Which element provides command and control for the battery?

• A. Command Element
• B. Fire Direction Center
• C. Sensor Element
• D. Launch Section

Answer: (A)

Command and control means directing and coordinating all parts of the battery to accomplish the mission. The Command Element sits at the top of the battery organization, planning operations, issuing orders, and maintaining communications with higher headquarters, effectively directing the Fire Direction Center, Sensor Element, and Launch Sections. The Fire Direction Center handles the targeting data and firing solutions, but it doesn’t command the entire battery. The Sensor Element provides targeting and situational data, while the Launch Section executes the firing orders. Because the role of directing, coordinating, and supervising the battery’s activities rests with the leadership element, the Command Element is responsible for command and control.