command and control – (DOD) The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2. (JP 1). Referenced in ADP 3-0, ADP 5-0, ADP 6-0, ADP 6-22, FM 3-07, FM 3-96, FM 4-0, ATP 3-01.15, ATP 3-06, ATP 3-06.1, ATP 3-20.98, ATP 3-21.50, ATP 3-52.2, ATP 3-90.98, ATP 3-92, ATP 3-96.1.