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Tactical Command (TACOM), Operational Command (OPCOM), Tactical Control (TACON), and Operational Control (OPCON) are not actually the same thing in most ABCANZ Armies. They refer to different states of command, and imply different authorities over any subordinate units or personnel. However I'm not sure where I would find the references to explain and back this up. I'll post here if I manage to. Buckshot06(talk)04:59, 6 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
It is swear-word filled, and it is pretty gold standard for the British Army's chatter, though expressed informally very frequently. The two are not mutually exclusive; no doubt you've heard how soldiers talk. Did you see the reference to JWP 3 and JWP 5 at the bottom? It is my belief that they're quoting from JWP 3, of which the current versions are not posted publicly. However, a fifteen year old version has been mirrored by the Indians at http://indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com/web/Brit%20Joint%20Operations.pdf. Buckshot06(talk)14:09, 9 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
No, it seems the relevant publication is JWP 0-01.1, which has the terms and definitions. You will also note that that isn't on the web either. The ARRSE page remains the best publicly available reference. If you're interested in the way the British Army lives and operates, spend some time browsing there. Buckshot06(talk)15:28, 9 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
OK, got something I can pass on, but it's 1999 (though the definitions won't change very much). The Staff Officer's Handbook for 1999 is accessible at https://www.scribd.com/doc/60878592/Staff-Officers-Hand-Book. You will see at page 6 - 4 - 16 (460 of 511) that tactical control is defined as "The detailed and usually local direction and control of movement and manoeuvres necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned." The other states of command are listed in the pages above. The point is that TACON isn't exactly "under command" or "subordinate to." Cheers Buckshot06(talk)18:58, 9 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
As part of the Should Be SVG cleanup I have replaced the logo graphics with an updated SVG version. The old jpg one can still be found here. If any member of the unit would like to contact me to get a larger/adjusted/etc for official use, I am happy to provide it for citation credit only! (US Army Retired) — Will (talk) 17:18, 16 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]
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