JKO JFC 100 Module 06: Joint Command, Control, and Communication

The joint communications system includes synchronization of warfighting functions, such as locating and identifying friendly forces, and supports the conduct of operations. This contributes to

Operational Reach

The joint communications system includes doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures, organizational relationships, and technology. This contributes to

Information Superiority

Command and control systems problems are reported to the _____.

NETOPS Security Center

The ________ stage of the commander's decision cycle is where the commander and staff make adjustments to the current plan or develop new plans with the purpose of successful completion of the broader mission

Plan

The ________ stage of the commander's decision cycle allows the commander and staff to identify where the current situation deviates from the situation in the plan

Monitor

Which of the following is NOT a tenet of Unity of Command?

Network-enabled Operations

For a communications system to be considered _____, the system must be procedurally and technically secure.

Survivable

The principles of C2 are:

Simplicity; Span Of Control; Unit Integrity; Interoperability

The _____ serves as the JFC's principal organization to draft the commander's information dissemination policy and coordinates information management functions within the joint force.

Joint Information Management Board

_____ does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training

OPCON

_____ is the nontransferable command that provides full authority for a combatant commander (or CCDR) to perform the functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects.

COCOM

_____ is the capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference.

Compatibility

The joint communications system includes rapid information sharing around the globe, which permits simultaneous, interactive planning. This contributes to (The Role of the Communication System, Page 4):

Strategic Agility

The joint communications system includes doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures, organizational relationships, and technology. This contributes to (The Role of the Communication System, Page 8):

Information Superiority

Command and control systems problems are reported to the _____ (Communication Management, Operation, and Planning , Page 2).

NETOPS Security Center

The ________ stage of the commander's decision cycle includes determination of the impact of events as they relate to overall mission accomplishment (C2 and the Joint Task Force, Page 4).

Assess

The ________ stage of the commander's decision cycle is facilitated by the commander's intent; CCIRs also assist the JTF HQ in this role (C2 and the Joint Task Force, Page 4).

Direct

_____ focus on the enemy or adversary and the operational environment and drive intelligence collection and production requirements (Command and Control Fundamentals, Page 8).

Priority intelligence requirements

For a communications system to be considered _____, the system must be procedurally and technically secure (Principles of the Joint Communication System, Page 7).

Survivable

_____ focus on information the JFC must have to assess the status of the friendly force and supporting capabilities (Command and Control Fundamentals, Page 9).

Friendly force information requirements

The _____ serves as the JFC's principal organization to draft the commander's information dissemination policy and coordinates information management functions within the joint force (Communication Management, Operation, and Planning , Page 5).

Joint Information Management Board

_____ does not, in and of itselves, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training (Joint Command, Page 5).

OPCON

_____ is the nontransferable command that provides full authority for a combatant commander (or CCDR) to perform the functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects (Joint Command, Page 4).

COCOM

A system that is _____ includes economical design and employment of the communications system without sacrificing operational capability or security (Principles of the Joint Communication System, Page 8).

Sustainable

Command at all levels is the art of motivating ad directing people and organizations into action to accomplish missions. The _______ function supports an efficient decision-making process, enabled by timely intelligence, surveilance, and reconnaissance.

C2

________is an authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking.

Tactical Control

______ do not, in and of themselves, include authoritative decision for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit

- Coordinating Authority

- Direct Liaison Authority

Component and supporting commands' organizations and capabilities must be integrated into a joint organization that enables effective and efficient joint C2. The joint force commander should be guided in this effort by:

- span of control

- interoperability

- unit integrity

- simplicity