The CJFACC stands for which role?

• A. Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander
• B. Chief Joint Forces Aviation Control
• C. Coalition Joint Flight Analysis Command
• D. Central Joint Force Air Coordination Council

Answer: (A)

CJFACC refers to the Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander. This is the senior air power authority in a joint or coalition operation, responsible for planning and executing all air operations within the theater. The role blends air power across services and coalitions, setting priorities, allocating aircraft and crews, and coordinating with land and maritime components to achieve the joint force’s objectives. It also involves deconflicting airspace, arranging ISR support, airlift, and close air support, and ensuring unity of effort under the theater command and the air operations plan. The other names don’t reflect the official title or scope of this authority, so they wouldn’t accurately describe the role.