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Air Force Doctrine ANNEX 3-30 Command and Control 7 November 2014 Key Considerations of Command and Control. This section introduces basic C2-related definitions (e.g., command, control, command and control, commander) as well as some key precepts (e.g., unity of command, centralized control and decentralized execution, commander's intent; battle rhythm, trust). Operational and Administrative Branches of the Chain of Command. This section discusses the differences between the two branches of the chain of command. This is an important distinction. Command Authorities and Relationships. This section discusses how forces may be assigned or attached to joint and Service commands, how to tie organizations together through careful arrangements of command relationships, and how to transfer forces between organizations. Commanding Airpower. This section outlines the responsibilities of the COMAFFOR and related component command issues. Command and Control Mechanisms. This section provides an overview of the C2 mechanisms within an Air Force component: the air operations center (AOC) and the Air Force forces (AFFOR) staff, along with discussion of AOC liaisons and the joint air component coordination element. (Note that this is an overview; detailed discussion is found in appendices) Organizing Air Force Forces. This section starts with a discussion of the differences between regional and functional organizations. It then introduces the air expeditionary task force as the model for organizing Air Force forces afield. This section also contains critical discussion on integrating regional and functional Air Force forces through specially trained liaisons and supporting command arrangements. There is also discussion of nuclear support to regional commands, homeland organizational considerations, integration of the Air Reserve Components, and the responsibilities of a senior/host installation commander on a base with mixed forces. Presenting Air Force Forces. Once Air Force forces are organized, they should be presented to a JFC for employment. This section provides a primer on joint force organization and air component relationships within a joint force. This section contains critical discussion on presenting an Air Force component at various levels within a combatant command. Several appendices provide deeper discussion of material presented in the main body of the document: Appendix A contains the formal definitions of command authorities and relationships, along with amplifying discussion. Appendix B presents the detailed discussion of a notional AOC. Appendix C presents the detailed discussion of a notional AFFOR staff, with breakdown by directorates and key responsibilities. Appendix D provides an overview of the theater air control system. Appendix E discusses accessing the Air Reserve Components.

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