104 Command and Control Fundamentals SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE NCF OFFICER SPECIFIC

Judge advocate general (JAG) manual COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST a, status of readiness training system JOINT PUB 0-2, unified action armed forces FMFM 13, marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) engineer operations Reference

Overview Judge Advocate Investigations Status of Resources and Training System Operational Control Administrative Control Tactical Control General and Direct support of another unit.

Administration Command and Control PQS Question State the main elements contained in a Judge Advocate General (JAG) investigation and when to conduct an investigation. Reference: Judge Advocate General (JAG) Manual

JAG There are four principal elements contained in a JAG investigation. –Preliminary Statement –Findings of Fact –Opinions –Recommendations

JAG Preliminary statement: – Informs convening and review authorities that all reasonably available evidence was collected or is forthcoming and each directive of the convening authority has been met.

JAG Findings of fact: –Findings of fact must be as specific as possible as to times, places, persons, and events. –Make each fact a separate finding, and cite the enclosure supporting each finding.

JAG Opinions: –Opinions are reasonable evaluations, inferences, or conclusions based on the facts found. –Each opinion must cite the findings of fact upon which it is based. Opinions shall not be expressed unless requested.

JAG Recommendations depend on the nature of the facts found and opinions expressed. Recommendations shall not be offered unless requested by the CA, or by the cognizant judge advocate in the case of a litigation -report investigation.

JAG The CA or cognizant judge-advocate may require recommendations in general or limited subject areas. A JAG investigation is conducted anytime more information is needed to determine the cause of an incident.

PQS Question 102.2: Describe the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS) and the different levels of readiness. Reference: COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST A, Status of Readiness Training Administration Command and Control

(SORTS) Sorts is……………….

PQS Question Define the following terms and describe the differences between them: a. OPCON b. ADCON c. TACON Reference: JOINT PUB 0-2, Unified Action Armed Forces (UNAFF) Administration Command and Control

Command Relationships “ I was informed that all the causes of delay had been reported through the “usual channels,” but as far as those on the spot were aware nothing very much seems to have happened. It would seem best therefore to start from the other end of the “usual channels” and sound backwards to find where the delay in dealing with the matter has occurred.” Winston Churchill: Note for General Dismay, 26 January 1941

Operational Control OPCON is the command authority which may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command.

Operational Control Authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Full authority to organize commands and forces and employ those forces as necessary to accomplish assigned missions. It does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training.

Administrative Control ADCON is the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in 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 and discipline and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations.

Administrative Control ADCON may be delegated to and exercised by commanders of Service forces assigned to a combatant commander at any echelon at or below the level of Service component command.

Tactical Control TACON is the command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking. That is limited to the detailed and usually local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish assigned mission or tasks.

Tactical Control TACON may be delegated to and exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. TACON provides the authority to: –Give direction for military operations –Control designated forces

PQS Question Describe the differences between a unit providing general support to another unit and one providing direct support to another unit. Reference: FMFM 13, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Engineer Operations Administration Command and Control

Direct Support The support provided by a unit or formation not attached or under command of the supported unit or formation, but required to give priority to the support required by that unit or formation. A unit in direct support provides specific tactical or service support to other units.

General Support That support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof. The commander in general support retains command of organic assets and control of attached elements and employs them in the most beneficial manner for the command as a whole.