Joint Operations & Joint Staff System Flashcards
(16 cards)
Define fundamentals of joint operations
The primary way the DOD employs two or more services in a single operation
What are the 7 joint functions ?
C2
Information
Intelligence
Fires
Movement & Maneuver
Protection
Sustainment
What kind of authority does the deployment CC hold and what is importsnt about it ?
War fighting Authority
Cannot be delegated
What is ADCON?
Administrative authority usually held by home unit including death, discipline, or decorations.
What is OPCON?
The alignment of forces to strategic operations.
What is TACON?
“ Boots on Ground”
OR
The execution of tactical tasks to support operational & strategic objectives
What is the difference between Information and Intelligence?
Information: what needs to be passed down to successfully complete the mission.
Intelligence: understanding the adversary
What is C2?
How information is disseminated
Describe Fires
Using available weapons/systems to create a specific effect on a target
What is the difference between Movement & Maneuver?
Movement: The disposition of joint forces to conduct operations
Maneuver: Movement of forces using an operation to an advantage
Describe Protection
Force Protections; Maintaining Health of Forces
Describe Sustainment
Logistic & personnel services to maintain operations
What is the UCP & what does it stand for?
Unified Command Plan: A strategic classified document providing operational instructions to all branches and 11 COCOMs; Establishes geographic responsibilities for geographic combatant commands
What are the 7 AORs & 4 Functional
USSPACECOM
USNORTCOM
USSOUTHCOM
USAFRICOM
USCENTCOM
USINDOPACOM
USEUCOM
USSOCOM
USSTRATCOM
USTRANSCOM
USCYBERCOM
What are the responsibilities of Service Chiefs?
OTE: Organize, Train, Equip
What are the 8 Js
J1: Personnel & Manpower
J2: Intelligence
J3: Operations
J4: Logistics
J5: Strategy Plans & Policy
J6: C4
J7: Development & Training
J8: Structure & Resources
