STR IQT Part 2

Question 1

Recognize the purpose of the JAOP

Answer 1

Serves as the JFC’s plan to integrate and coordinate joint air operations an encompasses air capabilities and forces support by, and in support of, other joint force components.

JFACC is responsible for planning joint air operations and developing the JAOP.

Question 2

Identify the key paragraphs and subparagraphs of the JAOP. SMEAC

Answer 2

Situation - General guidance

Mission - Mission Statement from mission analysis

Execution - Joint Air Operations CONOPS with Commander’s intent. Four sub-paragraphs.

Administration and Logistics - Sustainment and personnel. Plus Public Affairs and Weather etc.

Command and Control - Command Relationships, MoU, COOP, Command Posts, and Succession (who’s in charge if CDR unavailable).

Question 3

Identify the key paragraphs and subparagraphs of the JAOP. Execution

Answer 3

Execution paragraph of SMEAC with 4 sub-paragraphs.

Concept of Operations for Joint Air Operations - JFC approved air COA. JFACC’s intent and broad employment concepts.

Tasks. State the component’s supporting and supported requirements for the operations.

Coordinating Instructions. CCIR, FFIR, & PIR’s. Specification for DIRLAUTH.

Exchange of Liaison Officers. Explain and direct liaison requirements.

Question 4

Describe the purpose of phasing

Answer 4

(i.e. dividing an operation into definitive phases) assists the commander and staff to visualize and think through the entire operations or campaign and to define requirements in terms of forces, resources, time, space, and purpose.

Question 5

Recognize the value of air apportionment, and a caution of using “priority” as the air apportionment method (2 Parts)

Answer 5

Value: because it allows the JFC to ensure the priority of the joint air effort is consistent with campaign or operation phases and objectives… Ability to rapidly shift from one function to another… SRD can recommend JFACC’s relative priority and level of effort that may be applied to various JFC and/or JFACC objectives.

Caution: a caution worth considering when using Apportionment by Priority: it is vital that we ensure there is a clear understanding between the JFC and JFACC of what we mean by first (or higher) ‘priority’.

Explain if Weight of Effort means give it the heaviest WoE or the Airman preference that priority means “first (or higher) call on resources”

Question 6

Identify the products produced by Strategy Plans Team (SPT) during execution.

Answer 6

SPT Products during Execution:

updates to the JAOP
phase directives
operational-level guidance for current AOD
branch and sequel plans

–Summary– air apportionment decision, additional JFC/JFACC guidance and intent, updates to CONOPS, prioritized objectives and effects

Question 7

Describe what the Strategy Guidance Team (SGT) Air Operations Directive (AOD) provides for the AOC

Answer 7

Describe scheme of maneuver and prioritize applicable tactical tasks

–Produces the Air Operations Directive– provides written guidance to subordinate and teams within the AOC to ensure the associated ATO supports the JFC objectives.

Question 8

Describe the Analysis Correlation and Fusion (ACF) Team/ACF Strategist support to SRD.

Answer 8

ACF - two cells –>analysis and unit support. Embed into Divisions coordinate with the ACF team chief.

Strategist: serves as the SRD’s primary intel analysis for all operational-level planning conducted by SPT, SGT, and OAT. Translates ISRD requirements.

Question 9

Identify the information the Targeting Effects Team (TET) provides to the SRD to support planning.

Answer 9

inputs to apportionment recommendtation for the JFACC based on the targeting scheme. TET support to SRD must coord to develop the targeting scheme.

Below may not apply for SOB:
Target Development and Scheme of Maneuver. Including target nomination and JIPTL

Link between desired effects and target sets.

Question 10

State what drives the AOC battle rhythm

Answer 10

Synchronized with the JFC’s + JFACC battle rhythm.

Question 11

Recall when the Joint Force Air Component Commander approves the AOD

Answer 11

JFACC Guidance Meeting (decision brief) for SRD to present to the JFACC for approval the updated apportionment guidance, plans, guidance and assessment activities. Likely held daily.

Question 12

Explain the role of the ATO coordinator and the importance of that function to the teams in the SRD.

Answer 12

Continuity and handoff’s through the divisions.

communicate JFACC intent through the entire air planning cycle from strategy to assessment.

Question 13

Describe the general contents, purpose, and uses the ATO folder / ATO “Football” and its importance to the teams in the SRD

Answer 13

Generally: Consolidated documents applicable for that ATO.

