Joint Air Tasking Cycle Stage One

Question 1

SOB: Identify the overarching purpose of Stage 1 (objectives, effects, and guidance)

Answer 1

To integrate (not just synchronize and coordinate) component efforts at the operational, scheme of maneuver level.

Question 2

SOB: Explain the air apportionment process

Answer 2

The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by percentage and/or by priority that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given period of time.

Question 3

SOB: Identify the methodology the JFACC uses to make air apportionment recommendation.

Answer 3

The methodology the JFACC uses to make the recommendation may include priority or percentage of effort devoted to assigned mission-type orders, JFC objectives, or other categories significant to the campaign or operation.

Question 4

SOB: Describe the purpose of the AOD.

Answer 4

Provide the JFACC’s guidance for the use of joint air capabilities for a specified period that is used throughout the planning stages of the joint air tasking cycle and the execution of the ATO.

Question 5

SOB: Identify the Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC) division and team that produces the AOD.

Answer 5

The Strategy Guidance Team (SGT) leads and develops the AOD.

Question 6

SOB: Identify key contents of the AOD.

Answer 6

SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution