Overview
While integral to theatre command and control, air command and control brings to an integrated force skilled air power practitioners, effective decision support systems and a network of distributed control nodes (eg Theatre Air Control System).
Key Terms
Command
The authority which a commander in the military lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
Control
The authority exercised by a commander over part of the activities of subordinate organisations, or other organisations not normally under their command, which encompasses the responsibility for implementing orders or directives.
Command and control
The process and means for the exercise of authority over, and lawful direction of, assigned forces.