ACO Flashcards
an order that
provides the details of the approved requests for
coordination measures such as airspace coordinating
measures (ACMs), air defense measures, and fire support
coordination measures (FSCMs). It is published either as
part of the air tasking order (ATO) or as a separate
document. The ACO defines and establishes airspace for
military operations as coordinated by the ACA
The airspace control order (ACO)
what does the ACO do
The ACO
defines and establishes airspace for military operations as coordinated by the ACA
may include coordination measures such as base defense zones,
coordinated fire lines, drop zones, pickup zones, restricted areas, carrier control zones, and
other areas.
The ACO may include coordination measures such as base defense zones,
coordinated fire lines, drop zones, pickup zones, restricted areas, carrier control zones, and
other areas.
how often can should an ACO be Posted
A change to the ACO should be posted and distributed in a timely manner to all
users for effective use of airspace whenever coordination measures are created, modified, or
canceled.
Why should an ACO be posted in a timely manner
To avoid Friendly Fire
When is the ACO Published and distributed and what does it contain
Normally, the ACO is published and distributed daily and contains
coordination measures,
procedural control instructions,
the airspace required to support the corresponding ATO.
Where are the procedures to develop and update the ACO
Procedures to develop and update the ACO are included in the ACP.
True or false all information that goes into the ACO is the result of a request for AIR Space
False
How are decisions made for development of a single or multiple ACOs
Situation Dependent
What is an ATO
Air Tasking order
What should ACP procedures include?
real-time deconfliction measures
for reprogrammable systems and missions in the ATO, ACO, and SPINS
What is SPINS
Special Instructions
How Often are SPINS updated
As frequently as required
What does spins include>
a section on airspace procedures
tanker procedures and missile procedures, as required
e ROE (rules of engagment)
and combat identification criteria for AMD along with any additional
guidance/directives/information for weapons system operators and/or aircrews such as HN
restrictions, base defense zone procedures, personnel recovery procedures, and special
weapons systems control procedures
What are SPINS published as? 3
Baseline Spins
weekly spins
daily spins
ACP/ATO/ACO and SPINS should be updated to
include responsibilities and authorities (including special operations forces and multinational
forces) for the following:
(1) Designated areas within ground and/or maritime AOs.
(2) Procedures for AOAs, joint special operations areas, forward operating bases,
and airfields.
(3) ATC/air traffic service at forward operating bases.
(4) ATC/air traffic service at captured airfields.
(5) Area air defense and short-range air defense integration behind the FSCL and
forward line of own troops.
(6) Fixed-wing, UA, tiltrotor, and rotary-wing deconfliction methods.
(7) Procedures for immediate ROZs in support of personnel recovery.
3 Key message formats for USMTF
ACO
ATO
JATO
USMTF Message Components
Heading
Maintext
Ending
What part of a message is goverended by USMTF Rules?
Main Text
What Parts of USMTF Messages are reserved
First three set positions
What is the Short Name of Text
Set ID
What does a single slash left designate of a USMTF Message
Field Blank
What is in free text
You can type what you want
line 3a
ID Authority
line 3c
IDX in accordance with spins
3b
Engagment authority
3d EMCOM Authority
directs PAT units and all other units with radars to radiae or cease radiate
4
Air defense warning
4b
WCS
5a
breaks down ABT column
Alert states
1 ABT 2 TBM 3 Passive search 4 Radiate Disable 5 commanders discretion 6 MX 7 Destroyed 0 in transit
Remarks in STO
anything not coveret in the STO
Airspace control Plan Recomendation Route
TCS-Battle captin- ADAFCO-SADC-RADC
EA
Describe the AD Echeclon at which positive manadment of the ABM is being Cunducted
Influences affecting the fix or fight criteria
Search Trach ID Guidence Mission or operation
Bullseye
Describe pre-defined bullseye reference point and their accociate frequencies