Interdiction (ASE - 7)

Question 1

***Interdiction

Answer 1

Interdiction operations are actions to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy an enemy’s surface capabilities before they can be used effectively against friendly forces, or to otherwise achieve objectives.

Interdiction operations may support theater/joint operations area (JOA)-wide priorities or component operations.

The purpose of interdiction operations is to prevent the adversary from using assets at the time and place of his choosing.

Question 2

Interdiction Objectives

Answer 2

*I*nterdiction deep in the enemy’s rear area can have broad operational effects; however, deep interdiction may have a delayed effect on land and maritime operations. Interdiction closer to land and maritime forces will be of more immediate operational and tactical concern to maneuver forces.

Question 3

TAGS

Answer 3

TACS, AAGS, MACCS, and NTACS

Question 4

FLOT

Answer 4

Fwd Line of Own Troops. The FLOT is a line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces during linear operations at a specific time

Question 5

FSCL

Answer 5

Fire Support Coordination Line

The purpose of the FSCL is to facilitate the expeditious attack of surface targets of opportunity beyond the coordinating measure. The FSCL applies to all air, land, and sea-based weapon systems using any type of ammunition against surface targets

The FSCL is primarily used to establish C2 procedures for planning and execution purposes—it does not define mission types. Interdiction can occur both short of and beyond the FSCL. Attacks on surface targets short of the FSCL during the conduct of joint interdiction operations must be controlled by and/or coordinated with the appropriate land or amphibious force commander (ASOC)