3 Flashcards
Ops 203c
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Identify the message components of an ATO
Sets; set ID’s; data fields
Identify differences between data fields in an ATO
sets = each msn; set IDs = first part of each line; data fields = data in each line
State the purpose of SPINS
Provide the aircrews and planning staff critical guidance on how to execute the ATO
Recall Air Operations Center (AOC) SPINS Coordinator responsibilities.
dev and pub = CPD and SPINS coordinator
209 ATO Coordinator
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Identify the ATO Coordinator functional area of assignment
prevent corruption of JFC and JFACC guidance to ensure accurately integrated in all ATO processes
Identify ATO Coordinator primary responsibilities
Facilitate comm of JFACC intent; ensure integration of STO; SAP; IO; and maintain ATO coord folder
State how the ATO coordinator interacts with various teams during the air planning cycle
key air planning cycle meetings
Describe the information contained in an ATO Coordination Folder
AOD; JIPTL; MAAP; Recce; ATO; ACO; ROE; SPINS; JIB brief; Op Assessment
State what the ATO Coordinator does with the ATO Coordination Folder contents after ATO execution
unk
Identify who is responsible for the information contained in the ATO Coordination Folder supplemental and feedback sheets.
ATO Coord maybe
411 Target Nomination
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Identify the two types of capabilities that cause effects with targets
Lethal and non lethal
Identify the product that is used to give guidance in selecting targets to produce effects
AOD
Identify the lists that component Target Nomination Lists (TNL) need to be scrubbed against for deconfliction
Restricted Target List (RTL) and No-Strike List (NSL)
Define Sensitive Targets.
Effects on non-combatant pers exceed established nat’l lvl notification thresholds
501 MAAP Team
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Define MAAP
A plan that contains key info that forms the foundation of the ATO
Identify the charter of the MAAP Team
Build daily MAPP
Define Air Allocation
The translation of the air apportionment decision into total numbers of sorties by wpn sys type avail for each obj and task
Identify key inputs to the MAAP Team
JFC = apportionment; JFACC = AOD (op concept; prioritized op obj; PTO; PTT); TET = JIPTL and target folders
Identify the importance of the Air Operations Directive (AOD) to the MAAP team
drives the air attack plan
Identify weather inputs to the MAAP team
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Identify Global Positioning System (GPS) impacts on the MAAP team
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Identify component liaison inputs to the MAAP team
resources; disposition of forces; unfilled requests (ASR)
Identify logistical inputs to the MAAP team
AFFOR and CST
Match the individual MAAP Team planning cells to their responsibilities
Force Allocation; Force Application; EW SEAD; Air to Air; CAS; Force Enhancement (ISR; C2; CSAR); IO; Tankers; STO; Airlift; Space; Info Mgmt
Identify outputs of the MAAP Team
MAAP data; MAPP decision briefing; SPINS; Airspace Requirements
State the primary purpose of MAAP Worksheets.
Confirm msn data accuracy in Theater Air Planner (TAP)
502 Air to Gnd Wpns and Muns
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Identify the effects achieved by employing various weapon types
Cratering in preferred effect for roads and runways (delayed fuse; hardened case F109)
Identify the characteristics associated with various PGM and GP bombs
Blu 109; hardened case of Mk 84; 109 = GBU 31; GBU 10 for laser
Identify various characters used in an SCL.
Elements separated by x; 15 chars; last num always = num of external fuel tanks
503 Jt Air Spt
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Identify the two types of air support requests
pre planned and immediate
Describe the flow of both preplanned and immediate air support requests
Preplanned on ATO; immediate late for ATO submission
Identify the purpose of the AIRSUPREQ message
Requests for preplanned and immediate CAS; interdiction; recce; surv; escort; helicoptor airlift; and other acft msns
Identify the proper flow of the AIRSUPREQ message
From spt’d component to spt’ing air-capable component (JFACC)
Identify the purpose of the ALLOREQ message
Provide JFACC and JFC an estimate of tota air effort; ID excess acft sorties; ID unfilled air requirements
Identify the proper flow of the ALLOREQ message
from air-capable component to JFACC
Identify the characteristics of scheduled and on-call missions
scheduled in ATO for assigned target; on-call in ATO as ground or air alert
Identify the relationship between the two types of air support requests and the two types of missions
preplanned = scheduled or on-call msns in ATO; immediate fullfilled by on-call
Identify the purpose of GARS
standardized battlespace area reference sys across the DOD; based on long and lat
Describe the GARS structure and nomenclature.
divides earth into 30 min x 30 min cells; each cell ID by 5-char designation; start 180 E; 90 S
Define Kill Box
3-dim Fire Spt Coord Measure (FSCM) used to facilitate integration of surface fires
Identify the terminology used during Kill Box operations
Established = in effect; On-order = planned but does not have an effective time; Open = open w/out further coord (active; acft flying; cold; not active); Closed = fires not allowed; Canx = no longer established
Identify the types of Kill Boxes and their purpose.
