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Operational control

Term · Defense and military · MLC-T-DEF-001227

The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-DEF-001227
FieldDefense and military
AbbreviationOPCON
ReferencesJP 1, Vol 2
See alsoCombatant command; Combatant command (command authority); Tactical control
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.",
  "abbreviation": "OPCON",
  "see_also": [
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    "combatant command (command authority)",
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  "references": [
    "JP 1, Vol 2"
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/operational-control/"
}

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