Joint Firepower Course (Midterm Exam)
5 Divisions of the AOC - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Strategy Division
2. Combat Plans Division
3. Combat Operations Division
4. Air Mobility Division
5. ISR Division
Also includes multiple liaison elements and special teams.
Strategy division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Concentrates on LONG-TERM view of
air, space and cyberspace to achieve theater objectives. Short Term guidance in the
form of an Air Operation Directive (AOD) which INITIATES the ATO
Combat Plans Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary function is to PRODUCE
the ATO. Responsible for near-term air and space operations planning within 48 hours
prior to air tasking order execution. Builds Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List
(JIPTL), Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP), ATO production, SPINS, C2 Plans, and ACO
Combat Operations Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for the
EXECUTION of the current ATO (24 hours)
4 teams
1. Offensive Operations-time sensitive, re-targeting, ATO changes, Battle Tracking
2. Defensive Operations- ADA
3. Interface control- Digital Data Links
4. SIDO- ISR Support
Air Mobility Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Plans, coordinate, tasks and
executes the AIR MOBILITY MISSION in support of the air and space planning and
execution
4 TEAMS:
1. Airlift Control Team
2. Aerial Refeuling Control Team
3. Air Mobility Control Team
4. Aero Med Evacuation Control Team
ISR Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Analysis/Correlation/Fusion,
Targets/Tactical Assessments, ISR Ops, Processing/Exploitation/Dissemination
ATO Mission Data Line - CORRECT ANSWER-Operational level data including that
covers what we will attack, in what order, and for what duration
,1. Mission Number
2. Aircraft Call-Sign
3. Type of Aircraft
4. Number of Aircraft
5. Type Mission
6. Target, TOT
7. Ordnance
DOES NOT include Strategic Level-of-war or tactical level data
Administrative Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Authority and control of
forces through Service Secretaries utilizing the following chain of command
1. President of the United States
2. Secretary of Defense
---------Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an advisory role
3. Secretaries of Military Departments
4. Service Chiefs
5. (ADCON) Commander of Military Service Forces
Identify The Four Positions that may Create a Joint Task Force - CORRECT ANSWER-
1) Secretary of Defense
2) Geographic Combatant Commander
3) Subunified Commander
4) Existing Joint Task Force Commander
Seven Tenets of Air and Space Power - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution
2. Flexibility & Versatility
3. Synergistic Effects
4. Persistence
5. Concentration
6. Priority
7. Balance
Counterair - CORRECT ANSWER-integrates OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE
operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of AIR SUPERIORITY by
neutralizing or destroying enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch
Strategic Attack - CORRECT ANSWER-Offensive action specifically selected to achieve
NATIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Counterland - CORRECT ANSWER-Airpower operations against ENEMY LAND
FORCE CAPABILITIES
, Air Interdiction - CORRECT ANSWER-Air operations conducted to DIVERT, DISRUPT,
DELAY, DESTROY the enemy's military surface capabilities BEFORE it can be brought
to bear effectively against friendly forces, or to otherwise achieve objectives that are
conducted at such distances from friendly forces that DETAILED INTEGRATION IS
NOT REQUIRED.
Close Air Support - CORRECT ANSWER-Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
against hostile targets which are in CLOSE PROXIMITY to friendly forces and which
REQUIRE DETAILED INTEGRATION of each air mission with the fire and movement of
those forces.
Close Proximity - CORRECT ANSWER-NOT A SPECIFIC DISTANCE. Situational and
REQUIRES DETAILED INTEGRATION and TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROL.
Detailed Integration - CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL OF COORDINATION required to
achieve effects while minimizing the risk of fratricide
Air Force Level of Organization - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. HQ
2. Major Commands
3. Numbered Air Forces
4. Wings
5. Groups
6. Squadrons
Unified Land Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-Unified land operations is the
simultaneous execution of offense, defense, stability, and defense support of civil
authorities across multiple domains to shape operational environments, prevent conflict,
prevail in large-scale ground combat, and consolidate gains as part of UNIFIED
ACTION.
4 Types of Decisive Action - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Offensive Operations
2. Defensive Operations
3. Stability Operations
4. Defense Support of Civil Authorities
4 Tenets of Unified Land Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Simultaneity
2. Depth
3. Synchronization
4. Flexibility
3 Types of Brigade Combat Teams - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Armor
2. Stryker
5 Divisions of the AOC - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Strategy Division
2. Combat Plans Division
3. Combat Operations Division
4. Air Mobility Division
5. ISR Division
Also includes multiple liaison elements and special teams.