Specific: Hardcopy of pertinent information from the ATO coordination folder that is carried by the ATO coordinator. AOD, TET’s approved JIPTL, MAAP brief, ATO coord logs. RTSA (Intel) annex. The actual ATO. SPINS. etc…

Question 14

Define assessment

Answer 14

Assessment is a continuous and actionable process that measures the overall effectiveness of the joint forces.

Question 15

State when assessment begins

Answer 15

Operational Assessment (OA) begins during mission analysis – when the commander and staff determine the JFACC end states, which clearly state the desired conditions that define success for the air component.

Question 16

Recall the primary responsibility of the OAT

Answer 16

OAT is responsible for analyzing the effectiveness of past and present joint air operations, combining this analysis with a look at future plans and operations and recommending adjustments to plans and guidance to achieve the desired end state conditions.

*Assesses and recommends changes to CFACC strategy and guidance.

Question 17

Identify who normally develops and approves the Assessment Information Requirements (AIR)

Answer 17

AIR should be developed by the OAT in close coordination with the organization most capable of reporting the required information.

AOC Director or JFACC should review and approve the AIRs and reporting responsibilities.

Question 18

State the process used in operational planning.

Answer 18

JPPA - Joint Planning Process for Air

Question 19

List techniques to save time in the planning process

Answer 19

Increase the commander’s involvement

Limit the number of COA’s to develop

Maximize parallel planning

Increase collaborative planning

Use liaison officers

+abbreviated JPPA, still include all steps but focus on updates/changes plus the other items.

Question 20

Explain the SPT contribution to detailed phase planning

Answer 20

SPT plays a leading role in all planning…

Phase planning involves operational art and design along with careful development of the objectives, tasks, measures and indicators for each phase.

+ Techniques for adjusting phase plans: varying ends, ways, and means. (CDR’s control risk) +Little c coa’s.

Question 21

Recall the methodology used for the apportionment recommendation

Answer 21

The methodology the JFACC uses to make the recommendation* to the JFC for approval.

*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 22

Define branch plans

Answer 22

Contingency options built into the base plan used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events, opportunities, or disruptions caused by enemy actions and reactions.

Question 23

Define sequel plans.

Answer 23

Subsequent major operation or phase based on the possible outcomes (success, stalemate, or defeat) of the current major operation or phase.

Question 24

Discuss the purpose of the AOD.

Answer 24

AOD provides JFACC guidance for the planning, execution, and assessment of the ATO to achieve JFACC objectives and intent.

Question 25

Describe the frequency of the AOD publication.

Answer 25

The normal AOD publishing cycle is every 24-hours.

Question 26

Describe the AOD format prescribed by joint doctrine.

Answer 26

AOD should be presented in a traditional five paragraph format.

Situation - JFC air apportionment decision; projected enemy intent

Mission

Execution - end state conditions and purpose; priority of effects this ATO’s operations; how the JFACC will employ joint multi-domain capabilities during this specific ATO.

Admin and Logistics

Command and Control

+Annex: for prioritized Tactical Objectives and Tactical Tasks that are required to be executed during this AOD period.

Question 27

Identify the inputs SGT requires from the SRD Chief, OAT, and SPT to support AOD development (i.e. AOD Development Step 2).

Answer 27

SRD Chief Guidance. Provide guidance received from the JFACC and/or AOC Commander.

Input from OAT. Assessed progress on achieving JFACC objectives.

SPT’s Phase Plan Revisions. Based on guidance and assessment, SPT coordinates adjustments in the phase plan and provides SGT operational level phase guidance. Usually an adjustment of apportionment at the tactical task level and not a reprioritization of tactical tasks.

Question 28

Identify the input SGT requires from the ISRD and component liaisons to support AOD development (i.e. AOD Development Step 3).

Answer 28

ISRD: projected enemy capabilities and intent for the AOD execution period.

Liaison: other component commander’s intent and more importantly, the prioritized desired effects of air operations for the AOD period.

Question 29

Explain how the SGT and Targeting Effects Team collaborate to develop the AOD (i.e. AOD Development Step 6).

Answer 29

SGT, normally accompanied by SPT, provides SPT’s prioritized TOs and NLT times for their accomplishment to TET to guide target selection. Focus on the feasibility of achieving TOs by the time required.

+ Tactical Task Prioritization. SGT coordinates the tactical task priorities with TET for the AOD period. TT priority modified to ensure compliance with JFC guidance, intent, and concept of operations.