Close Air Support Mission Planning

Question 1

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin submitting ___________ during step 2: Mission Analysis

Answer 1

DD 1972 should be submitted to higher HQ via Army Fires Cell

Question 2

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin developing fire support plan and unit airspace plan; and coordinate activation of ___________ during step 3: COA DEV

Answer 2

FSCM/ACM

Question 3

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin conducting___________ during step 4: COA analysis

Answer 3

Initial tactical risk assessment for each COA

Question 4

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin submitting DD 1972 to higher HQ via Army fires cell during what step of MDMP?

Answer 4

Step 2: Mission analysis

Question 5

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should begin developing fire support plan and unit airspace plan; and coordinate activation of FSCM/ACM during what step of MDMP?

Answer 5

Step 3: COA Dev

Question 6

In regards to Close Air Support Mission Planning, planners should conduct initial tactical risk assessment for each COA during what step of MDMP?

Answer 6

Step 4: COA analysis

Question 7

What part of the OPORD is the TACP planner responsible for?

Answer 7

Appendix 5 (Air Support) to Annex D (FIRES)

Question 8

What is a DD form 1972?

Answer 8

Joint Tactical Air Strike Request

Question 9

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:

Section 1

Answer 9

Mission Request

Question 10

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:

Section 2

Answer 10

Coordination

Question 11

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972:

Section 3

Answer 11

Mission Data and BDA

Question 12

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 1, Line 1)

Answer 12

Unit called
This is
Request number

Question 13

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 1, Line 2)

Answer 13

-Pre planned: (precedence and priority)
-Immediate

Question 14

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, Line 3)

Answer 14

Describes type, approximate size, mobility of target

Question 15

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, Line 4)

Answer 15

Target location (MGRS)

Question 16

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 5)

Answer 16

Target time / date

Question 17

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 6)

Answer 17

Desired ordnance/ results

Question 18

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 7)

Answer 18

Final control

Question 19

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 1, line 8)

Answer 19

Remarks

Question 20

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 2, lines 9 - 19)

Answer 20

Coordination (approved/disappoved)

Question 21

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (Section 3, lines 20-31)

Answer 21

Info regarding aircraft assigned to support request

Question 22

Determine the information required to complete each section of the DD Form 1972 (section 3, line 32)

Answer 22

BDA

Question 23

Processing of available information to ascertain a level of acceptable risk to friendly forces or civilians

Answer 23

Tactical Risk Assessment

Question 24

Who accomplishes the Tactical Risk Assessment?

Answer 24

The supported commander with advice from CAS team (TACP/ FAC(A) / Command Post Staff)

Question 25

Why is the tactical risk assessment accomplished?

Answer 25

Based on the current risk assessment, the supported commander will weigh the benefits and liabilities of authoring CAS. Note: specific risk should not be associated with each type of terminal attack control

Question 26

Types of control: used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires control of individual attacks and the situation requires the JTAC/FAC(A) to visually acquire the attacking aircraft and visually acquire the target for each attack. (Visually acquire the attacking aircraft & target for each attack. Best means available to reduce risk of fratricide. JTAC analyze attacking aircraft geometries. "Clear hot or abort"

Answer 26

Type 1

Question 27

Types of control: used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires control of individual attacks and is unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release or is unable to visually acquire the target (Requires control of individual attacks, and any or all of the following conditions exist: JTAC unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release; unable to visually acquire the target; acquires the target or acquires accurate, real-time targeting information. JTAC will provide a "cleared hot" or "abort")

Answer 27

Type 2

Question 28

Types of control: used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions. (requires ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions. Does not require JTAC to visually acquire aircraft or target. JTAC acquires target or acquires accurate, real-time targeting information. JTAC grants weapons release authority. TAC states: "Cleared to engage". Attacking aircraft will call: "Commencing engagement" and "Engagement complete".

Answer 28

Type 3

Question 29

What are the two Army rehearsals involving the TACP?

Answer 29

CAR and Fire support rehearsal

Question 30

Rehearsal: conducted by maneuver HQ and after subordinate units have issued their OPORD. CAS planners should cover the following at a minimum: CDR's intent for CAS, priority of CAS Fires (who, when, what, where), CAS sorties expected (type of aircraft, weapons load, station times), FSCMs/ ACMs (Coord. ALT, Coord. Level, CPs, IPs, ACAs), SEAD plan, Target marks and timing, TACP locations, communication, types of TAC.

Answer 30

CAR

Question 31

Rehearsal: typically follows the CAR. Focus on technical details and communications plan (voice and digital) of executing the fire support Serves as a method of reviewing and refining the fire support plan.

Answer 31

Fire support rehearsal

Question 32

In what published document will you find the Joint Tactical Air Support Request (JTAR) numbering format so you may add the proper request number for unit in line 1 of your request?

Answer 32

Special Instructions (SPINS)

Question 33

Which type of control requires the controlling JTAC to visually acquire both the target and the attacking aircraft and assess the aircraft’s attack geometry? A) Type 1 B) Type 2 C) Type 3 D) Both B and C

Answer 33

A) Type 1