BWS Academics Flashcards
Aviation Mission Planning Air Assault Security Recon Offensive Opps
Army Aviation Seven Core Competencies
― Provide Accurate and timely information collection (Recon Mission).
― Provide Reaction time and Maneuver Space (Security Mission).
― Destroy, Defeat, Disrupt, Divert, or Delay Enemy Forces –(Attack Mission).
― Air Assault Ground Maneuver Forces (Air Assault).
― Air Movement of Personnel, Equipment, and Supplies.
― Evacuate Wounded or Recover Isolated Personnel (MEDEVAC/CASEVAC/PR).
― Enable Mission Command over extended ranges and complex terrain.
NOT TO CONDUCT CLOSE COMBAT
Air Mission Coordination Meeting AMCM
Purpose is to complete the coordination between the ground and
aviation units. Synchronizes the air-ground operations. AMCM coordinates operational information
between ground and aviation operations officers, key members of the BCT Staff. The AMCM takes
place immediately after the back brief of the BCT. The end result in the AMCM is the finalized: Air
movement plan, landing plan, air routes, PZs, and LZs.
Air Mission Brief- the AMB
a focused adjunct to the OPORD and where the battalion commander approves the plan. Very difficult to make changes after this brief. Must get approval from commander.
ADRP 1-02
― The proper use of Operational Terms of graphics are important for cross organizational use.
― The terms and graphics should come out of the
Air Defense and Airspace Management (ADAM)
has established links within the theater air ground system, through the next higher airspace
element and up to the airspace control authority (ACA) normally located at an established air
operations center. (FM 3-04 para 2-94)
― Establish/brief coordinating altitudes and ROZ times
― Coordinate with flight routes to make sure proper coordination for ROZ access or de-confliction
is complete.
Forward Arming and Refuel Point (FARP) Plan.
Plan. A FARP is a temporary facility that is organized,
equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation
maneuver units in combat.
Develop and report a Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) plan.
-When sending aircraft on mission
it will require a plan to make sure the aircraft can be recovered no matter the reason
-The purpose is to recover the aircraft with minimal risk to soldiers and equipment involved in the operation. The DART is not the initial reaction force, they
respond only after the downed aircraft has been secured and the crew recovered.
Battle Drill/SOP rehearsal-
a collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision making process. BD/SOP rehearsal allows all participants to understand a technique or a specific set of procedures
What are the considerations when planning a rehearsal?
Availability of aircraft
ROZ
Restricted Operations Zones (ROZ) may be used to clear airspace for operations.
― ROZs can be used for a variety of uses including and not limited to: C2/FS/UAVs, Special operations forces, IED/Threat.
― Units not participating in the operations should not fly through the area without de-confliction. minimize loss of personnel
Army Aviation conducts air assaults….
in support of offensive, defensive, and stability operations throughout the depth and breadth of the AO. Army Aviation assault and heavy lift units, supported by attack reconnaissance units, rapidly reposition personnel and equipment to enable the combined arms team to strike over extended
distances and terrain to attack the enemy where and when he is most vulnerable.
Air Assault
to move troops and equipment; to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.
Air Movement
Army air movements are operations involving the use of utility and cargo rotary-wing aircraft and operational support fixed-wing assets for other than air assaults. NO
tactical mission involved.
AATF – Air Assault Task Force
the ground or air maneuver commander designated as the AATFC
Ground Tactical Plan
everything revolves around GTP. Task ORG Fire Support Scheme of Maneuver Commander's Intent
Air Mission Commander
Responsible for all aviation operations. In support of the air assault commanders guidance and intent. Commands the flight.
Reverse Planning Sequence
- Ground Tactical Plan
- Landing Plan
- Air movement plan
- Loading plan
- Staging Plan
Deliberate Air Assault Planning timeline standard is
96 hours
Lift, Serial, Chalk
-a lift is composed of 1 or more serials
-example, if the PZ or HLZ can only accommodate only 4 aircraft in a lift of 16 aircraft, it is best to
organize into 4 serials of 4 aircraft each. The use of serials may be necessary to maintain effective
control of aviation assets.
-within a lift of 10 aircraft, there will be chalks 1 through 10. For each lift thereafter, the chalks will be re-numbered 1 through 10 again. Each aircraft is accounted for within each lift.
