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Recall chief of combat operations (CCO) responsibilities

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Responsible to the AOC director for the direction and supervision of combat operations. Has overall operational responsibility for the COD and admin responsibility for US personnel.

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List the functionally oriented teams in the COD

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Offensive Operations Team, Defensive Operations Team, Component Joint Data Network Officer Equivalent Team, SIDO Team

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Identify the Offensive Operations Team duties and responsibilities

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Responsible for executing offensive portions of the ATO and making decisions to ensure JFC/JFACC objectives are met.

Duties include monitoring the current offensive air, space and IO situation and advising CCO of dynamic mission requirements, resources and status and recommending immediate changes to the ATO IAW JFC/JFACC guidance.

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State the Defensive Operations Team duties and responsibilities

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Makes recommendations to the CCO/JAOC changes in ADWs and WCS, directs subordinate C2 agencies, recommends to the CCO delegation or retraction of authorities to include but not limited to: border crossing, identification, declaration, commit, engagement, scramble, ADW and WCS authorities, coordination with SIDO, manage C2/defensive counterair assets to destroy or neutralize the threat, coordinate with senior C2 elements (CRC, AWACS, E-2, AAMDC and ADAFCO)

SADO supervises the defensive operations team and has authority delegated from the AADC and/or JFACC through CCO to execute C2 battle management within the theater and oversight of the overall execution of IAMD operations.

The team directs TAC C2 elements, monitors status of air defense assets and assists the SODO as required.

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Recall the Component Joint Data Network Officer Equivalent Team responsibilities

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The CJE works for the CCO during execution of the ATO and performs theater joint interface control officer responsibilities on behalf of the C/JFACC.

Providing accurate and consolidated air and space tactical picture, development of the optask combat net radio, set up and management of the AOC GCCS architecture, provide CTP SME support to AOC personnel, ensure all CTP feeds correlate together to provide an accurate display of the battlespace, ensure all CTP feeds correlate together to provide an accurate display of the battlespace, monitor and resolve connectivity and interoperability issues

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Recall Senior Intelligence Duty Officer Team duties and responsibilities

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responsible for dynamic intelligence analysis support which includes, but not limited to threat warning, actionable intelligence, and intelligence products, dynamic target support, real time coordination and management of ISR effects and dynamic ISR ops.

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Match Support and Specialty Teams responsibilities

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Non-Kinetic Operations Coordination Cell-

Airspace Management Team Operations Chief

Rescue Coordination Cell

Space Operations Specialty Team

Judge Advocate Team

Weather Specialty Team

Combat Reports Cell

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Identify inputs to the COD

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SPINS, AADP, TACOPDAT, AOD, OPTASKLINK, ACP, FrOB, ACO, EOB, ATO, Joint target lists: RTL, JTL, NSL, and JIPTL, ROE, JAOP, RSTA Annex, and JIPCL

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Identify outputs from the COD

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Dynamic orders to subordinate tactical C2 agencies and ICCs including ATO/ACO changes, collection platform/ sensor taskings/adjustments, operations metrics and assessments data as required by the JFACC and OAT.

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Recall COD coordination with other joint air operations center (JAOC) division and teams

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SRD- provide the JAOP, AOD and any current updates to the JFC/ JFACC guidance
CPD- responsible to provide JIPTL, ATO with SPINS/ROE, AADP, ACP, ACO, TACOPDAT and OPTASKLINK to the COD

ISRD- provides the RSTA annex, JIPCL, current SA, intelligence prep of operational environment, targeting and ISR operations management for execution of the ATO.

AMD- provides tanker and airlift expertise to the COD. Tanker and airlift duty officers ensure all air mobility missions affected by COD adjustments to ongoing operations are appropriately coordinated with the AMD.

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Identify joint force commander and component liaison officers, Air Force forces (AFFOR), joint air component coordination element (JACCE), other government agencies (OGA), and interagency activities with COD

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Identify the overarching purpose of stage 1 (Obj, effects and guidance)

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To integrate (not just synchronize and coordinate) component efforts at the operational, scheme of maneuver level

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Explain the air apportionment process

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The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by percentage and/or priority that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given period of time.

