Coordination and Control Measures Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary goal of Airspace Control?

A

To ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS of joint and multinational air operations.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the role of the AC?

A

Develops airspace control plan.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the two other duties the JFACC will have?

A

ACA and AADC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the two methods of airspace control?

A

Positive and Procedural Control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Define Positive Control

A

Requires sensors to locate airspace users….

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Describe Maneuver Control Measures

A

Establish by supporting, supported commander on the surface to define lines of responsibility.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Define Boundary Line

A

Delineates surface areas for deconflicting adjacent units or AOs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Define Phase Line

A

A line utilized for control and coordination, usually easily identifiable feature

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Define FLOT

A

A line that indicates the forward most position of troops, not to include recon, SOF elements

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Define Axis of Advance

A

General area through which the bulk of a units combat power must move.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Define Objective

A

A location used to orient operations, can be terrain or force oriented.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Define Engagement Area

A

An area where to commander intends to mass all available effects on the enemy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Battle Position

A

A defensive location for a unit to carry out its mission.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Attack by Fire Position

A

General position from which a unit engages the enemy from a distance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Describe Airspace Coordinating Measures

A

Employed to facilitate the efficient use of airspace

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Define Coordinating Altitude

A

An ACM that uses altitude to separate users and transitions between ATC elements. Measured in MSL.

17
Q

Define Coordination Level

A

An ACM below which FW will normally not fly. Used to separate RW and FW. Measured in AGL.

18
Q

Define Air Corridor

A

Restricted Air Route for the purpose of preventing friendly aircraft from being fired on by friendly forces.

19
Q

Define FSCM

A

Employed by commanders to facilitate the rapid engagement of targets and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces

20
Q

What are the two types of FSCM

A

Permissive and Restrictive

21
Q

Define Coordinated Fire Line

A

A line beyond which direct and indirect fire support systems may fire without additional coordination.

22
Q

Define Fire Support Coordination Line

A

Established by Land/Amphib CDR beyond which all fires against which all surface targets must be coordinated for.

23
Q

Define Battlefield Coordination Line

A

A USMC-specific FSCM
that facilitates the
expeditious attack of
surface targets of
opportunity between
the measure and the
FSCL

24
Q

Define a Free Fire Area

A

A specific area into which any weapon can fire without additional coordination.

25
Define a Kill Box
A 3D permissive FSCM with and associated ACM used to facilitate fires integration. Air Interdiction.
26
What are the two types of Kill Box?
Blue Kill Box (BKB) - Air to Surface Purple Kill Box (PKB) - Subsurface, surface to to surface, and air to surface
27
Define a Restrictive Fire Line
A specific boundary established between converging, friendly surface forces that prohibits fires or their effects from crossing
28
Define a No Fire Area
An area designated by the commander into which no fires are allowed. Except as approved by HQ.
29
Define a Airspace Coordination Area
A 3D block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires
29
Define a Restrictive Fire Area
Area which fires are restricted by ammo types, caliber, fuze, etc.
30
What are the two types of ACA?
Formal Informal
31
What does an effective ACA do?
Allow freedom of action for air and surface fire support for the greatest number of targets