COCOM (Combatant Command)

The Combatant Command (COCOM) refers to a unified military authority responsible for a specific geographic area or functional mission. It is a command structure within the U.S. military that oversees operations, forces, and resources in its designated domain, such as Europe or Africa, or for specific functions like cyber warfare. COCOMs coordinate and execute military activities to achieve strategic objectives, ensuring effective and unified action across services like Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. They operate under national directives but have the authority to manage and deploy forces within their assigned area or mission scope.