OPS106K, CAS Mission Planning

Question 1

When should planners begin submitting initial CAS requests during the CAS decision making process?

Answer 1

Initial CAS requests should be forwarded as soon as possible during step 2 - Mission Analysis.

Question 2

When should planners plan FSCMs/ACMs during the CAS decision making process?

Answer 2

During step 3: Course of Action (COA) development.

Question 3

When should planners conduct the initial Tactical Risk Assessment (TRA) during the CAS decision making process?

Answer 3

During step 4 - COA analysis (wargaming).

Question 4

Which part(s) of the OPORD is the TACP responsible for planning?

Answer 4

Appendix 5 to Annex D.

Question 5

Identify what information is required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972.

Answer 5

Section 1: who and what
Section 2: where and when
Section 3: remarks
Section 4: coordination
Section 5: mission data
Section 6: Battle Damage Assessment (BDA)

Question 6

Define what the Tactical Risk Assessment (TRA) is.

Answer 6

It is the processing of available information to ascertain a level of acceptable risk to friendly forces or civilians.

Question 7

Who accomplishes the Tactical Risk Assessment (TRA)?

Answer 7

Supported commander with advice from CAS ‘team’ (TACP, FAC(A), command post staff).

Question 8

Why is the Tactical Risk Assessment (TRA) accomplished?

Answer 8

Based on the current risk assessment, the supported commander will weigh the benefits and liabilities of authorizing CAS employment.

Note: specifik levels of risk should not be associated with each type of terminal attack control.

Question 9

Identify the three types of control.

Answer 9

Type 1, type 2, type 3.

Question 10

Identify the two Army rehearsals involving the TACP.

Answer 10

Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR) and fire support rehearsal.