text: Overview
  COMMANDRELATIONSHIPSFORFORCIBLEENTRYOPERATIONS
  1-49. The JFC has full authority to assign missions, redirect efforts, and direct coordination between
  subordinate commanders to ensure unity of command. He may organize the forcible entry force as a
  subordinate joint task force or the forcible entry force may be organized from a component. An initiating
  directive provides guidance on command relationships and other pertinent instructions for the duration of
  theforcibleentryoperation.Jointforcecommandersubordinatecommandrelationshipsmayinclude:
  FunctionalComponentCommanders
  1-50. Designating joint force functional component commanders, allows resolution of joint issues at the
  functional component level and enhances component interaction at that level. Delegating control of the
  forcible entry operation to a functional component commander permits the JFC to focus on other
  responsibilities in the operational areas. Based on the JFC’s guidance, the forcible entry operation maybe
  conducted by a functional component commander. (Refer to JP 3-30, JP 3-32, and JP 3-02 for more
  information.)Responsibilitieswhenorganizedunderfunctionallinesincludethefollowing:
  (cid:122) Joint force land component commander (JFLCC). Plans, coordinates, and employs designated
  forces or capabilities for joint land operations in support of the joint force commander’s
  CONOPS. Normally commands forcible entry operations that involve airborne or air assaults
  thatoriginate from land bases, and typicallydesignates subordinate airborne and air assault task
  forcecommanders.
  Airborne task force commander (ABNTFC). Serves as the airborne assault force
  (cid:132)
  commander’s(ABNAFC) higherecheloncommander.TheABNTFCmaybethejointforce
  commander or ground commander, depending upon experience and the scope of the
  operation. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and employment of designated
  airborne forcible entry forces or capabilities in the support of the joint force commander’s
  CONOPS.The ABNTFChasoverallresponsibilityto synchronizeandintegratetheactions
  of assigned, attached, and supporting air capabilities or forces in time, space, and purpose.
  The command relationships established between the joint force commander, ABNAFC,
  commander, airlift force; joint force air component commander (JFACC), and other
  designatedcommandersoftheforcibleentryforcearekeytomissionsuccess.
  Air assault task force commander (AATFC). Serves as the overall commander of the air
  (cid:132)
  assaulttask force (AATF) using fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft deploying fromland-based
  facilities and ships. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and employment of
  designated air assault forcible entry forces or capabilities in the support of the joint force
  commander’s CONOPS. The AATFC ensures continuity of command throughout the
  operation by forming and employing the AATF, which is a temporary group of integrated
  forcestailoredto a specificmissionunderthecommandof a singleheadquarters.
  (cid:122) Joint force air component commander (JFACC). Synchronizes and integrates the actions of
  assigned, attached, and supporting air capabilities or forces in time, space, and purpose in
  support of the joint force commander’s CONOPS. The JFACC coordinates with the supported
  functional component commander or joint task force commander to establish airspace control
  andairdefenseplansinsupportof a forcibleentryoperation.
  (cid:122) Joint force maritime component commander (JFMCC). Plans, coordinates, and employs
  designated forces or capabilities for joint maritime operations in support of the joint force
  commander’sCONOPS.
  Commander, amphibious task force (CATF) and commander, landing force (CLF)
  (cid:132)
  amphibious assault forcible entry operations include air and land assaults that originate
  fromthe sea. The amphibious force is organized to best accomplish the mission based
  onthe CONOPS.
  Establishing command relationship between the CATF, CLF, and other designated
  (cid:132)
  commanders of the amphibious force is an important decision. An establishing directive is
  essential to ensure unity of effort within the amphibious force. Normally, a support
  relationshipisestablishedbetweentheCATFandCLFbytheJFCorestablishingauthority.