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JFIIT Tactical Leaders Handbook
Joint Fires Integration and InteroperabilityTeam (JFIIT)104 Biscayne RoadEglin AFB FL 32542-5310
November 2008 (Version 5)
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Eglin AFB FL 32542-5310.DESTRUCTION NOTICE: Destroy by anymethod that must prevent disclosure of contentsor reconstruction of the document.
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FOR
Preface
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List of Key Abbreviations and Acronyms
AC2 Army Command and Control
ADAM Air Defense and Airspace Management
AFATDS Advanced Field Artillery Tactical DataSystem
ALO Air Liaison Officer
ASR Air Support Request
ATO Air Tasking Order
BAE Brigade Aviation Element
BCT Brigade Combat Team
BDE/BN Brigade/Battalion
C2 Command and Control
CAOC Combined Air and Space OperationsCenter
CAS Close Air Support
CCD Charge-Coupled Device
CGS Common Ground Station
COMINT Communications Intelligence
CTT Commanders Tactical Terminal
EHF Extremely High Frequency
EO Electro-opticalFAC(A) Forward Air Controller (Airborne)
FLIR Forward-Looking Infrared
FSO Fire Support Officer
FTI Fixed Target Indicator
GCCS Global Command and Control System
GCS Ground Control Station
GPS Global Positioning System
HF High FrequencyIBS Integrated Broadcast Service
IBS-I IBS-Interactive (IBS contributor)
ID Identification
IDM Improved Data Modem
IFF Identification, Friend or Foe
IMINT Imagery Intelligence
IR Infrared
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ISR Intelligence, Surveillance, andReconnaissance
JFO Joint Fires Observer
JSTARS Joint Surveillance Target AttackRadar System
JTAC Joint Terminal Attack Controller
JTAR Joint Tactical Airstrike RequestJTT Joint Tactical Terminal
LANTIRN Low-Altitude Navigation andTargeting Infrared for Night
LOS Line of Sight
LRF Laser Range Finder
MGRS Military Grid Reference System
MTI Moving Target Indicator
NAI Named Area of Interest
OPTASK COMM Operation Task Communications
OPTASK LINK Operation Task Link
RFI Request for Information
ROA/ROZ Restricted Operations Area/Zone
ROVER Remotely Operated VideoEnhanced Receiver
SADL Situation Awareness Data Link
SAR Synthetic Aperture Radar
SATCOM Satellite Communications
SCDL Surveillance Control Data Link
SEAD Suppression of Enemy AirDefenses
SIGINT Signals Intelligence
SINCGARS Single-Channel Ground andAirborne Radio System
SPINS Special Instructions
TACP Tactical Air Control Party
TACREP Tactical Report
TAI Target Area of Interest
TOC Tactical Operations Center
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System
UHF Ultrahigh Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
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Capability-to-Platform Reference Chart
FMV MTI/SAR EW
MASINT/COMINT/
IMINT/SIGINT
Armed
Recce/NTISR C2
MQ-1
MQ-9
I-Gnat
MQ-5B
RQ-7B
Warrior A
Scan EagleDesert Hawk
RQ-11A/B
FQM-151A
Dragon Eye
A-10*
AV-8B*
F-15E*
F-16*
F/A-18*
AC-130H/U*B-1*
B-52
JSTARS
P-3C(AIP)
RQ-4B
EA-6B
EC-130H
RC-135
RC-12Q
EC-130E
EP-3E
Nimrod R1
RC-7
U-2C-130H
A-10
AV-8B
F-15E
F-16
F/A-18
AC-130H/U
AH-1WUH-1N
OH-58D
AH-64A/D
GR-1/4
GR-7/9
B-2
AWACS
E-2C
Capability
Platform
* If platform is equipped with Video Downlink (VDL)-capabletargeting pods.
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TRADITI
FOR
RC-1
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Comms
Data links
Rivet Joint provideconsumers with negence collection, acapabilities. Data ldisplayed on GCCbe disseminated vistation, Rivet Jointcomms to receiveprovide situational
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
1FFICIAL USE ONLY
5V/W Rivet Joint
U.S. Air Force
SIGINT
Threat warning, TACREby text and voice, radio
direction finding andemitter location, data linkmessages
RFI via S2 and collectionmanagement channels
Clear HF, HaveQuick,clear and secure VHF,UHF, SATCOM
Links 11/16, IBS-I, IDM,Secret and SensitiveCompartmentedInformation (SCI) chat
s theater- and national-lear-real-time, on-scene intnalysis, and disseminatioink-reported data are typi
and JTT. Target data ca Link 16. When arrivingmay contact TACP via sedditional tasking and rec
updates.
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TRADIT
FOR
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
CommsData links
IONAL ISR PLATFORMS
2OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Nimrod R1
United Kingdom (U.K.)Royal Air Force
SIGINT
Threat warning, TACRby text and voice, radidirection finding andemitter location, data limessages
RFI via S2 and collectimanagement channels
UHFLink 16 (receive only),
EPs
nk
on
IBS
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TRADITI
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EC-1
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Voicecomms
Data links
Senior Scout collreported data areover Link 16, IBS,
Data link-reportedon CGS, CTT/JTon station, Seniorvia secure command receive/provi
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
3FFICIAL USE ONLY
0E Senior Scout
U.S. Air Force
SIGINT collection/
monitoringThreat warning, TACREby text and voice, radiodirection finding andemitter location, data linmessages
RFI via S2 and collectiomanagement channels
HF, UHF, VHF, SATCO
IBS, Link 16
cts SIGINT. Senior Scoshared with tactical useand secure/unsecure v
data are typically displa, and GCCS. When arriScout may contact theto receive additional tae situational updates.
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TRADIT
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EP-
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Voicecomms
Data links
The EP-3E provi
commanders wotactical SIGINT.range of electrontargeted territoryEP-3E may contto receive additiprovide situation
IONAL ISR PLATFORMS
4OFFICIAL USE ONLY
E SIGINT Aircraft
U.S. Navy
SIGINT
Threat warning,TACREPs by text anvoice, radio directionfinding and emitterlocation, data linkmessages
RFI via S2 andcollection manageme
channels
HF, VHF, UHF,SINCGARS, SATCOHaveQuick
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TRADITIONAL ISR PLATFORMS
5FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RC-7 Airborne Reconnaissance-Low (ARL-M/C)
Service U.S. Army
Mission Multifunctionreconnaissance
platformProducts COMINT, IMINT
collection, designatedarea surveillance,MTI/SAR
Requestingprocedure
RFI via S2 andcollection manage-
ment channelsComms HF, VHF, UHF
The ARL is a multifunction, day/night,all-weather reconnaissance system. Thereare three configurations of the ARL system:1) the ARL-IMINT (ARL-I) configuration withan imagery payload consisting of a FLIR sensor,
an IR line scanner, and a Daylight ImagerySystem (DIS), 2) the ARL-COMINT (ARL-C)configuration with a conventional commsintercept and direction finding (location) payload,and 3) the ARL-Multifunction (ARL-M) withIMINT, COMINT, and MTI/SAR subsystems.
