Command and control (military)

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In the military: The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2.

Source: Field Manual 3-0 Operations, 2001, United States Army

[edit] See Also:

• C4ISTAR
• Command and control warfare
• JFACHQ
• Ubiquitous command and control
• Global Command and Control System
• Global Command and Control System-Army
• Worldwide Military Command and Control System
• NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency
• Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems
• 8th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
• Future Combat Systems Command and Control Vehicle
• NC3A
• GCCS-A
• NACISA