In the three-tier command structure, who is Tier 1?

• A. Principle Warfare Commander
• B. Functional Group Commander
• C. Resource Coordinator
• D. Sea Combat Commander

Answer: (A)

In this structure, the person who has the overall responsibility for coordinating and directing all warfare efforts is the Principal Warfare Commander. This role oversees the big picture of the battlespace, integrating information and decisions across different warfare domains and guiding how assets are employed to achieve the mission. The other roles operate under this top-level command: a Functional Group Commander manages a specific warfare function (such as air or surface warfare) at a tier below, and the Resource Coordinator handles the allocation and availability of resources and assets to support those efforts. The Sea Combat Commander is a specialized warfare leader within the broader structure, not the top-level integrator.