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RC-12Q Gu
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Comms
Data links
Key features incluElectronic Intelligesignal classificatiofinding, and precisiselected low-, mid-identifies/classifiesof their sources.
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
6FFICIAL USE ONLY
rdrail Common Sen
U.S. Army
SIGINT collection/locatio
Threat warning, radio
direction finding andemitter location
RFI via S2 and collectiomanagement channels
VHF/UHF, AM/FM, SSB,Continuous Wave (CW),FDM
IBS, Interoperable DataLinks (IDLs) to theintegrated processingfacility, secure fax,Automatic Digital Netwo(AUTODIN), MobileSubscriber Equipment(MSE), CTT/JTT
e integrated COMINT ance (ELINT) reporting, enand recognition, fast dir
on emitter location. It coll, and high-band radio sigthem, and determines lo
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TRADITI
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P-3C OrioImprove
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Voice comms
Data links
The P-3C AIP functias a surveillance aircapability with AGMcarries two). The EROVER; however,sent off of the aircrawhen equipped withSystem (LSRS) canA Liaison Officer (Lenhance C2 with gr
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
7FFICIAL USE ONLY
Anti-Surface Warfament Program (AIP)
U.S. Navy
Long-range surveillance,AGM-65 Maverick attack
SAR, MTI, EO, and FMV
ASR for platform
UHF secure/nonsecure
ROVER capable
Link types: Ku-CommonData Link (CDL); Links 11
Freq.: 14.4 to 15.35 GHzPlayer: Ku player
or
Link type: C ROVER
Freq.: 5.24 to 5.85 GHz
Player: ROVER player
ons in an overland missioncraft. It has limited strike-65 Maverick missiles (usu
video can be streamed toTI and SAR products cann
ft in a digital format. The Pthe Littoral Surveillance Rprovide MTI and SAR prodO) can ride aboard the P-und maneuver units.
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TRADITI NAL ISR PLATFORMS
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TRADITI
FOR
C-13
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Voicecomms
Data links
The mission of theunobtrusive, long-racapability in a permiconsists of a roll-on/specially modified CROVER, it provides(FMV) imagery dowdirectly to them viasystem has the capawareness via BFT
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
8FFICIAL USE ONLY
0H Scathe View
.S. Air Force
ISR
LIR, day TV, spotter scopnd LRF, imagery analysis
SR for platform
UHF (HQ II), 2 VHF-A
VHF-FM (KY-58), HF,
SATCOM/Demandssigned Multiple Access
DAMA)OVER capable
ownlink frequencies: 55.1nd 55.74 GHz
ink 16 and Blue Forceracker (BFT)
cathe View system is to prnge, and long-loiter ISR colssive environment. Scatheroll-off sensor pallet carried-130H aircraft. Employedstill frame and Full Motionnlink to ground units and cassorted voice comms. Thbility for maintaining situati
and can support an LNO.
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videlectionViewbyithideo
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TRADITI NAL ISR PLATFORMS
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TRADITI
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Service
Mission
ProductsRequestingprocedure
Comms
The U-2 provideshigh-altitude, all-of an area and prdecision makers t
The U-2 can carrcameras as wellWhen arriving onCommon GroundReporting Team (through the U-2 preceive additionalsituational update
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
9FFICIAL USE ONLY
U-2
U.S. Air Force
Multifunctionreconnaissance platfor
Imagery/videoRFI via S2 and collectimanagement channels
Real-time RFIs can betransmitted via securechat channels; theresulting products canbe received viaSIPRNET
UHF, VHF, HF
continuous day or night,eather, stand-off surveilvides critical intelligenc
hrough all phases of con
a variety of sensors ans communications relaystation, the DistributedSystem [DCGS] AnalysiDART) may contact theilot, via secure comms ttasking and receive/pros.
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TRADITI NAL ISR PLATFORMS
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TRADITI
FOR
E-8C JoinAttack Ra
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedures
Voicecomms
Data links
JSTARS is design
targets in all weathlook more than 15movement. JSTAaircraft has no onbreported data are tJoint Services WorLink 16 systems.
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
10FFICIAL USE ONLY
t Surveillance Targear System (JSTAR
U.S. Air Force
Radar ground tracking/
surveillance/C2UHF/SATCOM voicereports, Link 16 tracks, MFTI, SAR images
RFI via S2 or RadarService Request (RSR)from the CGS operator
HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOMHaveQuick
SCDL, Link 16, IBS receiBFT, Mardam-Bey InternRelay Chat (mIRC),SIPRNET
d to locate and track gro
er conditions. JSTARS cmiles to detect groundS can sense rotators, bu
oard ID capability. Data lipically displayed on CG
kstation (JSWS), GCCS,
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TRADITIONAL ISR PLATFORMS
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Airborne Warning and ControlSystem (AWACS) E-3 Sentry
Service U.S. Air Force
Mission Airborne C2
Products Aircraft ID, aircraft control/deconfliction/tasking,intercept control, radio relay
Requestingprocedures
C2 platform, coordinate withALO
Comms HF, VHF-AM, VHF-FM,UHF, SATCOM, HaveQuick
Data links Links 11/16
AWACS provides all-weather surveillance andC2. The AWACS radar is able to detect high-and low-flying aircraft. The radar range extendsbeyond 200 miles (320 kilometers) for low-flyingaircraft and farther for aerospace vehicles flying
at medium to high altitude. Its surveillancevolume is scanned by IFF, which provides ameans of identifying friendly aircraft. Data link-reported data are typically shared via Links 11and 16.
