HW4: Command Relationships

Question 1

What branch does the S-5 belong to, and what is their area of responsibility?

Answer 1

• Space Force
• Plans

Question 2

List 2 Functional Combatant Commands and 4 Geographic Combatant Commands

Answer 2

• US Cyber Command
• US Special Operations Command
• US Space Command
• US Central Command
• US European Command
• US Africa Command

Question 3

Describe Tactical Control (TACON) and who generally holds TACON for space assets

Answer 3

• Local direction and control of movements for tasking
• CFSCC - space only

Question 4

What is Space Coordinating Authority (SCA)?

Answer 4

A coordinating authority delegated to a commander of a designated individual for coordinating specific space functions and activities

Question 5

Describe any 3 of the classic or additional principles of war

Answer 5

• Mass - right place, right time (satellites strategically place)
• Objective - clear goals
• Offensive - seize, retrain, and exploit initiative

Question 6

List 2 joint functions and describe how they relate to space

Answer 6

• Command and Control - SSA capabilities + intel capabilities
• Intelligence - space based + ground based assets to gather intel