C2 functions are performed through an arrangement of which three elements?

• A. Leaders, Policies, and Technology
• B. Technology, Procedures, and People
• C. Programs, Processes, and People
• D. Technology, Standards, and People

Answer: (B)

C2 functions rely on three intertwined elements: people who make decisions and carry out actions, procedures that define the steps to take and ensure consistent responses, and technology that provides the data, tools, and communication channels to execute actions at scale. The option that lists Technology, Procedures, and People best fits this model because it explicitly pairs the tools with the instructions to act and the human operators who carry them out. Without technology, data and commands can’t flow efficiently; without procedures, responses become ad hoc; without people, there is no one to interpret, decide, or execute. The other choices mix in items like leaders, policies, standards, or programs that describe governance or broader concepts rather than the concrete operational trio needed for C2. So, technology, procedures, and people together provide the complete, actionable framework for effective command and control.