Strategy division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Concentrates on LONG-TERM view of
air, space and cyberspace to achieve theater objectives. Short Term guidance in the
form of an Air Operation Directive (AOD) which INITIATES the ATO
Combat Plans Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary function is to PRODUCE
the ATO. Responsible for near-term air and space operations planning within 48 hours
prior to air tasking order execution. Builds Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List
(JIPTL), Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP), ATO production, SPINS, C2 Plans, and ACO
Combat Operations Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for the
EXECUTION of the current ATO (24 hours)
4 teams
1. Offensive Operations-time sensitive, re-targeting, ATO changes, Battle Tracking
2. Defensive Operations- ADA
3. Interface control- Digital Data Links
4. SIDO- ISR Support
Air Mobility Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Plans, coordinate, tasks and
executes the AIR MOBILITY MISSION in support of the air and space planning and
execution
4 TEAMS:
1. Airlift Control Team
2. Aerial Refeuling Control Team
3. Air Mobility Control Team
4. Aero Med Evacuation Control Team
ISR Division (AOC) - CORRECT ANSWER-Analysis/Correlation/Fusion,
Targets/Tactical Assessments, ISR Ops, Processing/Exploitation/Dissemination
ATO Mission Data Line - CORRECT ANSWER-Operational level data including that
covers what we will attack, in what order, and for what duration
,1. Mission Number
2. Aircraft Call-Sign
3. Type of Aircraft
4. Number of Aircraft
5. Type Mission
6. Target, TOT
7. Ordnance
DOES NOT include Strategic Level-of-war or tactical level data
Administrative Chain of Command - CORRECT ANSWER-Authority and control of
forces through Service Secretaries utilizing the following chain of command
1. President of the United States
2. Secretary of Defense
---------Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an advisory role
3. Secretaries of Military Departments
4. Service Chiefs
5. (ADCON) Commander of Military Service Forces
Identify The Four Positions that may Create a Joint Task Force - CORRECT ANSWER-
1) Secretary of Defense
2) Geographic Combatant Commander
3) Subunified Commander
4) Existing Joint Task Force Commander
Seven Tenets of Air and Space Power - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution
2. Flexibility & Versatility
3. Synergistic Effects
4. Persistence
5. Concentration
6. Priority
7. Balance
Counterair - CORRECT ANSWER-integrates OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE
operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of AIR SUPERIORITY by
neutralizing or destroying enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch
Strategic Attack - CORRECT ANSWER-Offensive action specifically selected to achieve
NATIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Counterland - CORRECT ANSWER-Airpower operations against ENEMY LAND
FORCE CAPABILITIES
, Air Interdiction - CORRECT ANSWER-Air operations conducted to DIVERT, DISRUPT,
DELAY, DESTROY the enemy's military surface capabilities BEFORE it can be brought
to bear effectively against friendly forces, or to otherwise achieve objectives that are
conducted at such distances from friendly forces that DETAILED INTEGRATION IS
NOT REQUIRED.
Close Air Support - CORRECT ANSWER-Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
against hostile targets which are in CLOSE PROXIMITY to friendly forces and which
REQUIRE DETAILED INTEGRATION of each air mission with the fire and movement of
those forces.
Close Proximity - CORRECT ANSWER-NOT A SPECIFIC DISTANCE. Situational and
REQUIRES DETAILED INTEGRATION and TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROL.
Detailed Integration - CORRECT ANSWER-LEVEL OF COORDINATION required to
achieve effects while minimizing the risk of fratricide
Air Force Level of Organization - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. HQ
2. Major Commands
3. Numbered Air Forces
4. Wings
5. Groups
6. Squadrons
Unified Land Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-Unified land operations is the
simultaneous execution of offense, defense, stability, and defense support of civil
authorities across multiple domains to shape operational environments, prevent conflict,
prevail in large-scale ground combat, and consolidate gains as part of UNIFIED
ACTION.
4 Types of Decisive Action - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Offensive Operations
2. Defensive Operations
3. Stability Operations
4. Defense Support of Civil Authorities
4 Tenets of Unified Land Operations - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Simultaneity
2. Depth
3. Synchronization
4. Flexibility
3 Types of Brigade Combat Teams - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. Armor
2. Stryker