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Identify the methodology the JFACC uses to make air apportionment recommendations

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The JFACCs rationale for the recommendation may include priority or percentage of effort based on the JFC’s CONOPs, specific tasks for which air assets are essential and other factors such as the component commanders’ joint fires requirements. Following the JFC’s air apportionment decision the JFACC allocates and tasks the capabilities/forces made available.

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Describe the purpose of the AOD

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provides the JFACC’s guidance…for the use of joint air capabilities for a specified period that is used throughout the planning stages of the joint air tasking cycle and the execution of the ATO

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Identify the Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC) division and team that produces the AOD

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SRD and the Strategy guidance team is the lead for developing daily air tasking cycle guidance

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Identify key contents of the AOD.

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SMEACA

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Define targeting

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The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.

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State the product of the target development stage

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JIPTL

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Identify the CPD team that produces the draft JIPTL

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The Targeting effects team

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Identify the different methods for target nomination prioritization

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Task priority and Targeting Category Nominations

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Define the purpose of joint air tasking cycle stage 3.

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To develop an employment plan…” against prioritized targets to create desired lethal and nonlethal effects.” This “plan” is called the MAAP; which will form the foundation of the ATO.

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Identify key inputs to stage 3

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JFC guidance
JIPTL
Intelligence
Air support request (AIRSUPREQ) and Air Allocation Request (ALLOREQ)
Air Allocation
AOD
Component Inputs
AFFOR and/or Combat Support Team
Force Allocation Inputs
Non-Kinetics Team Inputs

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Identify MAAP Team planning responsibilities

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The MAAP Team develops the daily MAAP and transforms it into an electronic format in TBMCS in order to produce the ATO. They are responsible for designing the MAAP and obtaining JFACC approval.

