Which of the following is a component command of U.S. Pacific Command?

• A. U.S. Army Europe
• B. U.S. Naval Forces Europe
• C. U.S. Pacific Air Forces
• D. U.S. Marine Forces Europe

Answer: (C)

Unified combatant commands rely on service component commands to provide forces from each military branch under the command’s authority. For USPACOM, which oversees the Indo-Pacific, the air component that reports to it is U.S. Pacific Air Forces. This unit brings together Air Force forces to plan, train, equip, and execute air and space operations within USPACOM’s area of responsibility, coordinating with Navy, Army, and Marine components to project and sustain air power in the region.

The other options are components associated with European Command, not USPACOM. U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) and Africa, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, and U.S. Marine Forces Europe operate under EUCOM, not USPACOM.