아프간전 당시 지휘 관계는 미국 대통령–국방 장관–중부 통합 사령관–각 중부 구성군 사령관–현지 지휘관 순으로 유지하였다.
During the Afghan War, the commanding relationship was maintained in order of the President of the United States—the Secretary of Defense—the commander of the Central United Command—the commander of each Central Command—the local commander.