TRADITI NAL ISR PLATFORMS
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TRADITI
FOR
E
Service
Mission
Products
i
Requestingprocedures t
Comms
Data links
(
The E-2C providewarning, airbornefunctions for the
Force Commandradar, IFF, and elfor early warningsurface targets.detect high- and l
NAL ISR PLATFORMS
12FFICIAL USE ONLY
2C Hawkeye
.S. Navy
irborne C2
inks 11/16 surveillanceicture, aircraft ID, aircraontrol/deconfliction/taskntercept control, radio r
2 platform, coordinatehrough the Air Officer (
F, VHF, UHF, SATCOaveQuick
inks 4A, 11, and 16
aval Tactical Data SystNTDS)
s all-weather, airborne ebattle management, anarrier Strike Group and
r (JFC). It uses computctronic surveillance sennd threat analysis for aihe E-2C radar is able tow-flying aircraft.
airfting,lay
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Joint
erizedsorsr and
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FOR
EC-13
Service
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Voice
commsData links
Compass Call perControl, and Commeasures (C3CMC2. The aircraftjamming and othcommunicationsinformation essensystems and othecontact frequenciOPTASK LINK, alink coordination,crypto information
13FFICIAL USE ONLY
0H Compass Call
U.S. Air Force
Comms counter-measures
Comms jamming
RFI via S2 and collectimanagement channelsElectronic AttackRequest Form (EARF),and DD 1975
HF, VHF, UHF,
SATCOM, HaveQuickLinks 11/16
forms tactical Commanmunications Counter-) to deny and disrupt enrovides communicationr unique capabilities tor degrade the transfer otial to the C2 of weaponr resources. The ATO lis. The OPTASK COMd SPINS list procedure
data link frequencies, an.
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ELECTRONIC ATTACK PLATFORMS
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FOR
EC-130
Service
Mission
Products
Requestprocedure
Comms
The EC-130 condPSYOPS, and civFM, HF, TV, andbands. A typicalship orbit offset fraudienceeither
15FFICIAL USE ONLY
/J Commando Solo
U.S. Air Force
Psychological
Operations (PSYOPS)Audio/visual broadcast
ASR via S2 andcollection managementchannels
HF, VHF (AM/FM), UHSATCOM, HaveQuick
ucts information operatiil affairs broadcasts in A
ilitary communicationsission consists of a sinm the desired target
military or civilian perso
,
ns,M,
le-
nel.
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FOR
RQ-
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Data link
Global Hawk provto support Joint ocommanders withISR imagery.
16FFICIAL USE ONLY
B Global Hawk
U.S. Air Force
High-altitude, strategicISR UAS
Cloud-penetrating SAR
ground MTI, EO and IRsensors
RFI via S2 and collectimanagement channels
X band; not ROVERcapable; Link 16
ides strategic reconnaiserations and battlefieldnear-real-time, high-res
/
n
ance
olution
UNMANN D AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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M
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Data links
MQ-1 provides persother support applic
tactical forces. CapC2, SAR, real-timereach back for data/and exploitation. Tguided Hellfire antitturret. The MQ-1 aiweather.
17FFICIAL USE ONLY
Q-1 Predator
U.S. Air Force
Medium-altitude, long-endurance, multimission U
Full motion EO/IR video, ladesignator/IR illuminator,
Hellfire attack capabilityRFI via S2 and collectionmanagement channels
ROVER capable
Link type: C ROVER
Freq.: 5.24 to 5.85 GHz
Player: ROVER player
or Link type: C analog
Freq.: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
Player: C_L analog mIRC,Link 16, UHF
istent ISR, targeting, strike,ations to U.S. Joint strategi
abilities include LOS, SATideo and system status, anvideo dissemination, procee aircraft can employ two lnk missiles with the senso
rcraft will not fly into clouds
S
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orand
OMdsing,ser-ball
and
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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MQ-9 Reaper
Service U.S. Air Force
Primarymission
High-altitude, long-enduranceweapons delivery vehicle
Secondarymission High-altitude, long-endurancepersistent ISR
Products Full motion day EO/IR video,laser designation/IR illumination,Hellfire, Guided Bomb Unit(GBU)-12, GBU-38, GBU-39,AGM-114 attack capability
Requesting
procedure
ASR via S2 and collection
management channelsComms UHF/VHF/FM mIRC, Voice-over
Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Data link ROVER capable
The MQ-9 is designed specifically as a combat(weapons delivery) vehicle. It can providepersistent ISR to U.S. Joint strategic and tactical
forces. Operations include LOS, SATCOM C2,SAR, real-time video and system status, and reachback for data/video dissemination, processing, andexploitation.
UNMANN D AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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FOR
Impro
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Data links
Missions include dreconnaissance, aCapabilities includreal-time video anback for data/videand exploitation.
19FFICIAL USE ONLY
ved Gnat (I-Gnat)
U.S. Army
Medium-altitude, long-endurance, multimissioUAS, Hellfire attack
capabilityFull motion EO/IR videoSAR
RFI via S2 and collectiomanagement channels
ROVER capable
Link type: C analog
Freq.: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
Player: C_L analog
or
Link type: C ROVER
Freq.: 5.24 to 5.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
mage assessment, stand tactical imagery suppoLOS, SATCOM C2, SAsystem status, and reacdissemination, processin
,
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FOR
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Data links
Missions includereconnaissance,Capabilities inclureal-time video anback for data/videand exploitation.
20FFICIAL USE ONLY
Warrior A
U.S. Army
Medium-altitude, long-endurance, multimissio
UAS, Hellfire attackcapability
Full motion video, EO/Ilaser designation, SAR
RFI via S2 and collectimanagement channels
ROVER capable
Link type: C analogFreq.: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
Player: C_ analog
Ku band_digital
Freq.: 14.5 to 15.35 G
amage assessment, stnd tactical imagery supe LOS, SATCOM C2, Sd system status, and reo dissemination, proces
n
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AR,ching,
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FOR
Service
Mission
Products
Requestingprocedure
Data link
Hunter supports
The system is caIMINT, artillery adassessment, recotarget acquisition,Variants include t(weaponized) and(E-Hunter).