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Identify outputs of stage 3
MAAP MAAP Data MAAP Decision Briefing Sortie Allocation
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List required inputs for ATO production
a. AODB Setup Data (FrOB). Accurate FrOB data is required to set up TBMCS. b. Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL) from the Targeting Effects Team (TET). c. Airspace Group from C2 Plans, Airspace Management Planning Cell. d. TACINFO, which includes Callsigns, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF)/Selective Identification Feature (SIF) plan, Link 16 codes for both missions and weapons (if appropriate), etc. e. The completed MAAP. Completed mission data planning worksheets (available electronically within TBMCS via MAAPTK or planning worksheets). f. External air mobility missions. g. Completed Component ABPs. h. External Requests such as Air Support Requests (ASR). i. SPINS from the SPINS Coordinator (if they are to be included in the ATO). j. Plain Language Addresses (PLA) for IRIS and Defense Message System (DMS).
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Identify the factor that drives the daily schedule of the ATO production process
Battle Rhythm
28
Identify the primary TBMCS application used to produce the ATO
MCAMP
29
Identify the activities that take place during the Execution Planning and Force Execution stage of the joint air tasking cycle.
Monitor and direct the execution of the tasking order Integrate information and resources for execution of the current tasking orders Analyze and prioritize execution options when changes are needed Can vary with complexity of joint air operations
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Identify the products of the Execution planning and force execution stage of the joint air tasking cycle.
Physical damage assessment, Inflight reports, and mission reports
31
State the purpose of Stage 6
determine progress toward accomplishment of tasks, creation of effects and achievement of objectives or in short the progress towards success.
32
State the function of the operational assessment report
provides the JFACC "a written recommendation from all analyses and assessments,"
33
Identify the guidance contained in the JAOP annexes
Annexes are added as required
34
Know the definitions of the terms priority intelligence requirements (PIR) essential elements of information (EEI), friendly force information requirement (FFIR), and request for information (RFI)
PIR basis for intelligence collection. PIR and FFIRs are the two elements composed to make CCIRs and aid in JFACC decision making. EEI-in order to satisfy the most critical information requirements regarding the adversary and the OE. RFI- Any specific time-sensitive ad hoc requirement for intelligence info or products to support an ongoing crisis or operation not necessarily related to standing requirements or scheduled intelligence production.
35
State the elements that compose CCIR
Elements of information the commander identifies as being critical to timely decision-making. Two elements - PIRs and FFIRs.
36
Identify the information contained in the AADP
AADP is the integration of active air defense design, passive defense measures and the C2 system to defend against the threat. Operational Procedures: Placement and interoperability of surface and airborne sensors Dissemination of accurate ADW in conjunction with the combined force ISR and C2 networks. Declaring of weapons control status (WCS) Establishing WEZs.
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Identify the information contained in the ACP
Contains procedures, policies and methods of requesting and coordinating specific airspace user requirements to support the OPLAN and JAOP.
38
Identify the guidance contained in various paragraphs of the AOD
Paragraph 1: Situation Paragraph 2: Mission Paragraph 3: Execution Paragraph 4: Admin and logistics Paragraph 5: C2
39
Identify the information contained in the TACOPDAT message
message comprises data required to establish an integrated air defense system (defense sectors, combat air patrol stations and missile engagement zones)
40
Identify the information contained in the ACO
It contains coordination measures, procedural control instructions and the airspace required to support the corresponding ATO.
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Identify the purpose and information contained in the SPINS
Purpose of the SPINS is to disseminate information that is not otherwise in the ATO. The guidance and information ranges from the objectives and priorities issued by the JFC and JFACC to specific procedures and exact requirements for the use of deadly force.
42
Identify the position that manages all theater air defense operations
The SADO
43
Identify which position maintains a logbook and supervises the duties of all enlisted defensive operations crewmembers
Senior Air Defense Technician
44
Identify the position that assists the DDO by maintaining defensive fighter status, air defense artillery (ADA) status, weapons control status and ADW status.
Defensive Duty Technicians (DDT)
45
Identify the position that is the COD advocate for the theater ballistic missile target set.
Integrated Air and Missile Defense Officer (IAMDO)
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Identify the position that monitors the missile warning system and coordinates/deconflicts warning notification procedures.
Integrated Air and Missile Defense Technician (IAMDT)
47
Identify AMD measures associated with DCA
Active and passive measures executed through a joint Command and Control infrastructure.
48
Identify the types of active AMD coverage
Area Defense, Point Defense, Self Defense and HVAA protection
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Identify passive AMD measures and their characteristics
Detection and Warning systems and procedure: provide timely detection and warning of air and missile threats. Reduction of Enemy/Targeting effectiveness Mobility- reduces vulnerability and increases survivability by complicating enemy surv, recon and targeting Camouflage, Concealment and Deception (CCD) Reducing Vulnerability Hardening- valuable assets and their shelters to protect against physical attack Redundancy- enables vital systems to continue when nodes are damaged Dispersion- complicates the enemy's ability to locate, target and attack friendly assets CBRN- defense equipment and facilities protect against the effects of CBRN hazards by providing contamination detection, shelter and decontamination. Reconstitution- capability for rapid repair of damage resulting from enemy attacks to return to combat readiness
