TAGS AFTTP 3-2.17

Question 1

What connects to the TACS to enable air-ground operations?

Answer 1

AAGS

Question 2

What is AAGS?

Answer 2

The Army’s control system for synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating air operations with the GC’s CONOPs

Question 3

Functions of the AAGS

Answer 3

initiating and processing air support requests, collection requirements, airspace integration, Army indirect fires, joint fires, AMD, and liaison exchanges

Question 4

Army Forces (ARFOR)

Answer 4

the senior Army (not joint) HQ within the AOR, theater of war, or JOA.

Question 5

Commander of Army Forces (COMARFOR)

Answer 5

the supported commander inside the boundaries of the assigned AO

Question 6

Corps

Answer 6

senior Army HQ deployed to a joint operating area

Question 7

Division (DIV)

Answer 7

the Army’s tactical unit for a corps and primary echelon for conducting decisive action. The ASOC and TACP integrate with the division CUOPS fires cell, DIV airspace, and air missile defense elements to form a JAGIC

Question 8

Brigade Combat Team (BCT)

Answer 8

a combined arms organization consisting of at least two maneuver BNs & an FA BN. It is the lowest echelon at which all warfighting functions are incorporated and is the basic tactical task org.

Question 9

Types of BCTs

Answer 9

Infantry
Armored
Stryker

Question 10

Objectives for BCT

Answer 10

seize and retain key terrain, exert constant pressure, and break the enemy’s will to fight

Question 11

Battalion (BN)

Answer 11

a fixed tactical formation consisting of two or more companies and ranging in size from 500-800 Soldiers.

Question 12

Types of BNs

Answer 12

Infantry
Artillery
Aviation

Question 13

Air Support Operations Center (ASOC)

Answer 13

the principal air control agency within the TACS and is responsible for controlling joint air operations that directly support ground forces

Question 14

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)

Answer 14

consist of ALOs and JTACs integrating joint capabilities to create desired effects to support the ground scheme of maneuver

Question 15

COMARFOR responsibilities

Answer 15

1. the efficient operation of the AAGS especially the BCD, AAMDC, and GLD
2. the effective integration of AAGS within the TACS
3. ensures the supporting JFACC understands what assistance is required and provides necessary liaisons