Air Support Operations Center (ASOC)

Question 1

Where is the ASOC located?

Answer 1

With the senior Army tactical echelon, usually the Division CP

Question 2

What are the missions of the ASOC?

Answer 2

1) Receive, coordinate, and process CAS requests
2) Coordinate and Direct CAS
3) OPCON of TACP

Question 3

What are the ASOC functions for CAS?

Answer 3

1) Integrate wit JFLCC AO
2) Receive and coordinate immediate CAS
3) Assign air support requests
4) Fill requests based on JFLCC priority

Question 4

What are the ASOC functions for SEAD?

Answer 4

1) Assist DIV Staff in planning SEAD
2) Coordinate suppression of dynamic targets
3) Coordinate SEAD with TACP
4) IDO, ISRD, IDO

Question 5

Three Sections of 1972

Answer 5

Section 1: Mission Request
Section 2: Coordination
Section 3: Mission Data