ATP 3-04.1

Question 1

The exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commanders intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of ULO.

Answer 1

Mission Command

Question 2

_____ operations and ________ are often the center of gravity for aviation operations.

(TC 3-04.1)

Answer 2

FARP operations and maintenance

Question 3

What does ADAM stand for?

What is it’s primary function?

(TC3-04.1)

Answer 3

Air Defense and Airspace Management [element]

Provides liaison between the aviation brigade and air defense units; prevention of fratricide.

Question 4

What type of battalion-sized element is formed for the accomplishment of a specific mission, or semi-permanent operations?

Answer 4

Aviation Task Force

Question 5

What are the two driving factors for ATF organization?

Answer 5

Operational variables and mission

Question 6

What is the “Mission Statement?”

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 6

Uses who, what, when, where and why to describe the task and purpose of the operation

Question 7

What is the most important part of an OPORD?

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 7

Commander’s intent

Question 8

Name some of the 8 steps in Troop leading procedures.

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 8

1- receive the mission
2- issue a WARNO
3- make a tentative plan
4-initiate movement
5- conduct reconnaissance
6- complete the plan
7- issue the order
8- supervise and refine

Question 9

What are the five steps of risk management

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 9

• identify hazards

-assess hazards

-develop controls and make a risk decision

-implement controls

-supervise and evaluate

Question 10

Is the maneuver planning cell a company or battalion element?

(In reference to planning a mission ATP 3-04.1)

Answer 10

Typically company

Question 11

What are the top three priorities for the maneuver planning cell?

Answer 11

-understanding the ground tactical plan

-developing and managing the mission planning and execution timeline

-route planning

Question 12

What is typically the first meeting between the AATF staff, FIRES, and supporting aviation unit leading up to an air assault?

Answer 12

IPC- initial planning conference

Question 13

What meeting occurs after the Initial Planning Conference and involves 80%-90% solutions on the different elements of the AATF requirements?

Answer 13

Air Mission Coordination Meeting

Question 14

What is the reverse air assault planning sequence?

Answer 14

-ground tactical plan
-landing plan
-air movement plan
-loading plan
-staging plan

Question 15

What is the focal point for planning and foundational for a successful air assault?

(All other stages of planning support this plan ATP 3-04.1)

Answer 15

Ground tactical plan

Question 16

What does ATP 3-04.1 say about what kind of brief the Air Mission Brief is?

Answer 16

A decision brief from AATF staff to the AATFC

Question 17

What two meetings follow the IPC and the AMCM?

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 17

AMB (air mission brief)
CAR (combined arms rehearsal)

Question 18

What is the primary difference between an air assault and air movement mission?

ATP 3-04.1

Answer 18

An air assault is linked to a specific ground tactical plan. Both are planned with the same rigor and intensity.

Question 19

What are the two types of air movements?

Answer 19

Tactical & non-tactical