel agreement
Direct liaison authorized (DIRLAUTH) - - ANSWER-That authority granted by a commander (any level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a command or
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