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 maritime forces and assets, planning and coordinating maritime operations, or
accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force
maritime component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish
missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force
maritime component commander will normally be the commander with the
preponderance of maritime forces and the requisite command and control
capabilities. Also called JFMCC.
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