Close Air Support Mission Planning Flashcards
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin submitting ___________ during step 2: Mission Analysis
DD 1972 should be submitted to higher HQ via Army Fires Cell
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin developing fire support plan and unit airspace plan; and coordinate activation of ___________ during step 3: COA DEV
FSCM/ACM
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin conducting___________ during step 4: COA analysis
Initial tactical risk assessment for each COA
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin submitting DD 1972 to higher HQ via Army fires cell during what step of MDMP?
Step 2: Mission analysis
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin developing fire support plan and unit airspace plan; and coordinate activation of FSCM/ACM during what step of MDMP?
Step 3: COA Dev
In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should conduct initial tactical risk assessment for each COA during what step of MDMP?
Step 4: COA analysis
What part of the OPORD is the TACP planner responsible for?
Appendix 5 (Air Support) to Annex D (FIRES)
What is a DD form 1972?
Joint Tactical Air Strike Request
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:
Section 1
Mission Request
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:
Section 2
Coordination
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:
Section 3
Mission Data and BDA
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 1, Line 1)
Unit called
This is
Request number
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 1, Line 2)
-Pre planned: (precedence and priority)
-Immediate
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, Line 3)
Describes type, approximate size, mobility of target
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, Line 4)
Target location (MGRS)
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 5)
Target time / date
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 6)
Desired ordnance/ results
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 7)
Final control
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 8)
Remarks
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 2, lines 9 - 19)
Coordination (approved/disappoved)
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 3, lines 20-31)
Info regarding aircraft assigned to support request
Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 3, line 32)
BDA
Processing of available information to ascertain a level of acceptable risk to friendly forces or civilians
Tactical Risk Assessment
Who accomplishes the Tactical Risk Assessment?
The supported commander with advice from CAS team (TACP/ FAC(A) / Command Post Staff)
Why is the tactical risk assessment accomplished?
Based on the current risk assessment, the supported commander will weigh the benefits and liabilities of authoring CAS.
Note: specific risk should not be associated with each type of terminal attack control
Types of control:
used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires control of individual attacks and the situation requires the JTAC/FAC(A) to visually acquire the attacking aircraft and visually acquire the target for each attack. (Visually acquire the attacking aircraft & target for each attack. Best means available to reduce risk of fratricide. JTAC analyze attacking aircraft geometries. “Clear hot or abort”
Type 1
Types of control:
used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires control of individual attacks and is unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release or is unable to visually acquire the target (Requires control of individual attacks, and any or all of the following conditions exist: JTAC unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release; unable to visually acquire the target; acquires the target or acquires accurate, real-time targeting information. JTAC will provide a “cleared hot” or “abort”)
Type 2
Types of control:
used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions. (requires ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions. Does not require JTAC to visually acquire aircraft or target. JTAC acquires target or acquires accurate, real-time targeting information. JTAC grants weapons release authority. TAC states: “Cleared to engage”. Attacking aircraft will call:
“Commencing engagement” and “Engagement complete”.
Type 3
What are the two Army rehearsals involving the TACP?
CAR and Fire support rehearsal
Rehearsal:
conducted by maneuver HQ and after subordinate units have issued their OPORD. CAS planners should cover the following at a minimum: CDR’s intent for CAS, priority of CAS Fires (who, when, what, where), CAS sorties expected (type of aircraft, weapons load, station times), FSCMs/ ACMs (Coord. ALT, Coord. Level, CPs, IPs, ACAs), SEAD plan, Target marks and timing, TACP locations, communication, types of TAC.
CAR
Rehearsal:
typically follows the CAR. Focus on technical details and communications plan (voice and digital) of executing the fire support Serves as a method of reviewing and refining the fire support plan.
Fire support rehearsal
In what published document will you find the Joint Tactical Air Support Request (JTAR) numbering format so you may add the proper request number for unit in line 1 of your request?
Special Instructions (SPINS)
Which type of control requires the controlling JTAC to visually acquire both the target and the attacking aircraft and assess the aircraft’s attack geometry?
A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Type 3
D) Both B and C
A) Type 1
