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Term
Joint Doctrine
Definition
The fundamental principles that guide the employment of TWO OR MORE SERVICES OF THE SAME NATION. (Promulugated by the Chairman Joint Chief's of Staff)
Term
Multinational Doctrine
Definition
Fundamental principle that guides the employment of forces of TWO OR MORE NATIONS in a coordinated action toward a common goal.
Term
Multiservice Doctrine
Definition
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of TWO OR MORE SERVICES in coordinated action toward a common objective.
Term
Service Doctrine
Definition
Fundamental principle that guide the EMPLOYMENT OF A SINGLE SERVICE.
Term
Define CAS
Definition
Air action by fixed-and rotary wing aircraft against hostile TGT's that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire amd movement of those forces.
Term
Define Terminal Attack
Definition
The authority to control the maneuver of and grant weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft.
Term
List four goals of detailed integration
(CAS)
Definition
1.Integrate air maneuver with surface maneuver and organic fire support.Proper timing and effects of airpower in relation to the ground battle
Term
Define TRA
Definition
the processing of available tactical information to ascertain a level of acceptable risk to friendly forces or noncombatants.
Term
Who conducts TRA?
Definition
Lowest level supported commnander with advice from CAS experts.
Term
Who is responsible for determining where CAS is necessary?
Definition
The ground commander.
Term
Name the participants during the CAS employment process
Definition
Maneuver commanders, FSE members, targeteers, terminal controllers and aircrew.
Term
What do "Risk-estimate distances" allow the commander?
Definition
They allow the commanders to estimate the risk in terms of percent of friendly casualties that may result from an air strike against the enemy.
Term
How are RED's defined?
Definition
They are defined by the probability of incapacitation(PI)to ground troops.
Term
Are RED's for Combat use or Minimum safe distance during training?
Definition
Only for combat use.
Term
What PI percentage will be considered "Danger Close"?
Definition
0.1 PI.
Term
How many meters between friendlys and TGT's will JTAC's consider as "Troops in Contact"?
Definition
1,000 meters.
Term
How many Types of terminal attack control are there?
Definition
Three types. 1-2-3.
Term
When will a JTAC use Type 1 control?
Definition
When they asses a requirement to VISUALLY ACQUIRE THE ATTACKING AIRCRAFT AND THE TGT UNDER ATTACK.
Term
Which type of control is prefered when in a TIC?
Definition
Type 1.
Term
When is Type 2 most often used?
Definition
Night OP's, Adverse weather, High altitude tactics, Standoff weapons employment.
Term
During Type 2 control the JTAC maintains control of each attack; (True or False)
Definition
TRUE
Term
What is the biggest difficulty with Type 2 control?
Definition
The TGT verification process.
Term
In Type 2 control the JTAC must use what other methods for TGT confirmation?
Definition
Map talk-ons, radar talk-ons, TGT marks (WP/Laser), and coordiante readbacks.
Term
When is Type 3 control mostly used?
Definition
When the JTAC requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions.
Term
During Type 3 control who maintains ABORT authority throughout the attack?
Definition
The JTAC.
Term
What is the major difference between Type 2 and Type 3 control?
Definition
Timely and accurate targeting data versus targets that only meet prescribed conditions.
Term
The terms "CLEARED TO ENGAGE" AND "COMMENCING ENGAGEMENT" are used in which Type of control?
Definition
Type 3 control.
Term
Is the JTAC required to control each attack under Type 3 control?
Definition
No.
Term
What are the 2 control requirements for Type 1
Definition
1.JTAC must observe TGT.
2.JTAC must observe Attacking aircraft.
Term
What is the requirement for Type 2 control?
Definition
Timely and accurate TGT data.
Term
Who can provide real time targeting data?
Definition
JFO, COLT, FIST, UAV, SOF.
Term
JTAC will use the term "CLEARED HOT" for which types of control?
Definition
Type 1 and Type 2 control only.
Term
Supported commander delegates weapons release authority to the JTAC for all types of control.(True or False)
Definition
True.
Term
What must ground personnel do when JTAC's are not available?
Definition
Identify themselves as "Non-JTAC qualified"; Make every effort to involve JTAC's, FAC/A's; Provide as much of the 9-Line as possible; Pass TGT elevation+TGT Location+restriction.
Term
What does TACS stand for?
Definition
Theatre air control system.
Term
What does AAGS stand for?
Definition
Army Air-ground system.
Term
Which unit is the comand post for the JFC?
Definition
JOC; Joint Operations Center.
Term
The JOC is operated by who?
Definition
J3.
Term
Who appoint the JFACC?
Definition
The JFC.
Term
What does JFACC stad for?
Definition
Joint Force Air Component Commander.
Term
The JFACC is designated as what?
Definition
The Airspace control authority, and the Area air defense commander.
Term
What does the JFACC allocate?
Definition
Air sorties according to air apportionment made by JFC.
Term
What assets do numbered air forces have?
Definition
Fighter wings/Bomber wings/RECON aircraft/EW aircraft/Airlift and tacnker support/Theatre air control assets.
Term
What does JFLCC stand for?
Definition
Joint forces land component comander.
Term
What is the JFLCC role?
Definition
JFLCC is the component comander with the preponderance of the land forces and C2 structure to support OP's.
Term
What components are found in a numbered army?
Definition
Corps; Mechanized infantry DIV's; Armored DIV's; Corps ARTY.
Term
What does the CP do?
Definition
It coordinates support with OP's to ensure the ground commanders scheme of maneuver is properly executed.
Term
What functions are FECC responsible for?
Definition
Lethal and Non-lethal fires on surface TGT's; Plans and coordinates fire support to include SEAD; advises commander on fires; recommends TGT priorites for fire support.
Term
What does AFARN stand for?
Definition
Air Force air request net.
Term
What is the senior deployable element in the Air Force?
Definition
AOC
Term
What are the 2 primary functions of the TACP?
Definition
Liason; Terminal attack control.
Term
What is the primary control agency of the TACS for execution of CAS?
Definition
ASOC.
Term
Which level does the ASOC typically perform?
Definition
Corps.
Term
For requests of immediate CAS, the AFARN is the link between who?
Definition
The ASOC and the TACP's
Term
Predator is primarily what?
Definition
An ISR asset w/Strike Attack capability.
Term
What type of asset is a Reaper?
Definition
Strike/Attack asset w/ISR capability.
Term
Reaper has an external payload of what?
Definition
3,000lbs. and can carry up to 500lbs. Bombs including GBU-12 and GBU-38 JDAM.
Term
What is a Reapers primary role?
Definition
Hunter-Killer Scout.
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