What is control?

• A. The regulation of forces and war fighting functions to accomplish the mission and accordance with the commanders intent.
• B. The allocation of resources.
• C. The development of strategies.
• D. The communication of orders.

Answer: (A)

Control is the regulation of how and when forces and warfighting functions are used to accomplish the mission, in line with the commander's intent. It means watching the operation, directing actions, making decisions, and adjusting as needed so everything stays aligned with the overall plan and priorities. This keeps different parts of the operation—movement, fires, sustainment, information—working together smoothly and responding to changing conditions.

The other ideas describe related but distinct activities: allocating resources focuses on getting what’s needed, planning or developing strategies is about deciding what to do at a higher level, and communicating orders is about issuing instructions. Control specifically ties those elements together in execution, ensuring the mission is achieved as intended.