SOB Flashcards
ID the 2 chains of cmd over multi-nat forces
National and Multinational
Coalition vs Alliance
C - Typically Ad-Hoc
A - Formal agreement, enduring, broad obj
Describe 3 basic cmd structure models for multinational forces
Parallel - No single cmmdr, lowest cooperation, best for pre-crisis, ISR, humanatarian
Lead Nation - One cmd, preserves national chain, best for rapidly changing environments
Integrated - highest cooperation, unity of command, less flexible, best for long term situations
Describe Jt Air Ops
Air ops performed w/air capes/forces made available by components in spt of a JFC
Purpose of Jt Doctrine
enhance op effectiveness of jt forces by providing fundamental principles that guide employment of US mil towards common objs
Describe Operational Lvl of cmd
links strat and tactics with op objs to achieve mil end states and strat objs
ID 3 fundies key to Jt Air Ops
Jt planning, operations, C2
3 Lvls of Jt Force Cmd
Unified Combatant Cmd (CCMD), Subordinate Unified Cmd, Joint Task Force
Distinction between Service Comp. Cmd and Function Comp. Cmd
SCC - Only cmd of single service
FCC - Cmd of two or more services sharing a domain
Describe Characteristics of 4 cmd relationship lvls of authority
COCOM - cannot be delegated, owns op and tac planning, budgeting, programming
OPCON - organization of forces (usually held by SCC)
TACON - Local direction and control (usually functional)
ADCON - logis, trng, readiness, mobilization (usually held by service comp.)
ID the 3 areas of law that affect military ops
International, foreign, and US domestic
State reason that JAGs are a specialty tm in the AOC
Provide JFACC, JAOC Div, and Tms legal advice
ID the basis of ROE
law, policy, and mil concerns
Define hostile intent
threat of imminent use of force against the US, forces, and sometimes US assets
ID the purpose of supplemental ROE
enable cmdrs to obtain or grant addtl authorities necessary to accomplish an assigned msn
ID the planning process for COMAFFOR & JFAC
Jt Planning Process for Air (JPPA)
ID the approver of the Air COA
JFC
ID the doc developed by the JFACC based upon the approved COA
Jt Air Ops Plan (JAOP)
List elements of the strat to task methodology in order
Op objs to Tac objs to Tac Tasks
Match 2 types of indicators commonly used by the jt forces w/what they assess
Measure of Performance (MOP) - friendly actions
Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) - desired change
List guidelines for indicator development
Relevant, Observable or Collectable, Responsive, Resourced
Define Airspace Control
Capes and procedures used to increase op effectiveness by promoting safe efficient and flexible use of airspace
ID 2 methods of airspace cntrl
Positive and procedural
ID the JFC’s airspace cntrl responsibilities
Responsible for airspace cntrl and AD