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Identify basic AADC responsibilities
Provide timely air and missile warning and cueing information Develop, coordinate and implement ID and engagement procedures that are appropriate to counterair.
51
List the types of ballistic missile threats and their characteristics
Close-range ballistic missiles (CRBM)- 50-300km Short range ballistic missiles (SRBM)- 300-1000km Medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM): 1000-3000km Intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM): 3000-5500km Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): >5500km Submarine and ship launched ballistic missile: any ballistic missile launched from a submarine or ship Air-launched ballistic missile: Any ballistic missile launched from an a/c.
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List the types of cruise missile threats and their characteristics
Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCM), Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) A guided and powered missile that flies at constant speed for the majority of its route and relies upon aerodynamic forces for lift.
53
Identify the top two nations most involved in ballistic missile proliferation
North Korea and Iran
54
Recall the purpose and components of the Theater Event System
Provides highly accurate missile threat detection and reporting through the processing of data from the Defense support program (DPS) satellites, SBIRS satellites and other OPIR systems. TES is composed: SBIRS, which is a "system of systems" that includes both DSP and SBIRS satellites; 2) the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) and 3) other classified systems not covered in this guide. All components of the TES rely on IR detection for characterization and profiling of ballistic missile launches.
55
Recall the capabilities and limitations of the two satellite systems that form the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) of the TES
Consists of space and ground components: DSP satellites- SBIRS-HEO in a highly elliptical orbit and SBIRS-GEO in a geosynchronous orbit. Provide an uninterrupted space-based early warning capability. SBIRS serves as the first line of defense against ballistic missile attacks and are normally the first system to detect space and missile launches. The ground component consists of control stations such as the Mission Control Station located at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
56
Recall the capabilities and limitations of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS).
is an air transportable by a C-17 in theater component of the TES that provides theater commanders with a capability to process real-time, direct downlinked satellite data and then disseminate early-warning, alerting and cuing info of ballistic missile attack and other infrared events within the theater
57
Recall the capabilities and limitations of the AN/TPY-2 radar
The functions of the AN/TPY-2 are to search, track, classify and discriminate ballistic missiles and missile components. detects and tracks both theater and strategic BMS search capabilities are limited by weather and logistics (lift and power requirements, set-up time and search plans)
57
Recall the capabilities and limitations of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system
capable of not only the Long-range surveillance and track mission but can also defeat exo-atmospheric missiles by launching an SM-3 at a local or remote track. The SM-6 is the only missile in the world that can perform anti-air warfare and terminal missile defense from the sea.
58
Recall the capabilities and limitations the THAAD system
The THAAD TM is capable of both Exo- and Endo-engagements. The THAAD launcher can carry up to eight interceptors per launcher. The THAAD possesses the same capabilities and limitations as the AN/TPY-2.
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Recall the capabilities and limitations of the ground-based interceptors (GBI)
engage intermediate and intercontinental range missiles consist of a booster vehicle designed to carry the EKV
60
Recall the capabilities and limitations of the PATRIOT Configuration 3 system
The Patriot provides simultaneous air and missile defense capabilities as the "lower tier" element in defense of US deployed forces and allies. PAC-3s: Active Radar Seeker (K-Band), Endo-atmospheric, Segment Enhancement (MSE), Hit to kill, missile interceptor. For both ABT and TBMs.
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Recall the capabilities and limitations of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs)
There are five different groups of UASs. Each category varies by weight, operating altitude and speed. Gp1 0-20 lbs <1200AGL 100 knots Gp2 21-55lbs <3500AGL <250 knots Gp3 <1320lbs <18000 MSL <250knots Gp4 >1320lbs <18000MSL any airspeed Gp5 >1320lbs >18000MSL any airspeed
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Define Information Exchange Requirements (IER)
express the relationship across the three basic entities of an operational architecture (activities, operational elements , and information flow) with a focus on the specific aspects of the information flow.
63
Recall the enhanced capabilities offered by Link 16 over Link 11
Link 16 (using J-series messages) adds improvements over Link 11 (M-Series messages) in track position, air track speeds, altitudes and lines of bearing. Link 16 also supports space tracks whereas Link 11 does not
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Recall which J-series messages are used to report IAMD-related data
J3.0 Land point to report the launch site and projected impact point of a missile J3.6 Space Track Used in IAMD operations to report a missile in flight
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Recall the BLOS Link 16 protocols
JREAP A: Satellite JREAP B: Point to point landline/STE JREAP C: IP SIPRNET JREAP links can be used as backup links if a unit is unable to participate in RF Link 16
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Recall which U.S. Message Text Format (USMTF) document provides detailed instructions necessary to initialize tactical data links
OPTASKLINK
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Recall which AOC duty position is responsible for producing and maintaining the OPTASKLINK.
JICO
67
Identify positive methods of airspace control for IAMD
Visual Recognition Electronic Support Systems Non-cooperative Target Recognition Systems IFF/SIF Does not assume identity solely on location or adherence to airspace procedures
