Tactics Prog Flashcards
What is the objective of the tactics phase?
To teach officers the skills, knowledge and attributes of a tactical mission coordinator by emphasizing decision making and formulation of a plan to accomplish a tasking in a legal, safe and effective manner
What is the first step in the OPP?
Initiation; which begins when an initiating device or warning order is received. This is where staff is gathered, information is collected and an initial assessment is made
What is the second step in the OPP?
Orientation; this is where the missions statement and the commander’s commanding guidance, campaign plan or initiating directive is issued to a subordinate commander
What is the third step in the OPP?
Course of Action development (COA); generally three options are developped using intelligence sources and suject matter experts(SMEs) and once a COA is selected, the commander may develop it into a concept of operations (CONOPS)
What is the fourth step in the OPP?
Plan developement ; the development and coordination of the selected COA and the approval of higher authority is sougth after and the OP order is issued.
What is the fifth step in the OPP?
Plan Review ; the final stage of the OPP process involves the regular review of the Plan/ OP order which is termed a PERIODIC REVIEW in the case of a contigency plan and a progress review is the plan is currently being executed
What type of ATO (air tasking order) cycle is conducted at 1CFFTS
Daily ATO cycle
What are SPINS
SPINS are special theatre instructions that can provide ROEs, commander’s guidance, strategic instuctions etc…
How much time should you expect for fueling of the aircraft?
30-60 mins
How much time should you expect for the start crew to arrive?
5 to 10 mins
How much time should you expect for PRE-Fligth inspections (PFIs)?
30-40 mins
How much time should you expect for taxing of the aircraft?
5-10 mins
What are the minimum and maximum enroute speeds?
Min 150 kts IAS and Maximum 230 kts IAS
In the tasking message, which times are considered hard timings
On-Task, Target and Off-Task
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “S” stand for?
Spatial Awareness
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “T” stand for?
Tactical Awareness
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “A” stand for?
Air Leadership
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “R” stand for?
Risk Management
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “D” stand for?
Decisiveness
In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “I” stand for?
Information management