Air Base Ground Defense

Question 1

Describe response to each threat level.

Answer 1

Level 1: Defeated by local defense
Level 2: Beyond the capabilities of local defense but can be defeated by MAGTF reaction forces
Level 3: Requires GCE to defeat them

Question 2

Who is responsible for RAS (Rear Area Security)?

Answer 2

MAGTF Commander

Question 3

What is the relationship between ABGD and RAS (Rear Area Security)?

Answer 3

ABGD is a sub-function of RAS

Question 4

What is developed from the Air Base Master Plan?

Answer 4

ABGD and Flight Line Security Plans
BRAAT Plan
Base Camp Layout

Question 5

What does a Air Base Master Plan show?

Answer 5

TACC, Ready Rooms, and Operations Center
MALS Facilities and ASP
EAF/AF support activities and facilities
Active and Passive Security Measures
Internal/External Road Networks
Runways, Taxiways and Parking Aprons
Base Camp Services and Facilities
Supply, Maintenance and Equipment Areas
Anything else that will enhance the product

Question 6

What are the active measures for RAS?

Answer 6

Train in anti-armor and air defense
Organize units for defensive operations
Equip support elements with weapons and munitions
Conduct patrolling
Post LPs and OPs
Provide security to convoys
Position LAAD units in depth
Employ RW or FW CAS
Establish defensive plans and positions

Question 7

What are the passive measures for RAS?

Answer 7

Camouflage, dispersion, and natural cover
Harden installations
Deception measures
Dummy installations/positions

Question 8

What are the ABMP planning considerations?

Answer 8

ACE Mission - weight of operations, sustained and surge requirements, hours of operations, and infrastructure requirements
ACE T/O and T/E - number of personnel, type/model/series/quantity of aircraft, and unit construct
Site or Location - size, condition, and capability; HNS and MLG; Facilities and utilities infrastructure; Force protection
Enemy Threat - Activity, capability, and threat level/posture