21FFICIAL USE ONLY
Q-5B Hunter
U.S. Army
Medium-altitude,medium-endurance,multimission UAS
Full motion EO/FLIRvideo, Green Dart(SIGINT), laserdesignation, ViperStrike attack capability
RFI via S2 andcollection managemenchannels
ROVER capable
Link type: C analog
Freq.: 4.4 to 4.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
rmy field units and C2 n
able of assisting with rejustment, battle damagennaissance and surveilland battlefield observatie modified MQ-5BMQ-5C Extended Hunt
t
odes.
al-time
nce,ion.
r
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FOR
R
Services
Mission
Productl
Requestingprocedure
Data link
Shadow is designeArmy brigade/battfield units and C2ISR, target acquisiassessment capabinterim Class III (bFuture Combat Syweapon system inground control statflying one air vehic
22FFICIAL USE ONLY
-7B Shadow
.S. Army brigade,
.S. Marine Corps regime
ow- to medium-altitude,actical ISR UAS
ull motion EO/IR video,aser pointer (IR)
RFI via S2 and collectionanagement channels torigade or regiment staffs
ROVER capable
ink type: C analog
req.: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
layer: C_L analog
d for tactical employmentlion level. The system prodes with organic day/niion, and battlefield damaility. The system acts asttalion level) UAS under ttem program. The Shadludes four air vehicles anion, which has the capabille at a time.
nts
at thevideshten
hewone
ity of
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FOR
Services
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Data links
Missions includereconnaissance,
23FFICIAL USE ONLY
Scan Eagle
U.S. Marine Corps,
U.S. Navy,
U.S. Army/SpecialOperations Forces (SO
Low- to medium-altitudmedium-endurance,surveillance platform
Full motion EO/IR vide
BCT organic asset
Link type: S band
Freq.: 2.7 to 2.9 GHz
or
ROVER capable (withL band modification)
Link type: L band
Freq.: 1.71 to 1.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
amage assessment, stnd tactical imagery sup
F)
,
ndardort.
UNMANN D AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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FOR
Service
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Data link
Desert Hawk is prAir Force for airfiprotection. The cthe Force ProtectiSystem (FPASS).
24FFICIAL USE ONLY
esert Hawk
U.S. Air Force
Low-altitude, short-endurance, multimissioUAS
Full motion EO/IR vide
Organic unit asset
ROVER capable
Link type: L band
Freq.: 1 .71 to 1.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
imarily employed with thld/installation/personnelomplete system is knowon Airborne Surveillanc
n
z
e
as
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FOR
R
Services
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Data link
* No changeRaven A or
Raven is a low-altUAS. It is a light
range UAS makinPointer subsystearchitecture andstandard EO andtwo-soldier transpconcealment.
25FFICIAL USE ONLY
Q-11B Raven
U.S. Air Force,U.S. Army
Low-altitude, close-range tactical UAS
Full motion EO/IR videlaser Illuminator
Organic unit asset
ROVER capable*
Link type: L analog
Freq.: 1.71 to 1.85 G
Player: C_L analog
to linking ROVER withB.
itude, close-range tacticeight, hand-launched, c
g extensive use of FQMs including communicatCS. The system uses
IR sensors. It is designort, flexibility, and
o,
z
allose-
151Aions
d for
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FOR
FQ
Service
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Data link
This system provi
video imagery tocommanders or orange eye in theallows a range ofthe GCS.
26FFICIAL USE ONLY
-151A Pointer
U.S. Air Force
Low-altitude, close-rantactical UAS
Full motion video, high-resolution, day color Eor black and white LowLight Level (LLL) EOcamera
Organic unit asset
ROVER capable, one-way uplink with GCS
Link type: L analog
Freq.: 1.71 to 1.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
des real-time, high-resol
upport maneuver battalither users needing a shsky. The one-way uplinabout 5 to 7 kilometers f
e
z
ution
onrt-krom
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FOR
Service
Mission
Product
Requestingprocedure
Data link
Dragon Eye provivideo imagery follmission to suppor
commanders andneeding a short-rway uplink allowsfrom the GCS or
27FFICIAL USE ONLY
Dragon Eye
U.S. Marine Corps
Low-altitude, short-endurance, multimissioUAS
Full motion EO/IR vide
Organic unit asset
ROVER capable
Wearable GCS with twway link
Link type: L analog
Freq.: 1.71 to 1.85 GH
Player: C_L analog
es real-time, high-resolowing a predeterminedt maneuver battalion
company commandersnge eye in the sky. Ta range of about 10 kiloOVER.
n
o
o-
z
ution
e two-meters
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28FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
A-10 Thunderbolt II
Service U.S. Air Force
Mission CAS/FAC(A)
Sensor Litening pod (if equipped)
Products Full motion EO/IR video,
laser marking, commandIR pointer
Requestingprocedure
Preplanned ASR throughthe Fires cell; immediatewith the Joint TacticalAirstrike Request (JTAR)through TACP
Comms UHF, VHF-AM, VHF
(AM/FM), SINCGARS,*HaveQuick
Coordinatesystems
Military Grid ReferenceSystem (MGRS),L/L DD.MM.XXX (SS)?
Data links ROVER capable**
SADL X or XY
* Currently only in theater.** When equipped with the Litening AT
pod (pg. 47), it can feed EO/IRstreaming video to ROVER.
The A-10 is a CAS and FAC(A) platform with longendurance and a large weapon payload.
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
A
Service
Mission
Sensor
Products
Requestingprocedure
Comms
Coordinatesystems
Data links
* When eqAT pod (pstreaming
The AV-8B providforces.
29FFICIAL USE ONLY
-8B Harrier II
U.S. Marine Corps
CAS
Litening pod
Full motion EO/IRvideo, laser marking
Preplanned ASRthrough Fires cell;immediate with JTARthrough TACP
UHF
MGRSL/L DD.MM.XXX
Automatic TargetHand-off System(ATHS) II, ROVERcapable,* StrikeLink
ipped with the Liteningg. 47), it can feed EO/IRvideo to ROVER.
es responsive CAS to g
ound
ARMED RECCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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30FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
GR-1/4 Tornado
Service U.K. Royal Air Force
Mission Interdictor/strike aircraft
Sensors FLIR, Thermal ImagingAirborne LaserDesignator (TIALD) pod
Product Voice reports
Requestingprocedure
Preplanned ASRthrough Fires cell;immediate with JTARthrough TACP
Comms UHF
Coordinatesystems
MGRSL/L DD.MM.XXX
Data link Link 16
The GR-1/4 provides interdiction and CAS.
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
F-1
Service
Mission
Sensors
Products
Requesting
procedure
Comms
Data links
* When equippod (pg. 47)streaming v
The F-15E performair-to-air and air-to-strike and interdictiointerdiction platformescort missions. Sncan provide targetinobservation capabili
31FFICIAL USE ONLY
E Strike Eagle
U.S. Air Force
Strike fighter
1. Sniper pod
2. Litening pod
3. LANTIRN pod
1. IR/CCD TV, LRF, lasermarking (Sniper)
2. IR/CCD TV, lasermarking (Litening)
3. IR only, laser marking(LANTIRN)
Preplanned ASR through
Fires cell; immediate withJTAR through TACP
UHF, UHF HaveQuick
Link 16, ROVER III*
ped with the Litening AT, it can feed EO/IRideo to ROVER.
day and night, all-weatherround missions including sn. Although primarily a de, it can also perform CAS aiper/Litening pod-equippedg data, laser designation, aty to ground forces.
trategicpdF-15Es
nd
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FOR
F-16
Service U.SCo
Mission Mul
Sensors 1.
