U.S. Special Operations Command
Operational command = you can tell them what to do. Operational control = you can make them do it
The four types of command relationships army commanders use are:Administrative control (ADCON)Operational control (OPCON)Tactical control (TACON)Combatant command (COCOM)
strategic, operational, and tactical
Lead national command structure
Lead national command structure
Lead national command structure
Each geographic combatant command is responsible for planning and executing special operations and related activities within its designated area of responsibility. They achieve this by maintaining dedicated special operations forces (SOF) and coordinating closely with their respective components, which include Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations units. Additionally, these commands develop strategies that align with national security objectives and facilitate collaboration with partner nations. This organizational structure ensures that special operations can be integrated effectively into broader military and diplomatic efforts.
Operational control
Incident Commander
USNORTHCOM
Allied Command Operations (ACO) / SHAPE
Allied Command Operations (ACO) / SHAPE