Joint Air Operations

Question 1

Describe responsibilities of Joint force air component commander

Answer 1

Plan task and control air ops
May be designated airspace control authority or area air defense commander to ensure unity of effort
PREPONDERANCE OF AIR ASSETS IN THEATER

Question 2

How is JFACC selected by Joint force commander (JFC)

Answer 2

Preponderance of air assets in theater

Question 3

Who can be the JFACC

Answer 3

Navy, Marines, Air Force (typically Air Force)

Question 4

Responsibilities of Area Air Defense Commander

Answer 4

generate area air defense plan
Recommend air apportionment
Coordinate DCA ops w/ other tac ops throughout joint AO
Establish weapons engagement zones

Question 5

Responsibilities of Airspace Control Authority (ACA)

Answer 5

Develop airspace control plan

Question 6

What sorties does the ace give the joint force

Answer 6

Air defense
Long range air interdiction
Long range recon
Any excess