2.
3.Products 1. I
(Sn
2. I(Lit
3. I
Requestingprocedure
Preim
Comms UHData links Lin
cap
* EO/IR streamingwith Litening ATSADL capable.Link 16/IDM capreferred to as F-1the Air Support
way for digital mnot requiring a g
The F-16 is a multirolpod-equipped F-16sdesignation, and obsF-16C/J models areemploying the AN/ASMissile [HARM] Targ
32
FFICIAL USE ONLY
Fighting Falcon
. Air Force,lition and NATO air forces
tirole attack/fighter
niper
itening
ANTIRNR/CCD TV, LRF, laser markiiper)
R/CCD TV, laser markingning)
R only, laser marking (LANTI
planned ASR through Fires cediate with JTAR through T
F, VHF (AM/FM)16, IDM, IDT, SADL, ROVE
able*
video to ROVER when equippod (pg. 47). F-16C (Block 2-16CG (Block 40)/CJ (Blockble. Block 40/50 collectively6CM. SADL and Link 16 neperations Center (ASOC) G
ssaging. IDM is an LOS systeway.
e attack fighter. Sniper/Litenirovide targeting data, laserrvation capability to ground fsed primarily for SEAD missiQ-213 High-Speed Antiradiatting System (HTS).
ng
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R
ped5/30)50)
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ng AT
orces.onsion
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FOR
F
Services U.U.
Mission M
Sensors FLEpotarE
Products Fumca
Requestingprocedure
PrimT
Comms M
Data links Li
Di
St
R
Li
Fr
Pl
* When equippe
can feed EO/IRoles include air supreconnaissance, forwsupport, and day andF/A-18D Advanced TSystem (ATARS) capAdvanced TargetingCorps F-18s carry th
33FFICIAL USE ONLY
/A-18 Hornet
. Marine Corps,
. Navy
ltirole fighter/attack
IR, SAR, ATARS (D model o/IR camera), Litening targetid (Marine Corps), ATFLIRgeting pod (Navy), SHARP/IR photo reconnaissance
ll motion EO/IR video, laserrking, target data, observatio
pability
planned ASR through Firesmediate with JTAR throughCP
ltiband (UHF/VHF), SINCGA
k 16
ital CAS system (modem)
ikeLink
VER capable*
k type: L analog
q.: 1.71 to 1.85 GHz
yer: C_L analog
d with Litening AT pod (pg. 4
streaming video to ROVER.
eriority, fighter escort, SEAD,ard air control, close and deenight strike missions. It is al
actical Aerial Reconnaissancable. Navy F-18s carry theLIR (ATFLIR) targeting pod;Litening targeting pod.
ly,g
n
ell;
RS
7), it
.
p airo
Marine
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
G
Service
Mission
SensorProduct
Requestinprocedure
Comms
The aircraft has acapability includinand can operateNight Vision Gog
34FFICIAL USE ONLY
R-7/9 Harrier
U.K. Royal Air Force
Multirole attack/fighter
FLIRVoice reports
Preplanned ASRthrough Fires cell;immediate with JTARthrough TACP
UHF
comprehensive weapong bombs, rockets, or mit night, at low level, usinles (NVGs).
ssilesg
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
AC-
Service
Mission
Sensors
Products
Requestingprocedure
Voicecomms
Data links
Roles of the aircraand armed reconn
35FFICIAL USE ONLY
30H/U Gunship
U.S. Air Force
CAS, precision fire supparmed reconnaissance,limited ISR
EO TV, Low Light Level(LLL) TV, FLIR, IR
Full motion EO/IR video,laser designation, laserillumination
Preplanned ASR throughFires cell; immediate withJTAR through TACP
HF, VHF (AM/FM), UHF,SATCOM, HaveQuick
ROVER capable
Link type: C ROVER
Freq.: 5.24 to 5.85 GHz
Player: ROVER player
Cursor on Target (CoT) liwith Special OperationsForces (SOF) BattlefieldOperations (BAO) kit
t include CAS, air interdicissance.
rt,
nk
ir
tion,
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
Service
Mission
Sensor
Requestingprocedure
Comms
The B-1B is a longcapable of deliveriand nuclear muniti
equipment enableupdate mission prflight, and precisioground-based naviimproving the B-1aircraft is ROVERLitening AT pod (p
36FFICIAL USE ONLY
-1B Lancer
U.S. Air Force
All-weather, long-range, multirole heavybomber capable of
strategic and tacticalinterdiction missions
Sniper pod fleetupgrade ongoing
Preplanned ASRthrough Fires cell;immediate with JTARthrough TACP
HF, VHF, UHF, EHF,Combat Track II,HaveQuick capable
-range, multirole, heavy bg precision-guided convens. Inertial navigation
aircrews to navigate glofiles and target coordinatbomb without the need
gational aids. Upgradess limited ISR capability.apable and is equipped. 47).
mberntional
ally,s in-fre
Theith the
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
B-5
Service
Mission
Sensor
Products
Requestingprocedure
Comms
Data link
* When equip(pg. 47), it cvideo to RO
The B-52 is a heavboth precision-guimunitions. The airis used in the CASMunitions (JDAMs)the Litening II pod.capable of limited I
37
FFICIAL USE ONLY
Stratofortress
U.S. Air Force
All-weather, long-range,multirole heavy bombercapable of strategic andtactical interdiction missio
Litening II pod upgrade
IR/CCD video, laser mark(Litening)
Preplanned ASR throughFires cell; immediate withJTAR through TACP
HF, VHF, UHF, EHF,SATCOM, HaveQuickcapable
ROVER capable*
ed with the Litening AT pn feed EO/IR streamingER.
y bomber capable of delied conventional and nuclcraft has long-range strikrole using Joint Direct Att. The fleet is being fittedUpgrades will make the
SR.
ns
ing
od
eringarand
ackwithircraft
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
Service
Mission
Requestingprocedure
Comms
Data link
The B-2 is a multidelivering both comunitions.
