2-9. The ASCC completes its administrative responsibilities through ADCON—the direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support. ADCON includes organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations. It is a Service authority, not a joint authority. It is exercised under the authority of and is delegated by the Secretary of the Army. Regardless of whether Army forces are OPCON to the theater army or not, the theater army commander retains responsibility for ADCON of all Army forces. The ASCC normally has responsibility for—