In command relationships, what does Attached mean?

• A. Units permanently placed in an organization
• B. Units temporarily placed in an organization, with the gaining unit assuming responsibility for their administration and logistics
• C. Forces composed of civilian personnel
• D. Gaining unit controls only tactical operations

Answer: (B)

In command relationships, attached means a unit is temporarily placed under another unit to accomplish a specific mission or task. The key point is that the gaining unit takes responsibility for that unit’s administration and logistics for the duration of the attachment. So day-to-day support like personnel actions, supply and maintenance, transportation, and other admin responsibilities shift to the receiving unit, enabling seamless integration for the operation. The attached unit may still operate under its own command structure for the mission, but the receiving unit handles its admin and support needs during the attachment. Once the mission or time period ends, the unit typically returns to its parent organization.