38FFICIAL USE ONLY
B-2 Spirit
U.S. Air Force
Multirole heavy bombecapable of deep strikemissions
Preplanned ASRthrough Fires cell;immediate with JTARthrough TACP
VHF/UHF, HF, EHF,SATCOM, HaveQuick
capable
Link 16 capable
role bomber capable ofnventional and nuclear
r
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ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
AH-1
Service
Mission
Sensors
Products
Requestprocedure
Comms
Data link
The AH-1W standweather attack, diarmed escort, an
41FFICIAL USE ONLY
W Super Cobra
U.S. Marine Corps
ttack helicopter,CAS/FAC(A)
FLIR, CCD TV, Direct
View Optics (DVO)
Recorded day TV/FLIRideo (VHS), voice repor
ir request
Multiband (UHF/VHF/FSINCGARS/HaveQuick
Not applicable
ard mission includes all-rect air support, antitankNontraditional ISR (NTI
ts
),
,ISR).
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
Service
Mission
SensorsProducts
Requestprocedure
Comms
Data link
The Marine Corpof missions to inclinsertion/extractiomedical evacuati
armed escort/visucapable of deliverfires, and its thirdmore capable obsMarine Corps couCobra. The UH-1
42FFICIAL USE ONLY
H-1N Huey
U.S. Marine Corps
Light utility helicopter
FLIR, CCD TVRecorded day TV/FLIRideo (8 mm), voice
reports
ir request
Multiband (UHF/VHF/F
SINCGARS/HaveQuickNot applicable
uses the UH-1N for a vude C2, transport, troopn, fire support coordinatin, search and rescue, a
al reconnaissance. It ising rocket and machinegeneration FLIR makeservation platform than itnterpart, the AH-1W SuN is also FAC(A) capabl
),
ariety
on,nd
gunit a
ere.
ARMED R CCE/NTISR CAPABILITY
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FOR
OH-5
Service
Mission
Sensors(
(
Product
Request
procedure (
Comms
Data link I
The Kiowa providfor attack helicopt
43FFICIAL USE ONLY
D Kiowa Warrior
.S. Army
ight scout helicopter
hermal Imaging SystemTIS), day/night Automatiarget Hand-off System
ATHS)
irborne Video Tapeecorder (AVTR)
ia Air Mission Request
AMR)
HF-FM, SINCGARS,HF, HaveQuick, VHF-A
DM
s armed reconnaissancer and air cavalry units.
c
M
e
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FOR
AH
Service
Mission
Sensors(
Products
Requestprocedure (
Comms
Data link I
Apache is the ArThe principal misvalue targets with
44FFICIAL USE ONLY
64A/D Apache
.S. Army
ttack helicopter
ilot Night Vision SystePNVS), Target Acquisitiesignation Sight (TADSay TV, TADS FLIR, Diriew Optics (DVO)
ecorded day TV/FLIR
ideo, tactical voice repoia Air Mission Request
AMR)
HF-FM, UHF, VHF-AM
DM (where fielded), Bluorce Tracker (BFT)
ys primary attack helicion is the destruction ofthe Hellfire missile.
n),ct
rts
pter.high-
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PODS
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FOR
LANTIRN Ta
Aircraft F-1
Sensors IR,ra
Product Fuco
Data link Nocawit
covia
Role: Pod contaisensor, a laser dprecise delivery oa missile bore-sigon of AGM-65D-i
Legacy pod: Maof targets at low a
46FFICIAL USE ONLY
rgeting Pod AN/AAQ
5E, F-16C/D
IR laser designator, anging
ll motion IR video (no Tkpit only
ground data link; the pilshare target designatio
h wingmen via Link 16 a
vey target data to othervoice communications
ns a high-resolution FLIsignator range finder forf laser-guided munitions,ht correlator for automatiaging IR Maverick miss
rginally capable of positiltitude.
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) in
otnsnd
s
andic lockiles.
e ID
PODS
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FOR
Aircraft AV-8Bloc
Sensors IR m
LaselaserTV (d
Products Day/IR/ECoorwithID atPosit
usingDatalinks
Somif dat
Link t
Freq.
Play
Link tFreq.
Play
Litening provides dattack of ground tar(i.e., laser-guided bGPS-guided weapo
47FFICIAL USE ONLY
Litening
B, A-10, B-52H, F-15E, F-125/30/32/40/42/50/52, F/A
rker, Laser Spot Search (L
Spot Track (LST), LRF andesignation (guidance), Cay TV)
ight video, laser designatiotargeting (all in cockpit).inate generation for targetiPS-guided weapons. Pos
medium altitudes using TV.ive ID at low to medium altit
IR.models are ROVER capalink module is installed
ype: C ROVER
: 5.24 to 5.85 GHz
r: ROVER player
or
ype: C analog: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
r: C_L analog
y, night, and under-the-weets with a variety of weapombs, conventional bombs,s).
6-18
SS),
D
n,
ngitive
udes
le
thernsand
PODS
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FOR
Advanced T
Aircraft F/
Sensors Coca
SeTrde
Products DadecoIDnig
Data link Rmo
Lin
Fr
Pl
The ATFLIR is thtargeting pod for iSuper Hornets. Toperators to simuldesignate, and IRmay be sent if theantenna and link
48FFICIAL USE ONLY
argeting FLIR (ATFLN/ASQ-228
-18A-F
mmon optical path EO/Iera, IR marker, Laser
arch (LSS), Laser Spotck (LST), LRF, and laseignation (guidance)
y/night video, laserignation, IR marker; Cardinate generation; posi
at medium altitudes dayht
VER capableif data lidule is installed in aircra
k type: L-band analog
q.: 1.71 to 1.85 GHz
yer: C_L analog
U.S. Navys most recets fleet of F/A-18 Hornethe common optical pathtaneously view, track, lamark a target. ROVERaircraft has the properodules installed.
IR)
pot
r
. IItiveor
kft
tandallowsservideo
PODS
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FOR
Shared Reco
A
Aircraft F/A-
Sensors CA-Altit
Products HigEO/15 n
provwid
Data link Airb
Ku
Fredow
Fre
This pod containsable to image up tspectrum and a NIdata link system isimages directly fro(DSS) to a groundMbps capable). Tto view NITFS 2.1
coordinated commfrequencies prior timagery is downloand disseminatedchannels. Groundpreplanned imagerReconnaissance (may be requested
49FFICIAL USE ONLY
naissance Pod (SH
N/ASD-12(V)
18E/F
279MEO, IR Mediumde Sensor (MAS)
-resolution (positive ID),IR imagery from up toautical miles (nm); able t
ide image swaths up to 2
orne Modem Assembly (A
and: 274 Mbps
.: 14.4 to 14.93 GHznlink
.: 15.15 to 15.35 GHz up
high-resolution EO/IR ca NIIRS 4 rating in the vi
IRS 3 in the IR spectrum.capable of transmitting th
the Digital Storage Syststation (TCDL or CMDL 2e ground station must beile formats and must hav
unications uplink and dowaircraft launch. Postflighded, processed by intelliia the SIPRNET or otherIntel units may requesty of NAIs via an ASR forREC) or immediate supp
through the ASOC.
