SEJPME II PRE-TEST – JOINT FORCES STAFF
COLLEGE | 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
DOMAIN 1: NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND STRUCTURE & AUTHORITIES (Questions 1-8)
Q1. The _____ organize, train, equip, and provide combat-ready forces to conduct operations
as directed by the President and Secretary of Defense.
A. Combatant Commands
B. Military Departments [CORRECT]
C. Joint Chiefs of Staff
D. Defense Agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Military Departments (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) are responsible for
organizing, training, and equipping combat-ready forces. Combatant Commands employ
those forces operationally. This is a fundamental distinction between the Title 10
responsibilities of Military Departments and the operational employment authority of
Combatant Commanders .
Q2. [SATA format - Select all that apply]
Which of the following comprise the Functional Combatant Commands? Select all that apply.
A. U.S. Transportation Command [CORRECT]
B. U.S. Special Operations Command [CORRECT]
C. U.S. Strategic Command [CORRECT]
D. U.S. Cyber Command [CORRECT]
E. U.S. Central Command
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Functional Combatant Commands have global functional responsibilities
(transportation, special operations, strategic deterrence, cyber operations) rather than
geographic AORs. USCENTCOM is a Geographic Combatant Command responsible for a
specific geographic area of responsibility .
,Q3. Combatant Commanders exercise _____ (command authority) over assigned forces. This
is the broadest command authority and may NOT be delegated or transferred.
A. Operational Control (OPCON)
B. Tactical Control (TACON)
C. Combatant Command (COCOM) [CORRECT]
D. Administrative Control (ADCON)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Combatant Command (COCOM) is the broadest command authority, exercised only
by Combatant Commanders over assigned forces. It includes authoritative direction over all
aspects of military operations, joint training, and administration of subordinate forces.
COCOM cannot be delegated or transferred, distinguishing it from OPCON which can be
delegated .
Q4. [Fill-in-the-blank]
The commands established by combatant commanders when authorized by the Secretary of
Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct operations on a
continuing basis are called _____.
Correct Answer: Subordinate Unified Commands
Rationale: Subordinate unified commands are established by CCDRs when authorized by
SecDef through CJCS to conduct operations on a continuing basis. Examples include U.S.
Forces Japan (geographic) and Special Operations Command, Pacific (SOCPAC) (functional) .
Q5. The direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with
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 is known as _____.
A. Operational Control (OPCON)
B. Tactical Control (TACON)
C. Combatant Command (COCOM)
D. Administrative Control (ADCON) [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
, Rationale: Administrative Control (ADCON) is the authority over administration, support,
organization, resources, personnel, logistics, training, readiness, and discipline. This is distinct
from operational authorities (COCOM, OPCON, TACON) and typically remains with the
Military Departments or Service chains of command .
Q6. Tactical Control (TACON) is defined as:
A. 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
B. 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
C. The authority over administration and support including organization of Service forces and
unit logistics
D. The limited authority to give detailed direction and control of movements and maneuvers
within the operational area [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tactical Control (TACON) is limited to the detailed direction and control of
movements and maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or
tasks assigned. It does not include authority to change organizational structure, assign
separate employment of components, or administer discipline .
Q7. [True/False]
The document, approved by the President, which delineates the general geographical area of
responsibility for geographic combatant commanders and specifies functional responsibilities
for functional combatant commanders, is called the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP).
A. True
B. False [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unified Command Plan (UCP) is the President-approved document that
delineates geographic AORs for geographic combatant commanders and specifies functional
responsibilities for functional combatant commanders. The JSCP is the Chairman's guidance
for contingency plan preparation .
COLLEGE | 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
DOMAIN 1: NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND STRUCTURE & AUTHORITIES (Questions 1-8)
Q1. The _____ organize, train, equip, and provide combat-ready forces to conduct operations
as directed by the President and Secretary of Defense.
A. Combatant Commands
B. Military Departments [CORRECT]
C. Joint Chiefs of Staff
D. Defense Agencies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Military Departments (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) are responsible for
organizing, training, and equipping combat-ready forces. Combatant Commands employ
those forces operationally. This is a fundamental distinction between the Title 10
responsibilities of Military Departments and the operational employment authority of
Combatant Commanders .
Q2. [SATA format - Select all that apply]
Which of the following comprise the Functional Combatant Commands? Select all that apply.
A. U.S. Transportation Command [CORRECT]
B. U.S. Special Operations Command [CORRECT]
C. U.S. Strategic Command [CORRECT]
D. U.S. Cyber Command [CORRECT]
E. U.S. Central Command
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Functional Combatant Commands have global functional responsibilities
(transportation, special operations, strategic deterrence, cyber operations) rather than
geographic AORs. USCENTCOM is a Geographic Combatant Command responsible for a
specific geographic area of responsibility .
,Q3. Combatant Commanders exercise _____ (command authority) over assigned forces. This
is the broadest command authority and may NOT be delegated or transferred.
A. Operational Control (OPCON)
B. Tactical Control (TACON)
C. Combatant Command (COCOM) [CORRECT]
D. Administrative Control (ADCON)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Combatant Command (COCOM) is the broadest command authority, exercised only
by Combatant Commanders over assigned forces. It includes authoritative direction over all
aspects of military operations, joint training, and administration of subordinate forces.
COCOM cannot be delegated or transferred, distinguishing it from OPCON which can be
delegated .
Q4. [Fill-in-the-blank]
The commands established by combatant commanders when authorized by the Secretary of
Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct operations on a
continuing basis are called _____.
Correct Answer: Subordinate Unified Commands
Rationale: Subordinate unified commands are established by CCDRs when authorized by
SecDef through CJCS to conduct operations on a continuing basis. Examples include U.S.
Forces Japan (geographic) and Special Operations Command, Pacific (SOCPAC) (functional) .
Q5. The direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with
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 is known as _____.
A. Operational Control (OPCON)
B. Tactical Control (TACON)
C. Combatant Command (COCOM)
D. Administrative Control (ADCON) [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
, Rationale: Administrative Control (ADCON) is the authority over administration, support,
organization, resources, personnel, logistics, training, readiness, and discipline. This is distinct
from operational authorities (COCOM, OPCON, TACON) and typically remains with the
Military Departments or Service chains of command .
Q6. Tactical Control (TACON) is defined as:
A. 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
B. 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
C. The authority over administration and support including organization of Service forces and
unit logistics
D. The limited authority to give detailed direction and control of movements and maneuvers
within the operational area [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tactical Control (TACON) is limited to the detailed direction and control of
movements and maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or
tasks assigned. It does not include authority to change organizational structure, assign
separate employment of components, or administer discipline .
Q7. [True/False]
The document, approved by the President, which delineates the general geographical area of
responsibility for geographic combatant commanders and specifies functional responsibilities
for functional combatant commanders, is called the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP).
A. True
B. False [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Unified Command Plan (UCP) is the President-approved document that
delineates geographic AORs for geographic combatant commanders and specifies functional
responsibilities for functional combatant commanders. The JSCP is the Chairman's guidance
for contingency plan preparation .
