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- abbreviation US, military
operational control (Command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command.)
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After the transfer of operational control, called OPCON, the U.S. and South Korean militaries will be run by two separate commands linked by liaison officers and coordination centers and cells.
Stars and Stripes 2010
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After the transfer of operational control, called OPCON, the U.S. and South Korean militaries will be run by two separate commands linked by liaison officers and coordination centers and cells.
Stars and Stripes 2010
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I do not believe that the order placing Colonel Pappas in charge gave him the authority to direct the M. P.s 'activities in direct OPCON (ph) conditions.
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When a single tank or mechanized infantry platoon is OPCON or a light infantry platoon is attached, the platoon leader serves as the principal advisor to the supported headquarters commander.
FM 71-1 Appendix H Integration of Heavy/Light Forces United States Army 1998
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In some circumstances, tank or mechanized infantry sections may be task organized to light infantry companies, normally as OPCON elements.
FM 71-1 Appendix H Integration of Heavy/Light Forces United States Army 1998
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The CP may act as the point of contact for attached or OPCON units.
FM 71-1 Chapter 2 Battle Command United States Army 1998
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OPCON authority allows the gaining commander to direct units or personnel to accomplish specific missions or tasks, usually limited by function, time, or location.
FM 71-1 Chapter 2 Battle Command United States Army 1998
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In addition to the organic and attached elements normally associated with a company team (as discussed in Chapter 1 of this manual), the company team may receive additional CS and CSS elements when it is OPCON or attached to a light force.
FM 71-1 Appendix H Integration of Heavy/Light Forces United States Army 1998
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OPCON does not include administrative or logistical support.
FM 71-1 Chapter 2 Battle Command United States Army 1998
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The command relationship between a light unit and a heavy unit can be either attached or OPCON.
FM 71-1 Appendix H Integration of Heavy/Light Forces United States Army 1998
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