In command relationships, what does Organic mean?

• A. Forces assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in its MTOE'd units
• B. Units permanently attached to another organization
• C. Forces not assigned to any military organization
• D. A temporary administrative arrangement for a unit in transit

Answer: (A)

Organic refers to forces that are permanently assigned to and form an integral part of a military organization, as listed in its MTOE-determined units. These units are built into the parent organization’s structure and provide its core capabilities, rather than being external attachments or temporary arrangements. This is why the answer matches best: it embodies a permanent, inherent relationship defined by the MTOE.

The other scenarios describe forces that are not part of the organic structure: units permanently attached to another organization are external to the parent’s organic list, forces not assigned to any organization are unassigned, and a temporary administrative arrangement in transit is a fleeting, non-permanent status.