Which two elements are the basic elements of command and control?

• A. People and Information
• B. Time and Information
• C. Intelligence and Communications
• D. Resources and Logistics

Answer: (A)

The basic elements of command and control come down to people and information. Command and control are about people who have authority, make decisions, and direct actions, and the information they rely on to understand the situation, assess options, and issue orders. Without capable people, even perfect information can’t be acted on; without information, people can’t make informed decisions or coordinate effectively.

Time is a constraint that shapes how quickly decisions are made, but it isn’t a foundational element by itself. Intelligence and communications are components of the information flow—they’re part of what information includes and how it’s shared—but they don’t replace the essential pairing of human decision-makers and the information they use. Resources and logistics support operations, but they aren’t the two fundamental elements that define command and control.