Mission Controls

Question 1

Close Control definition

Answer 1

A form of mission control in which the aircraft is continuously controlled for altitude, speed and heading, to a position from which the mission can be accomplished. The controlling unit will advise the aircraft commander of the current tactical picture and will provide further advise if and when available.

CODEWORD = Close

Question 2

Loose Control definition

Answer 2

A form of aircraft mission control in which the aircraft commander selects his own speed, altitude, heading and the appropriate tactics required to accomplish the assigned task. The controlling unit will advise the aircraft of the current tactical picture and will provide further advise if and when available.

CODEWORD = Loose

Question 3

Broadcast Control definition

Answer 3

A form of aircraft mission control used in the absence of full capability or if the tactical situation precludes a close or loose control, in which tactical/target information is passed to enable the aircraft to accomplish the assigned task. The controlling unit, where possible, provides adequate warnings of hazards but the Aircraft Commander is responsible for aircraft navigation and collision avoidance. Two-way communications is not pre-requisites for this type of control.

CODEWORD = Broadcast

Question 4

What are the specific types of mission control terms used?

Answer 4

• Close advisory
• Loose advisory
• Close positive
• Loose positive
• Broadcast