9 the operational chain of command runs directly from

9) The operational chain of command runs directly from the President to the Secretary of Defense and then
to the _____.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then to the combatant commanders
Service chiefs
combatant commanders
10) These commands are 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 in
accordance with the criteria set forth for unified commands. They may be established on a geographic
area basis such as U.S. Forces Japan or on a functional basis such as Special Operations Command,
Pacific.
11) The U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Strategic Command and
U.S Cyber Command comprise the _____.
12) The ability of the U.S. to achieve its national strategic objectives is dependent on the effectiveness of
the U.S. Government in employing the instruments of national power, which are _____.

13) A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander
established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and
assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is called a _____.
combatant command
component command
joint task force
subordinate unified command
14) Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces
made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers
within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned is known as _____.
15) Combatant commanders exercise _____ (command authority) over assigned forces. This is the
broadest command authority and may NOT be delegated or transferred.
16) Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC), Joint Force Land Component Commander (JFLCC),
and Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC) are all examples of _____.
17) The _____ is the primary vehicle through which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
exercises responsibility to provide for the preparation of joint operation plans. It provides guidance and
direction from the CJCS to the combatant commanders and the Service chiefs for preparation of
contingency plans.
Guidance for Employment of the Force
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Military Strategy
Unified Command Plan