MSN 202 Tactical Airspace Management Flashcards
How should airspace requests be coordinated?
Radios or MIRC
In RPA community MIRC is primary method
Ultimate authority in a joint operating area
JFC
Joint force commander
Final approval authority for the ACP (airspace control plan)
JFC
Joint force commander
JFACC derived product that tasks air assets. Valid for 24 hours. Breaks down target, weapons load, time on target, refueling information, special instructions and communication information
ATO
Air tasking order
Concept that is key to ensuring successful airspace control and management
Unity of effort
Measures employed to facilitate the efficient use of airspace to accomplish missions and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces
Airspace coordination measures
ACM
Examples of ACMs
Coordinating altitude
High density airspace control zone
Restricted operating zone
Minimum risk routes
Airspace reserved for specific activities in which the operation of one or more airspace uses is restricted
ROZ
Restricted operating zone
Provides ABM and airspace control. Also known as Air Force theater air control system.
TACS
Forward most position of friendly forces at any specific times and is typically not a straight line
FLOT
Forward line of own troops
Provides a line of demarcation for clearance to attack beyond its line without coordination with ground commander.
FSCL
Fire support coordination line
When transitioning airspace whom should the pilot contact
CRC
Cell to quadrant to keypad
Each cell is 30x30
GARS
Global area reference system
Sensor operator en route flight actions
Maintain airspace SA
Plot new target
WX sweep A/R
Calibrate cameras
Work with MIC for additional EEIs
Approaching target SO actions
Eyes on coordinates
Build target SA
Determine optimum look angle