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