well that explains who had OPCON yesterday (no one)
Our military units are now, in fact, independent and somewhat isolated, and they are acting based on general instructions given to them in advance.
March 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
well that explains who had OPCON yesterday (no one)
(technically SOCOM has Combatant Command, the authority, over the TSOCs while the geographic combatant commands have OPCON, but parsing COCOM vs OPCON is also boring nerd shit)
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
(technically SOCOM has Combatant Command, the authority, over the TSOCs while the geographic combatant commands have OPCON, but parsing COCOM vs OPCON is also boring nerd shit)
Reminder that SOCOM has been up to their eyeballs with the strikes to date and I'm still not clear to what degree SOUTHCOM has been directly involved in terms of OPCON of the strike assets and targeting
October 17, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Reminder that SOCOM has been up to their eyeballs with the strikes to date and I'm still not clear to what degree SOUTHCOM has been directly involved in terms of OPCON of the strike assets and targeting
I've posted a couple times about authorities, and it sounds like boring dork shit but it actually is extremely important to understand this whole mess
Prior to the Goldwater-Nichols Act becoming law in 1986, command authorities in the US military were a messy smorgasbord of service and other chains
Prior to the Goldwater-Nichols Act becoming law in 1986, command authorities in the US military were a messy smorgasbord of service and other chains
Yes but also no...SOCOM (really JSOC) has been running unilateral ops in CENTCOM and AFRICOM since shortly after 9/11
I'll do a thread on it later
I'll do a thread on it later
January 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
And that's how SOCOM (JSOC) has been conducting military operations in SOUTHCOM's geographic AOR without SOUTHCOM having OPCON
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
And that's how SOCOM (JSOC) has been conducting military operations in SOUTHCOM's geographic AOR without SOUTHCOM having OPCON
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This is ridiculous. As many others are asking, if North Korea took military action right now, who would be in charge of South Korea’s response?
My question just now to the South Korean presidential office. Will update ASAP on their response.
December 8, 2024 at 4:40 AM
CFC OPCON transfer in:
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Other Key Takeaways:
The United States and South Korea appear aligned on their desire to complete OPCON transfer from the United States to South Korea by 2029. South Korea needs to continue investing in its defense and modernizing its military to meet the US’s requirements for OPCON transfer.
The United States and South Korea appear aligned on their desire to complete OPCON transfer from the United States to South Korea by 2029. South Korea needs to continue investing in its defense and modernizing its military to meet the US’s requirements for OPCON transfer.
April 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Other Key Takeaways:
The United States and South Korea appear aligned on their desire to complete OPCON transfer from the United States to South Korea by 2029. South Korea needs to continue investing in its defense and modernizing its military to meet the US’s requirements for OPCON transfer.
The United States and South Korea appear aligned on their desire to complete OPCON transfer from the United States to South Korea by 2029. South Korea needs to continue investing in its defense and modernizing its military to meet the US’s requirements for OPCON transfer.
THAAD batteries is very much currently a doubt considering the sole source is the IRGC and I would have 'questions' about that happening to a US battery
also the UEWR in Qatar has a weird OPCON relationship, weirder than the one at RAF Fylingdales
also the UEWR in Qatar has a weird OPCON relationship, weirder than the one at RAF Fylingdales
so Iran has apparently knocked out and destroyed / disabled to some extent two U.S. THAAD batteries
This is a massive deal. Aside from the expense, this is not a weapon system we just have a ton of lying around. You don't replace these easily.
defencesecurityasia.com/en/irgc-dest...
This is a massive deal. Aside from the expense, this is not a weapon system we just have a ton of lying around. You don't replace these easily.
defencesecurityasia.com/en/irgc-dest...
IRGC Destroys Second US THAAD System in Gulf, Wipes Out UAE Radar and $1.1 Billion Qatar Early Warning Shield — Iran Declares Missile Dominance - Defence Security Asia
IRGC precision strikes reportedly destroy a second US THAAD system, its UAE radar, and Qatar’s $1.1 billion early warning system, exposing fractures in America’s Gulf missile defence architecture and ...
