AR 10-87 — Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, And Direct Reporting Units
AR 10-87 governs missions, functions, and command and staff relationships for Army Commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units within DA.
- Publication number: AR 10-87
- Title: ARMY COMMANDS, ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS, AND DIRECT REPORTING UNITS
- Date: 12/11/2017
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 10-87 identifies the Army organizations in these categories and describes their missions and functions. It addresses administrative control, combatant command relationships, cyberspace operations directives, and FORSCOM readiness responsibilities.
Applies to: This regulation applies to the following Army organizations:
Topics covered
- Army command missions
- Army service component commands
- Direct reporting units
- Administrative control
- Combatant command relationships
- Cyberspace operations authority
- FORSCOM readiness oversight
Questions and answers
What is administrative control under AR 10-87?
ADCON is not a command relationship. ADCON is direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support. (paragraph 1)
Who normally exercises ADCON for Army forces assigned to a combatant commander?
Normally, ASCCs exercise ADCON responsibilities for Army forces assigned to the CCDR within their area of responsibility (AOR). (paragraph 1)
What must Army organizations do regarding cyberspace operations orders?
ACOMs, ASCCs, DRUs, and all other Army organizations will comply with cyberspace operations (CO)-related orders and directives issued by ARCYBER (or designated delegates). (paragraph 1)
What is FORSCOM's mission?
FORSCOM trains and prepares a combat-ready, globally-responsive Total Force in order to build and sustain readiness to meet CCDR requirements. (paragraph 1)
What Reserve Component forces does FORSCOM oversee for training and readiness?
Exercises training and readiness oversight of the continental United States (CONUS)-based Reserve Component (RC) conventional forces not otherwise assigned to a CCMD, and CCMD-assigned forces as delegated by the SECARMY. (paragraph 2)