Unit 2-3. Air and Space Operations Center (AOC)

Question 1

What serves as a JFACC/CFACC’s operations command center?

Answer 1

The AOC

Question 2

(T/F) AOC’s manning is solely based on manpower provided by the US Air Force.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

List the most common divisions found in an AOC:

Answer 3

Strategy, Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Air Mobility

Question 4

Which division is responsible for near-term air and space operations planning within 48 hours prior to ATO execution?

Answer 4

Combat Plans Division

Question 5

The SIDO is normall a part of which division?

Answer 5

Combat Ops

Question 6

What function does the SOLE provide to the AOC/JFACC?

Answer 6

The SOLE provides the JFACC the ability to coordinate, integrate and deconflict SOF air, surface and subsurface operations with joint air, space and information operations

Question 7

List two items of information contained in an ATO:

Answer 7

Mission type, specific targets to be struck, specific units tasked to do the job, when the target should be struck, the kinds of aircraft or assets to be used to strike the target, mission numbers, kinds of weapons to be used to do the job

Question 8

Why is it important to produce both an ATO and SPINS?

Answer 8

Because the SPINS contain information not otherwise available in the ATO, but is necessary for its implementation

Question 9

Who is the JFACC’s lead for issues related to the command and control (C2) of ISR capabilities?

Answer 9

Chief, ISR Division (CISR)

Question 10

WHich ISRD team is responsible for target development and TA for the AOC in support of JFACC objectives?

Answer 10

Targets/TA Team

Question 11

Describe 2 distinct features of the ISE:

Answer 11

Provides access into DCGS architecture, Provides limited exploitation of imagery and GMTI feeds, Can serve as a back up exploitation node

Question 12

NTI integrates ______ in the AOC processes.

Answer 12

The national cryptologic process