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The JCS strengthens jointness through close mutual support and integration with
               the Army, Navy, and Air Force and continues to advance its task performance system
               to perform its inherent missions and functions. Also, it continues to strengthen
               warfighting capabilities led by the ROK Armed Forces by systematically developing
               its organizational structure, functions, and military capabilities that are optimized
               for future joint operations in preparation for wartime Operational Control (OPCON)
               transition.


               Army      The Army consists of the Army Headquarters, two Operations                    Chapter 3
                         Commands, Capital Defense Command, Special Warfare Command,
               Army Aviation Operations Command, Missile Command, Mobilization Force
               Command, and support units. Key organizations and assets of the Army are shown
               in [Chart 3-2].


               [Chart 3-2] Key Organizations and Assets of the Army


                                             Army HQ

                Ground Operations   Second Operations   Capital Defense   Special Warfare   Army Aviation
                  Command      Command     Command      Command  Operations Command
                                              Training and Doctrine   Mobilization Force
                      Personnel Command  Logistics Command             Missile Command
                                                 Command     Command
                  Corps (8)



                  Troops      Tanks   Armored vehicles  Field artillery/MLRS  Guided weapons  Helicopters
                Approx. 420,000  Approx. 2,130  Approx. 3,000  Approx. 6,200  Approx. 60  Approx. 560

                Tanks, armored vehicles, and field artillery/MLRS include the forces of the Marine Corps.
                The Ground Operations Command was established on January 1, 2019.

                 The Ground Operations Command integrates all operational elements within   Army
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               its operation area to conduct various ground operations. The Second Operations   video
               Command carries out the mission of maintaining stability and war sustainability
               of the joint rear area through integrated civilian-government-military operations.
               The Capital Defense Command protects key facilities and urban infrastructure   Navy
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               of Seoul to ensure the city maintains its functions as the capital. The Special   video
               Warfare Command is responsible for special operations in wartime and carries out
               peace support operations during peacetime, while the Army Aviation Operations
               Command is in charge of aviation operations. The Mobilization Force Command   Marine Corps
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               ensures the combat readiness posture of mobilization divisions and mobilization   video




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