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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM8 AFI10-207 4 APRIL 2008porting the entire installation (e.g., security forces, base operations, etc.). The CP remains the onlyinstallation C2 function authorized to receive and process Emergency Action Messages (EAM).Installation CPs will provide C2 support to tenant units to include relaying command directions, flightfollowing, and operational reporting. Tenant units must coordinate and communicate operationalrequirements involving host resources through the CP. Resulting MOAs will be developed IAW AFI25-201 and maintained on file.1.3. Organization.1.3.1. The MAJCOM command center is the focal point of the MAJCOM’s operations and conductsactivities according to MAJCOM plans and policies. MAJCOM command centers are organized as astaff agency under the MAJCOM commander, typically administratively aligned under the Director ofStaff (DS), Director of Operations (A3), or NAF/CC. The functional configuration of MAJCOM commandcenters is a MAJCOM prerogative; however, the MAJCOM command center should not be confusedwith the AFCHQ AOC.1.3.2. The installation CP is the focal point of a unit’s operation and conducts activities according toa unit’s plans and policies.1.3.2.1. The installation CP serves as the executive agency for C2 for commanders during routineoperations, emergencies, contingencies, and increased readiness. The CP/C2 center is a direct representativeof the commander and serves as the sole agency responsible for executing CP relatedC2 activities. CP functions and responsibilities will not be delegated to external agencies.1.3.2.2. The installation CP is a wing staff agency organized directly under the wing organizationalstructure. The CP Chief is tasked with the responsibility of operating the CP on behalf of thewing commander. As such, either the wing commander or vice wing commander will be thereporting official for the CP Chief. No additional operational layers of organization will be establishedbetween the CP Chief and the Wing Commander/Vice.1.4. Operational Unit Responsibility. The responsibility to establish, staff, and operate the CP resideswith the installation commander. If the host unit is not an operational unit, and an operational unit (grouplevel or higher) is tenant on the installation, the tenant unit may exercise this responsibility at installationcommander discretion. In this instance the command post operated by the tenant unit would serve as thecore 24/7/365 C2 node of the Installation Control Center (ICC). Exceptions are authorized if a writtenagreement exists between the units and MAJCOMs involved. (Note: MAJCOMs will forward writtenagreements to AF/A3O-AO). Regardless of “ownership,” the CP will always provide full C2 support toall installation units.1.5. CP Functional Areas.1.5.1. As a minimum, CPs consist of the following functional areas: Command and Control Operations(C2OP) with Emergency Action (EA) cell (if applicable); Reports; Training; and C2 Systems.These functional areas perform duties is support of four core competencies: Mission monitoring; EA;emergency management; and operational reporting (includes Status of Resources and Training System[SORTS]).1.5.2. MAJCOMs (in coordination with assigned or supported COCOMs) should consider, and mayspecify, additional peacetime/wartime functions for collocation or removal from the CP when not