Which position serves as the single point of contact between fire direction centers and the controlling authority?

• A. The Section Lead.
• B. The Commander.
• C. ADAFCO.
• D. The Weapons Director.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is who acts as the one-and-only bridge between Fire Direction Centers and the authority that rules engagements. The ADAFCO is that bridge. This position receives the controlling authority’s intent, ROE, and engagement priorities and translates them into actionable requests for the Fire Direction Centers, while also relaying the FDCs’ status and feasibility back to the authority. Centralizing this liaison ensures consistent, timely decisions and clear communication across the fire-control network. The other roles operate within their own domains—Commanders hold the authority, Weapons Directors control weapon employment within their units, and Section Leaders manage their teams—without serving as the formal interface to the FDCs for the controlling authority.