In the composite warfare C2 structure, which entity sits at the top?

• A. Officer in Tac command (OTC)
• B. Composite warfare commander (CWC)
• C. JFMCC
• D. MCC maritime coord cell

Answer: (C)

At the top sits the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC). In a joint maritime operation, the JFMCC holds the overall authority for maritime missions, setting objectives and coordinating all forces. The Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) then acts under the JFMCC to integrate and synchronize the various warfare areas (air, surface, subsurface, electronic, etc.). The Officer in Tactical Command handles a specific element within the plan, reporting to the appropriate warfare commander, and the Maritime Coordination Cell is a coordinating staff element that supports execution. So the JFMCC is the senior authority, with the CWC as the key integrator beneath, not the top.