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Identify procedural methods of airspace control for IAMD
combination of previously agreed upon ACM. Separates airspace users by geography, altitude and time. ID is based on adherence to ACMs and rules
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Identify characteristics of the three levels of Airspace Operations
Centralized Control: Used to minimize the likelihood of engaging friendly air, while permitting engagements of Hostiles, only when specific orders are issued to initiate the engagement. Decentralized Execution: Used to increase the likelihood that all hostile targets will be engaged in a high density environment. And gives delegation of execution authority. Autonomous Operations: Unit assumes autonomous operations after it has lost all communications with higher echelons. relationship between C2 authorities and levels of control.
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Identify characteristics of the three types of WCS
Weapons Hold: Do not fire except in self defense or in response to a formal order. Weapons Tight: Fire only at air targets positively ID'd as Hostile Weapons Free: Free to fire on air target not positively ID as Friendly
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Identify characteristics of the three types of WEZ
FEZ: Airspace of defined dimension where operations enable the JFC to respond immediately with fighter assets MEZ: Airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement, when delegated, lies with Surface-to-Air Missile. JEZ: Airspace of defined dimension within which multiple AD weapon systems (i.e. SAM/ADA and aircraft of one or more services) simultaneously engage air threats.
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Describe the purpose of AAT
provides the capability to receive and view ATO and ACO messages in USMTF versions 2000 and 2004.
73
Describe the purpose of Alerts Client
Alert Client displays incoming alert messages and allows a user to send alert messages. Alert Client is used in the AOC to rapidly pass critical information such as notification in changes in aircraft status, of scrambled/lost aircraft and incoming theater ballistic missiles.
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Describe the purpose of ESTAT
provides a web-based air and missile mission execution status reporting and monitoring capability. It allows duty officers in combat operations to closely monitor the flow of current joint air operation, shift missions from scheduled times or targets and make other adjustments as the situation dictates.
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Explain the six types of statuses that FSTAT can report
ADA Unit Status A/C unit status Base Status Surface Command and Control Unit Status Missile Unit Status Fire Unit Status
76
Identify the senior intelligence duty officer (SIDO) responsibilities
responsible for overall execution of the ISR plan and retains the authority to make collection decisions, including sensor tasking authority (STA) for ISR assets.
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Identify the intelligence duty officer/technician (IDO/T)responsibilities
primary liaison between the SIDO Team and the ACF team and are responsible for providing intelligence updates and real-time analysis on emerging threats. Are also responsible for ensuring that the SIDO Team and COD have the same battlespace situational awareness picture as the ISRD.
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Identify the target duty officer/technician (TDO/T) responsibilities
in the DT cell TDTs are responsible for providing the COD with adversary target and target system analysis as well as the factors that will affect DT operations. Responsible for identifying and nomination dts, validating targets, conducting target coordinate mensuration. (JADOCS updater)
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Identify the ISR operations duty officer/technician (ISRODO/T) responsibilities
responsible for real-time collection management. responsible for exercising the SIDO's STA by coordinating for and retasking ISR assets, sensors and processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) node employment. responsible for monitoring the execution of the ATO and RSTA Annex.
80
Recall the space integration representatives at combatant command and component level
JISTs integrate at the CCMD-level to facilitate coordination between CCMD staffs on global space requirements. USSF Service Components integrate at the component-level and provide every CCDR with a subordinate commander, organic space planning and employment expertise.
81
Describe the purpose of the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC)
executes operational-level C2 of space forces and support for assigned missions to achieve theater and global objectives. The CSpOC also provides reach back support to theater operations.
82
List the methods for requesting space support
Request for Forces (RFF) or Request for Capability (RFC) Space professionals and forces can be requested by the JFC through the RFF/RFC process and the Space Support Request (SSR)
83
Identify the primary goal of airspace control
The primary goal of airspace control is to enhance effectiveness of the joint and multinational air operations.
84
Identify the plan the AMT develops for the ACA
researches host nation airspace constructs and air control systems and develops integration plans for the ACA Additionally the AMT leads the effort to produce the ACP.
85
Identify the part of the AMT responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of the current airspace control order (ACO) and which position in the COD they are responsible to when supporting current air tasking order (ATO) execution
The AMT within the JAOC is a cross-functional grouped with representatives located both in CPD and COD. Responsible to the CCO when supporting the current ATO execution
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Identify the primary task of the AMT in the COD
The AMT within COD their main task is to execute and make necessary changes to the ACO and manage other real-time AOC airspace coordination issues.
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Identify the output of the AMT in the COD
88
Identify the form used to request airspace changes
ACMREQ Airspace Control Means Request
89
Identify the tasks that must be completed prior to generating an ACO or an ACO change.
The AMT must process and deconflict ACMREQs and notify DOs of the request's status prior to generating an ACO.

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