defencesecurityasia.com
March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
THAAD batteries is very much currently a doubt considering the sole source is the IRGC and I would have 'questions' about that happening to a US battery
also the UEWR in Qatar has a weird OPCON relationship, weirder than the one at RAF Fylingdales
also the UEWR in Qatar has a weird OPCON relationship, weirder than the one at RAF Fylingdales
It is 2026. USFK says it will transfer OPCON in the next 3 years. It is 2015. USFK says it will transfer OPCON in the next 3 years. It is 2007. USFK says
April 24, 2026 at 7:55 AM
It is 2026. USFK says it will transfer OPCON in the next 3 years. It is 2015. USFK says it will transfer OPCON in the next 3 years. It is 2007. USFK says
As everyone know combatant commanders definitely have the authority to claim OPCON of service retained assets unilaterally, much less assets who are already OPCON'd to another CCMD
That's why it's called the Combatant Commander Orders Book and not, say, the SDECDEF's Orders Book
That's why it's called the Combatant Commander Orders Book and not, say, the SDECDEF's Orders Book
The implication that a bunch of aircraft carriers just ended up moving towards Iran while everybody in the administration opposed strikes on Iran is really funny. Oh boy who could possibly be directing these assets, must be general something or other not the president or his secdef
April 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
As everyone know combatant commanders definitely have the authority to claim OPCON of service retained assets unilaterally, much less assets who are already OPCON'd to another CCMD
That's why it's called the Combatant Commander Orders Book and not, say, the SDECDEF's Orders Book
That's why it's called the Combatant Commander Orders Book and not, say, the SDECDEF's Orders Book
If I was in Congress a key thing I'd be doing for oversight is getting more insight into what the OPCON channels are for the strikes and which CCMD had targeting determination and strike authority
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My entirely speculative theory, which this is still mostly consistent with, is that Hegseth was basically reaching past Holsey to conduct operations in SOUTHCOM’s area of responsibility but not *under* SOUTHCOM, and he put his foot down about chain of command and legality and was dismissed for it.
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If I was in Congress a key thing I'd be doing for oversight is getting more insight into what the OPCON channels are for the strikes and which CCMD had targeting determination and strike authority
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So there's layers to this
The TSOCs in a specific AOR are under the OPCON of the Geographic CCMD and have a DIRLAUTH-esque coordinating relationship with the SOCOM mothership
SOCOM's unilateral global CT authorities have been de facto delegated solely to JSOC
The TSOCs in a specific AOR are under the OPCON of the Geographic CCMD and have a DIRLAUTH-esque coordinating relationship with the SOCOM mothership
SOCOM's unilateral global CT authorities have been de facto delegated solely to JSOC
I don't know exactly where you go beyond that in rooting out the special operations cult of lawlessness, but an immediate start would be abolishing SOCOM as its own combatant command and requiring, by law, such operations be conducted only through the regular geographic commands.
November 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So there's layers to this
The TSOCs in a specific AOR are under the OPCON of the Geographic CCMD and have a DIRLAUTH-esque coordinating relationship with the SOCOM mothership
SOCOM's unilateral global CT authorities have been de facto delegated solely to JSOC
The TSOCs in a specific AOR are under the OPCON of the Geographic CCMD and have a DIRLAUTH-esque coordinating relationship with the SOCOM mothership
SOCOM's unilateral global CT authorities have been de facto delegated solely to JSOC
What happened to CALL? DARPA? TRADOC? Who’s doing the testing? And writing the doctrine? Are those units going to be OPCON? Attached? Probably won’t be Organic? Someone wrote “government is a serious job for serious people” and those aren’t serious people.
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October 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
What happened to CALL? DARPA? TRADOC? Who’s doing the testing? And writing the doctrine? Are those units going to be OPCON? Attached? Probably won’t be Organic? Someone wrote “government is a serious job for serious people” and those aren’t serious people.
I've been hearing this from Belarus exile sources. Some 12 000 Belarus soldiers would be part of the attacking force, under Russian opcon
Zelensky warns: Putin is planning something in Belarus with summer 2025 military drills, per Clash. Russia may use Zapad-2025 exercises as cover for new attacks, potentially targeting Ukraine, Poland, or Lithuania.
May 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I've been hearing this from Belarus exile sources. Some 12 000 Belarus soldiers would be part of the attacking force, under Russian opcon
I saw the Lamb break four seals and, lo, came 4 riders: COCOM, OPCON, TACON, ADCON.
I saw the Lamb break four seals and, lo, came four riders: Sight Picture, Steady Hold, Breath Control, and Trigger Squeeze.
I saw the Lamb break four seals and, lo, came four riders: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act.
May 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I saw the Lamb break four seals and, lo, came 4 riders: COCOM, OPCON, TACON, ADCON.
i wonder if that's where they're running the strikes out of? tho ig its more likely for SOCOM to be taking opcon of milley-vanilley SOUTHCOM assets instead of SOCOM running SOCOM shit off the SOCOM batcave?
