In organizational command structures, which authority is primarily responsible for administration and support rather than combat employment?

• A. ADCON
• B. OPCON
• C. TACON
• D. COCOM

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how different command authorities handle who runs daily administration and support versus who directs combat use of forces. Administrative Control focuses on the everyday management of forces—personnel, logistics, maintenance, services, and other support functions. It governs how units are organized, supplied, trained, and sustained, rather than directing how they are employed in battle. That separation means administration and support tasks fall under Administrative Control, not into directing combat actions.

In contrast, Operational Control and Tactical Control deal with how forces are used in missions and battles, and Combatant Command has broad authority over the overall operations of assigned forces. So they govern the actual employment and execution of combat tasks, not just administrative aspects. That’s why Administrative Control is the best fit for administration and support rather than combat employment.