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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM92 AFI10-207 4 APRIL 2008common facility. Each CP element has its own CP managers, chain of command and C2 responsibilities.Controllers in a collocated CP may share information with one another but do not share work, i.e.,controllers are not trained to perform one another’s taskings or support the C2 requirements ofcommanders other than their own or those with whom there is an approved MOA. Additionally, bothadministrative control (ADCON) and tactical control (TACON) of CP controllers reside with thecommander and CP managers from each controller's component. This type of CP only applies to a CPwhose elements are from different components, where organization of a combined CP is deemedimpractical. This type of CP is not applicable where only active duty, guard or reserve CP elements areconcerned (component pure).Combined Command Post—Not applicable above wing level. A CP comprised of CP elements fromtwo or more separate wings/units from different components (active duty, guard or reserve) who share acommon facility with each element responsive to the same CP managers. The CP manager team willnormally be a mixture of the components involved (e.g., a CP Chief who is from the reserve and a CPSuperintendent who is active duty or guard). ADCON of controllers resides with the component they area member of, i.e., reservists work administratively for reservists. TACON of controllers falls to the CPmanagers who assure the combined CP facilitates C2 for all supported commanders. Combined CPscontinue to have two or more distinct chains of command, depending on the number of CPs comingtogether to form the combined CP; however, this number will not exceed three (i.e., one for eachcomponent). Controllers in a combined CP are trained on every mission supported by the combined CPand can float from one position to another; however, Title 10 and Title 32 considerations limit the abilityfor an active duty controller to execute a state mission and likewise preclude a Title 32 guard controllerfrom executing Title 10 related functions when serving solely in Title 32 capacity. This type of CP appliesto a CP where the determination has been made that component specific mission aspects can be mutuallysupported by the CP console crew in most instances. This type of CP is not applicable where CP elementsfrom only one component are concerned (component pure).Command and Control (C2)—The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designatedcommander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. C2 functions areperformed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and proceduresemployed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating and controlling forces, and operations inthe accomplishment of the mission.Command and Control System—The facilities, equipment, communications, procedures, andpersonnel essential to a commander for planning, directing, and controlling operations of assigned forcespursuant to the mission.Command Center—A facility from which a commander and his/her representative direct operations andcontrol forces. It is organized to gather, process, analyze, display, and disseminate planning andoperational data and perform other related tasks.Command Post (CP)—A C2 center from which the commander and staff direct actions in support of theunit's assigned mission. The CP is the focal point of the unit operation, and as such receives anddisseminates orders, information, and requests necessary for the C2 of assigned forces and operations.Each Air Force base has some type of CP--base, wing, major command (MAJCOM)- or a combination ofCPs at the same base. The number of personnel required to operate a CP depends on the missionsupported. Air Mobility Control Centers (AMCCs) are primarily located overseas with the exception ofDyess AFB TX. The DOD defines a command post as a unit or sub-unit’s headquarters where thecommander and the staff perform their activities. In combat, a unit or sub-unit’s headquarters is often