Which are components of a CA Team?

• A. Public Affairs Officer, Intelligence, Security
• B. Captain, Lieutenant, S1, S2
• C. Engineers, Medics, Logistics
• D. Team SGT; TL; CANCO; Medic

Answer: (D)

A CA Team is a small, self-contained unit built to conduct civil affairs tasks with focused leadership, civil coordination, and medical support. The essential lineup includes the Team Sergeant, who provides enlisted leadership and run readiness; the Team Leader, who plans and commands on the ground; the CANCO (Civil Affairs NCO), who handles civil-military operations, liaises with local authorities, and coordinates civilian engagement; and a Medic, who delivers medical support and first aid in the field. This combination ensures the team can operate effectively in diverse environments, handling both civil liaison and basic medical needs.

Other options pull in roles or professionals that aren’t part of the standard CA Team composition. For example, public affairs, intelligence, and security are separate functions; simply listing ranks and staff sections isn’t a team makeup; and while a medic belongs in the CA Team, engineers and logistics are typically parallel support elements rather than core team members.