RP)
nm
MA)
link
merasualTheeseem74able
nlinktence,secure
n-callort
PODS
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FOR
Sniper EAdvanced
Aircraft FA
Sensors IS
TdC
Products Fc
(Ig
Ltr
Data link R
L
F
P
* Being integr
The long-range tageneration, mid-capable of identifmedium to high alpod for tactical re
50FFICIAL USE ONLY
tended Range (XR)/Targeting Pod (ATP
-15E, F-16 Block 30/40/-10, B-1*
marker, Laser Spotearch (LSS), Laser Spot
rack (LST), LRF and lasesignation (guidance),CD TV (day TV)
ull motion IR/EO video iockpit. Positive ID atedium to high altitudeR/TV). Coordinateeneration for targeting w
PS-guided weapons.aser designator, laser sacking, and marking.
OVER capable
ink type: C analog
req.: 4.4 to 4.85 GHz
layer: C_L analog
ated on the B-1.
rgeting pod features a tave FLIR system and ising, tracking, and targettitudes. The F-16 carrieonnaissance.
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C2 NODES/RECEIVERS AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS/DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY NETWORKS
Air Support Operations Center (ASOC)
Service: U.S. Air Force
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53FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Description: Key Air Force Tactical Air ControlSystem (TACS) agency involved in coordinatingCAS for ground forces; it is comparable to theMarine Corps Direct Air Support Center (DASC).
Role: It performs coordination, direction, andcontrol of the air effort to support land forcesmaneuver objectives, usually at Army corpslevel and below. The ASOC is an operational
component of the TACS, subordinate to the Airand Space Operations Center (AOC). TheASOC usually collocates with the tactical ormain Fire Support Element (FSE) and ArmyCommand and Control (AC2) element in thecorps Tactical Operations Center (TOC). TheASOC processes requests for immediate CAS(submitted by ground maneuver forces).
C2 NODES/RECEIVERS AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS/DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY NETWORKS
Direct Air Support Center (DASC)
Service: U.S. Marine Corps
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54FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Description: Central coordination point for allaircraft support to Ground Combat Element(GCE) agencies at all echelons; it is comparableto the Air Force ASOC.
Role: The DASC processes requests forimmediate air support, casualty evacuations,and assault support. It is responsible forintegrating Marine aviation as a supporting arm
to ground maneuver forces and uses proceduralcontrol to route itinerant aircraft through theMarine Corps Air Officer (AO). It is subordinateto the Marine Tactical Air Command Center(TACC) and is in direct support of the seniorMarine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)commander.
C2 NODES/RECEIVERS AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS/DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY NETWORKS
Air Defense and AirspaceManagement (ADAM) Cell and
Brigade Aviation Element (BAE) Cell
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55FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Brigade Aviation Element (BAE) Cell
Service: U.S. Army
Description: AC2 management
Role: Plan, coordinate, and establishconnectivity and interoperability with availableJoint and coalition sensors and forces in orderto provide real-time data for Air Missile Defense(AMD) early warning, aerial situational
awareness, and airspace management.
ADAM/BAE mission
Air assault
Air-ground integration and close combatattack
Attack
Reconnaissance and surveillance Staff planning and coordination
Air defense
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C2 NODES/RECEIVERS AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS/DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY NETWORKS
Distributed Common GroundSystem (DCGS)
S i J i t
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57FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Service: Joint
Description: DCGS is the architecture thatintegrates the processing, exploitation, anddistribution operations for Air Force U-2s,Global Hawks, and Predators. It includes fiveDeployable Ground Systems (DGSs) locatedaround the globe.
Role: The DGS acts as the back-end crew for
U-2, Global Hawk, and Predator missions fusingintelligence from multiple sources. The DGSconducts first-phase exploitation and producesand distributes IMINT, SIGINT, and imagery-derived Measurement and Signature Intelligence(MASINT) products to customers in all Services.They all share the DCGS Integration Backbone(DIB). For more information, reference the
following SIPRNET Web site:
http://www.goodfellow.af.smil.mil.17TRSS/TSW/dcgs101/index.html
C2 NODES/RECEIDIGITAL C
VERS AND DISPLAY SYSNNECTIVITY NETWORK
TEMS/
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FOR
Common Grou
Services: U.S. A
Description: CGIMINT tactical datcenter.
Role: CGS procJTT, and UAS. Itbattle managemeCommand, ContrIntelligence (C3I)
(LAN), wire, or raServices WorkstaC2 visibility into Jand IBS data onenables integratesurveillance, targbe developed/exedata.
58FFICIAL USE ONLY
nd Station (CGS) JS
rmy, U.S. Marine Corps
S is amobile, multisensa processing and evalua
sses data from JSTARSdisseminates intelligencnt, and targeting data tol, Communications, and
nodes via Local Area N
io. A CGS can feed a Jtion (JSWS) in a TOC toTARS MTI, FTI, UAS visingle workstation. Thibattle management,
ting, and interdiction plcuted using near-real-ti
ARS
rtion
CTT,e,
twork
ointgive
ideo,s
ns toe
C2 NODES/RECEIDIGITAL C
VERS AND DISPLAY SYSNNECTIVITY NETWORK
TEMS/
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FOR
Service: U.S. Ar
Description: Thebattalion at the diviTOC, or the regimProphet Control.at the brigade TOcontingency operaof supporting operjump). All sensorsfrom the Prophet C
Role: Prophet Airof the division or A(ACR). Prophet Gof operations to faand enhance the s
additional receivermounted on the veelement, along witdivision Airborne Csupport BCT execrecommending suiGround sensors totactical factors.