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
i wonder if that's where they're running the strikes out of? tho ig its more likely for SOCOM to be taking opcon of milley-vanilley SOUTHCOM assets instead of SOCOM running SOCOM shit off the SOCOM batcave?
in what universe is that TRANSCOM's responsibility lmfao
unless they're talking the standard OPCON/TACON dick dance of stratlift assets specifically that is nonsensical (and is sourced to a CENTCOM response to the IG so 🙃)
unless they're talking the standard OPCON/TACON dick dance of stratlift assets specifically that is nonsensical (and is sourced to a CENTCOM response to the IG so 🙃)
Smells like Blame Shifting:
"The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) was responsible for global lift and logistics support to theater, as well as aircraft flushing—the rapid removal of air assets from an area under attack or threat."
"The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) was responsible for global lift and logistics support to theater, as well as aircraft flushing—the rapid removal of air assets from an area under attack or threat."
September 16, 2026 at 1:17 AM
in what universe is that TRANSCOM's responsibility lmfao
unless they're talking the standard OPCON/TACON dick dance of stratlift assets specifically that is nonsensical (and is sourced to a CENTCOM response to the IG so 🙃)
unless they're talking the standard OPCON/TACON dick dance of stratlift assets specifically that is nonsensical (and is sourced to a CENTCOM response to the IG so 🙃)
The Theater Components (TSOCs) are under the Operational Control (OPCON) of their CCMD. Eg, while SOCOM has responsibility for equipping/resourcing and providing units to SOCCENT, SOCCENT's operational chain runs up to the Commander of CENTCOM, not SOCOM
September 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The Theater Components (TSOCs) are under the Operational Control (OPCON) of their CCMD. Eg, while SOCOM has responsibility for equipping/resourcing and providing units to SOCCENT, SOCCENT's operational chain runs up to the Commander of CENTCOM, not SOCOM
There are two types of Combatant Commands: geographic and functional. Geographic are straightforward; their AOR is bounded by lines on a map. When forces cross the line into that geographic AOR, a CHange of Operational Control (OPCON), or CHOP, occurs. That means transfer of authority
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
There are two types of Combatant Commands: geographic and functional. Geographic are straightforward; their AOR is bounded by lines on a map. When forces cross the line into that geographic AOR, a CHange of Operational Control (OPCON), or CHOP, occurs. That means transfer of authority
Hard at work on the DANGER CLOSE OPCON - Operational Control tool! DANGER CLOSE is a solo+ TTRPG, and OPCON functions primarily as an interactive character sheet. However, I'm building in a lot of tricks that automate a lot of processes. And as it's about telling a story...
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hard at work on the DANGER CLOSE OPCON - Operational Control tool! DANGER CLOSE is a solo+ TTRPG, and OPCON functions primarily as an interactive character sheet. However, I'm building in a lot of tricks that automate a lot of processes. And as it's about telling a story...
S. Korea panel urges joint command ahead of OPCON transfer
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S. Korea panel urges joint command ahead of OPCON transfer - UPI.com
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January 21, 2026 at 2:51 AM
S. Korea panel urges joint command ahead of OPCON transfer
Are they protecting fed property? Providing security to fed LE during LE activities? Repelling an invasion? Are they detailed to assist DHS in a DSCA status? Are they under direct DoD opcon for repelling invasion? This is where ppl can get confused, which is bad for both discipline and morale.
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June 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Are they protecting fed property? Providing security to fed LE during LE activities? Repelling an invasion? Are they detailed to assist DHS in a DSCA status? Are they under direct DoD opcon for repelling invasion? This is where ppl can get confused, which is bad for both discipline and morale.
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Anyone can make an honest mistake about misunderstanding published OPCON relationships
When you do it 3 times in the same SVTC after being corrected I start to think you might not be operating in good faith
When you do it 3 times in the same SVTC after being corrected I start to think you might not be operating in good faith
August 12, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Anyone can make an honest mistake about misunderstanding published OPCON relationships
When you do it 3 times in the same SVTC after being corrected I start to think you might not be operating in good faith
When you do it 3 times in the same SVTC after being corrected I start to think you might not be operating in good faith
This was basically how this clause was used for the first 15 years of SOCOM's existence...SOF primarily operated under the OPCON of the geographic combatant command they were operating in, which exceptions being limited SOF-specific instances requiring exquisite/sensitive expertise
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This was basically how this clause was used for the first 15 years of SOCOM's existence...SOF primarily operated under the OPCON of the geographic combatant command they were operating in, which exceptions being limited SOF-specific instances requiring exquisite/sensitive expertise