Who is the overall commander of the Air Assault Task Force?

• A. Air Assault Task Force Commander
• B. Joint Operations Commander
• C. Ground Commander
• D. Air Force Commander

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is unity of command within a task force. The person in charge of an Air Assault Task Force has the authority to direct all units assigned to that task force, both air and ground, to synchronize their actions for the mission. That role is the Air Assault Task Force Commander, because they hold overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing the operation across all components.

Think of it as the single point of authority who ensures air mobility, fire support, and ground maneuver work together smoothly. A Joint Operations Commander would operate at a higher, broader level than the specific task force; a Ground Commander would lead only the ground elements, not the entire task force; and an Air Force Commander would manage the air component, not the overall task force authority.