Definition: (DOD) The commander within a
unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to
the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment
of land forces, planning and coordinating land operations, or accomplishing such
operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force land component
commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks
assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force land component commander
will normally be the commander with the preponderance of land forces and the
requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFLCC.