Air Movement Table
– Contains aircraft allocations.
– Designates number and type of aircraft in each serial.
– Specifies departure point; route to and from loading area; and loading, liftoff, and landing
times.
– Includes the refuel schedule for all lifts if required.
Air Loading Table
COMPANY AND BELOW; assigns personnel and equipment to aircraft
Attack By Fire
uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires, to engage an enemy force without closing with the enemy to destroy…etc
Support By Fire
engage the enemy by direct fire in
support of another maneuvering force.
Holding Area
The last covered and concealed position prior to the objective used for a final recon and coordination of assets by the commander.
What is not a consideration for fire position selection?
Background.
Range.
Ammunition.
Sun or full moon.
Ammunition
is defined as massing overwhelming effects of combat
power to achieve a single purpose.
Concentration.
Surprise.
Audacity.
Tempo.
Concentration
Movement to Contact
move to find the enemy; Deliberate vs. Hasty
Exploit
Dedicated reserve force to exploit; not from the main fighting element ; What offensive task is used to develop the situation, establish contact, or regain contact?
Pursuit
Follows an exploitation; Designed to cut off and destroy the enemy attempting to retreat.
Continuous Attack
Multiple companies in the attack rotating to engage the enemy; 1 company in the rear for support
Max Destruction
All 3 companies on the line, no reserve
Weaponeering
Munitions selected must be appropriate for the target and provide the most standoff capability.
Check In Brief
Tell ground maneuver commander station time and play time
Friendly Forces in Close Enemy Contact
ground maneuver commander controls aviation assets
Enemy forces out of Close Enemy Contact
AMC controls aviation assets
TPMR
Coordination between attack aircraft.
Techniques of weapons delivery
Pattern / direction of attack
Munitions
Ranges
What for the aviation call for fire gives you clearance to
engage?
Transmission of the brief.
Direct Fire Planning
The direct fire plan is developed by the BN planners from input of the company planner.
Joint Air Attack Team JAAT
Includes a combination of artillery, UAS, rotary wing and
fixed wing CAS aircraft operating together to locate and
attack high payoff targets and other targets of opportunity.
Security
defensive in nature; provide the combined arms team early and accurate warning of enemy activities, reaction time and maneuver space
Aerial security
air assault or air movement escort
Area security
aerial, convoy, route
Guard security
moving or stationary; rear/flank/advance
Screen security
least amount of protection; provides early warning; reaction time; cannot screen in front of moving body
Fundamentals of Security
Maintain threat contact.
Orient on the protected force, area, or facility.
Provide early and accurate warning.
Provide reaction time and maneuver space.
Perform continuous reconnaissance.
Reconnaissance
determine enemy composition and disposition Route Recon. Zone Recon. Area Recon. Reconnaissance in Force.
Purpose of Reconn
Reconnaissance is performed before, during, and after each mission, ALL airframes!
Fundamentals of Reconnaissance
G Gain and maintain enemy contact
O Orient on the recon objective
R Report all information rapidly and accurately
R Retain freedom to maneuver
D Develop the situation rapidly
D Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve
E Ensure continuous Recon
Tempo
Tempo refers to the level of detail and covertness required of the recon unit to best
accomplish the mission.
Zone Reconn
Restricted and has boundaries
o Takes assets to recon
o Control measures
Area
Permissive within a zone
o You can go outside of the zone to check something out
Gain and Maintain Enemy Contact
gained visually through sensors or direct viewing
Orient Reconn OBJ
A recon force tailors the scheme of maneuver to focus on the recon objective without becoming decisively engaged, fixed, delayed, or distracted.
Reconn Assets in Reserve
DONT
Commanders maximize employment of their recon assets to answer PIR…NOT all assets simultaneously.
Position recon assets at the appropriate time, place, and in the right combination to maximize capabilities.
Commander’s Recon Guidance
Focus.
Tempo of Reconnaissance.
Engagement/disengagement/bypass criteria.
Displacement/Battle Handover criteria.
Displacement criteria
Triggers planned withdrawal, passage of lines, or reconnaissance handover. Conditions are: Event driven. Time driven. Threat driven.
