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Geographic Combatant Commands are assigned a geographic AOR by the President with the advice of SecDef as specified in the UCP. Geographic AORs provide a basis for coordination by CCDRs. GCCs are responsible for the missions in their AOR, unless otherwise directed. Air Expeditionary Task Force (AETF) The primary means by which the Air Force presents forces to the joint force commander during contingency operations. Administrative Control (ADCON) is the authority and responsibility of a commander to tend to the personal and professional welfare of the forces assigned to him or her. This normally means being responsible for logistic support, readiness and training, and personnel management issues including discipline, budgeting, and other functions of that nature. Area of Responsibility (AOR) The geographical area associated with a Combatant Command within which a geographic Combatant Commander has authority to plan and conduct operations. Assigned To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent Attached The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary. Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) is the single, senior ranking Air Force commander in charge of U.S. Air Force forces presented to a joint force. Combatant Command (CCMD) A command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the SecDef and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Combatant Command Authority (COCOM) Nontransferable command authority, which cannot be delegated, of a CCDR to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving: organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions assigned to the command. Direct Support Where neither assignment nor attachment is appropriate, a force is required to support another specific force and is authorized to answer directly to the supported force's request for assistance. Functional Combatant Commands a subordinate command organization within a joint force made up of military elements organized together based on similar capabilities or functions. Functional Component Commands Commands within a joint force made up of more than one Service organized based on similar functions Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs) responsible for a large functional area requiring single responsibility for effective coordination of the operations therein. These responsibilities are normally global in nature (they aren't just assigned to one AOR...they can support them all). Function is appropriate assigned duties, responsibilities, missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization. Broadly, a function is the purpose for which an organization is formed. Joint Force It's a single force under a single commander who has operational control of the force. The force must include significant elements from more than one U.S. Military Department and can be organized on a geographic or functional basis. Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) is a functional component commander who commands the joint air and space forces (from more than one Military Department) in a joint force for the joint force commander. Joint Force Commander (JFC) A general term applied to a CCDR, subordinate unified commander, or joint task force commander (CJTF) authorized to exercise COCOM (if the JFC is a CCDR) or operational control over a joint force. Joint Force Air Component Command Organization (JAOC) A jointly staffed facility established for planning, directing, and executing joint air operations in support of the joint force commander's operation or campaign objectives. Joint Task Force (JTF) contains joint forces established for a specific mission and for a limited amount of time. Service Component Commands A command consisting of individual Service forces, such as individuals, units, detachments, organizations, and installations under that command OPCON The authority to perform 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. Role are the broad and enduring purposes for which the Services and the Combatant Commands were established in law. Service Component Command A type of command that consists of the Service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) contribution (people/resources) to a joint force. Subordinate Unified Command Command established by CCDRs, when so authorized by the SecDef through the CJCS, to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for Combatant Commands. Supported Commander "the commander having primary responsibility for all aspects of a task assigned by the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or other joint operation planning authority." receives support from other commanders' forces. Supporting Commander "a commander who provides augmentation forces or other support to a supported commander or who develops a supporting plan." aids another commander's forces by providing supplies, aircraft, tanks, people, or planning assistance UCP The document, approved by the President, that sets forth basic guidance to all CCDRs; establishes their missions, responsibilities, and force structure; delineates the general geographical AOR for geographic CCDRs; and specifies functional responsibilities for a functional CCDR. TACON that level of control that allows commanders to direct and control generally smaller-sized units to accomplish a specific task or mission. Goldwater-Nichols Act (GNA) of 1986 1. Strengthened the position of the SecDef. 2. Improved the military advice provided to civilian leaders. 3. Clear responsibility was placed on CCDRs to accomplish their assigned missions. 4. The Joint Chiefs of Staff, including the CJCS, were explicitly removed from the operational chain of command. 5. Matched the authority of the CCDRs with their responsibility and clearly defined Combatant Command authority (COCOM). administrative branch chain of command proceeds from the President to the SecDef through the Secretaries of the Military Departments and then to the Service Chiefs.