Blue = air-to-surface; Purple = blue + indirect surface-to-surface
511
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Identify the primary difference between deliberate and DT procedures
time
Define Time-Sensitive Targets (TST)
A TST is a JFC-designated target or target type of such high importance to the accomplishment of the JFC’s mission and objectives or one that presents such a significant strategic or operational threat to friendly forces or allies; that the JFC dedicates intelligence collection and attack assets or is willing to divert assets away from other targets in order to F2T2EA such targets
Define High-Payoff Targets (HPT)
HPTs are targets that are considered crucial for success of friendly component commanders’ missions; but are not JFC-approved TSTs
Identify who sets the basic procedural framework for TST targeting
The JFC’s guidance and objectives set the procedural framework for components to expedite targeting TSTs.
Identify criteria the JFC uses to determine TST engagement approval authority
Normally; component commanders are delegated certain authorities to include engagement approval authority; collection management authority; coordinating authority; and parameters governing CD or consequence management
Identify TST planning functions of the Strategy Division (SRD)
Recommend TST priorities to JFACC; Incorporate dynamic targeting guidance in AOD; Draft TST-specific ROE with advice from Judge Advocate
Identify TST planning roles of the Combat Plans Division (CPD) functional teams
TET: Prioritize Target List (JIPTL) to include TST priorities; MAAP: Task weapons & sensors for TST prosecution in each ATO Use commander’s guidance; expected execution frequency; tgt priority; desired response time; tgt loc; available support; C2 Plans: Develop C2 / Data Link Plan; ATO Production: Publish ATO
Identify TST planning responsibilities of the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Division (ISRD)
Conduct IPOE; Threat analysis; Collection requirements; Weaponeering; Produce ISR synchronization matrix
Identify typical manning of the Dynamic Targeting Cell (DTC)
DTC Chief; Deputy DTC Chief; Attack Coordinator; Targets Duty Officer (TDO); Targets Technician; Ground Track Coordinator
Describe characteristics of each phase of the F2T2EA model.
F2T2EA: Find; Fix; Track; Target; Engage; and Assess
601
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Recall the core team members of the ATO Production Team
ATO Production Team Chief; the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC; the TBMCS AODB Manager; and ATO Production Team Technicians
List required inputs for joint ATO production
FrOB data (time permitting; initially established during deliberate planning; otherwise during crisis action planning); Tactical Information (TACINFO); Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL); Airspace Coordinating Measures (ACM); MAAP developed daily ABP from Mission Planning Worksheets (MPW); Airlift missions ready for import by Airlift Import Services (AIS); Completed component ABPs; External Air Support Requests (AIRSUPREQ); SPINS; Plain Language Addresses (PLA) for Defense Message System (DMS) transmission
Identify the primary factor that drives the daily schedule of the joint ATO production process
Battle Rhythm
Identify the primary TBMCS applications used to produce the joint ATO.
TAP is an automated tool that translates the MAAP into a complete USMTF ATO
603
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State the purpose of TAP
Plan air operations for the JFACC through the creation of a single integrated ABP.
State actions an operator can perform in each of the four operating modes of TAP.
NEUTRAL: “IDLE” ABP MANAGEMENT Create; edit; backup; recover; add; delete; merge ABPs; SETUP: Manipulate resources; Tactical information; External requests; PLANNING: Create missions within a selected ABP Pair resources against demands i.e. aircraft to targets; Request and schedule support; Build packages; Identify potential conflicts; OUTPUT: Used primarily to send the ATO “out the door” as a tasking order.
605
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Describe the purpose of the Create ABP procedure
Create is designed to assist the user in copying previous database information as well as repetitive missions that exist from another ABP into the ABP being built.
Describe the purpose of the Create Similar procedure
Used to create an identical copy of a selected ABP and assign it a new ABP ID; Process identical to creating an ABP.
Describe the purpose of the Edit procedure
Enables the user to edit all ABP parameter information with the exception of ABP ID start Date / Time.
Identify the seven essential FrOB resource elements
Aircraft Types; Components; Standard Conventional Loads (SCL)/Configurations; Mission Type and Aircraft Mapping; Friendly Bases; Base Inventory; Friendly Units
Identify the Tactical Information (TACINFO) elements
IFF/SIF assignments by unit and aircraft. ; Callsigns for unit and/ or aircraft type; Mission numbers; Control agencies and frequencies for aircraft and airspace control
Describe the purpose of the Backup ABP function.
Used to create a backup file of the ABP as it currently exists; Used to transfer ABPs between locations and enables the ABP to return back to the original saved state
615
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Describe the process to create an Air Battle Plan (ABP)
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State how to transfer control of an ABP.
At this point in the process Combat Plans Division transfers control of the ABP by changing the ABP state from PLAN to EXECUTE
Purpose of Force Allocation
Determining daily avail of theater air assests (sortie flows)
Purpose of Force Application
Planning and tasking of C2; CSAR; and ISR assets