59FFICIAL USE ONLY
Prophet
y
Military Intelligence (MI)sion Tactical Center (TACntal equivalents, employsrophet Control can be dewhen in a force protectio
ion. Prophet Control is ctions during displacemenwill receive their technicaontrol element.
is fielded to the aviation ermored Cavalry Regimentound is deployed into theilitate the mobility of the tensor capabilities through
and/or extended antennhicle. The Prophet Contrthe SIGINT section of th
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Joint Ta
Service: Joint
Description: JTUHF tactical intellthe capability to dCommand, Contr
Computers, and Ibattlefield targetincommanders and
Role: The terminlink to battle manair defense, fire sacross all Service
other weapon systhe host system/pmounted in fixed-surface ships, anplatforms and veh
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tical Terminal (JTT)
is a special application,igence terminal that proisseminate time-sensitivl, Communications,
telligence (C4I) andg information to tacticalintelligence nodes.
als supply the critical dagers, intelligence centepport, and aviation nod
s. JTT is integrated into
tems and is transportedlatform. The equipmentand rotary-wing aircraft,fixed or mobile ground
icles.
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C2 NODES/RECEIDIGITAL C
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Integrated
Service: Joint
Description: IBSbroadcasts into a stactical receive terfamily. The goal ouncoordinated prolintelligence/inform
providing the tactictime-sensitive tactiincorporates Integr(IBS-S) and IntegrInteractive (IBS-I),(TRAP), Multi-TADTime DisseminatioReconnaissance I
(TRIXS).Role: IBS data arCTTs, JTTs, and T(TRE), which alsoused to display datCOMM for frequen
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roadcast Service (I
integrates multiple intelligystem of systems and miinals into a single, relatethe IBS is to resolve the
iferation of stove-pipedtion (SIGINT) broadcasts
al commander with integrcal information. IBSated Broadcast Service-Sted Broadcast Service-
Tactical Related ApplicatiIL Network (MTN), Near-n (NRTD), and Tacticaltelligence Exchange Syst
received and displayedactical Receive Equipmeopulate intelligence data
a on GCCS. See OPTAScies and crypto requirem
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C2 NODES/RECEIVERS AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS/DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY NETWORKS
TLDHS Interoperability
F/A-18E
F/A-18C
CF-18
F/A-18A+
F/A-18D
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AFAPD Air Force Applications Program DevelopmentMTS Marine Tactical SystemSADL Situation Awareness Data LinkTLDHS Target, Location, Designation, and Hand-off SystemVMF Variable Message Format
F/A-18F
F/A-18E
A-10C*
F-16 CM
TLDHS
AV-8B
Legend:
VMFAFAPD
MTS
B-52 (secure)
* FY 09: Select A-10C will be bothSADL and VMF
The Target Location, Designation, and Hand-offSystem (TLDHS), also known as StrikeLink, is amodular, man-portable equipment suite thatprovides the ability to quickly acquire targets in day,night, and near-all-weather conditions. Operatorsare able to accurately determine their own positionas well as that of their targets and digitally transmit
(hand-off) data to supporting arms elements.TLDHS will be fielded to Forward Observer (FO)teams, Naval Gunfire (NGF) spot teams, TACPs,reconnaissance teams, Fire Support Team (FIST)leaders, and battalion air officers. TLDHS requiresline-of-sight capability.
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FULL MOTION VIDEO RECEIVERS
ROVER Operations Checklist
Multipurpose cable: Attach themultipurpose cable (P1) to the J2 port on theROVER III receiver. Attach the RJ45
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connector (P4) on the multipurpose cable tothe RJ45 port on the laptop PC.(Ref. ROVER III User Manual, Section 3.)
4. Configuring a data linka. LFP conceptrequires selection of the
followingb. Link (L)link protocolc. Frequency (F)comms frequency
d. Player (P)appropriate video playere. (b), (c), and (d) are required to configure
the data link easily.Configuring a data link from the GUI
f. Open the ROVER III GUI from thedesktop on the laptop PC.
g. Select data link from the link list box. Usedown arrow to display the selections and
then highlight your choice.h. Set freq. using the spin boxes on the freq.
controls to set the exact frequency.i. Select the appropriate video player.j. After all steps are completed, streaming
video will appear on appropriate videoplayer.
FULL MO ION VIDEO RECEIVERS
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Description: OS
E-ROVER III systesituational awarenand telemetry dataunmanned platforPioneer, I-Gnat, HUAS and mannedconsists of a UHFan optional extendsupports decodingmultiple UAS, linksand supports off-taCapabilities:
DVR/Tivo likerecording vide
Telemetry data2525 symbolo
JPEG files with Off-target calc Tri-band (C/L/
up to 50 kilom S-band planne
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tem Remote Videominal (OSRVT)
VT is a kit integrated with
m that provides enhancess with near-real-time vidfrom multiple manned ans (e.g., Raven, Shadow,nter, Warrior A, Predator,itening pod platforms).odem, cables, software,d-range antenna. Softwtelemetry and metadata fdata onto FalconView mrget calculations.
capability10 hours of
linked to FalconView withy
embedded metadatalations
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for FY 08 (second quart
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FULL MOTION VIDEO RECEIVERS
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VideoScout
Description: VideoScout provides thecapability to capture, archive, and retrieve video
and metadata from manned and unmanned ISRsystems, UAS, data link receivers, commonsensors, and Intel feeds. Warfighters can theneasily add knowledge to the video assets byannotating, making clips, or extracting imagesto create intelligent video that is more timely,actionable, and relevant to the mission.
FULL MO ION VIDEO RECEIVERS
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Description: MVlightweight multibuser with the cap
motion video fromtransmission syst
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MVR III
R III is a compact, ruggnd receiver that providbility to receive live, full
a wide range of videoms.
d, ands its
FULL MOTION VIDEO RECEIVERS
Brevity Terminology
FMV Brevity CommunicationsHandshake: ROVER operator comms toindicate good full motion video signal and datato ROVER.
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Hollow: Lost full motion video signal and/ordata to ROVER. ROVER screen freezes or isnot updating. When the picture is not rotatingor the slant range is not changing, these arethe indicators of not updating.
Expect hollow: Informative call from the pilot/sensor operator to the ROVER operator that acondition will likely exist that limits ROVERreception (e.g., maneuvers, terrain).
Switch camera: Request from the ROVERoperator to the pilot/sensor operator to switchthe full motion video to EO or IR.
Switch polarity: Request from the ROVERoperator to the pilot/sensor operator to switchthe full motion video IR polarity to black hot orwhite hot.
Zoom (in/out): Request from the ROVERoperator to change the full motion video Field
of View (FOV). The zoom command is to begiven with a 1, 2, 3, or 4 attached to it. The 1,2, 3, or 4 indicates the number of full motionvideo change in or out. Recommend only onefull motion video FOV change at a time (in orout).
Continued on next page.
FULL MOTION VIDEO RECEIVERS
Brevity Terminology
ROVER Brevity CommunicationsSlew (left/right/up/down or clockposition and distancequarter, half, orfull screen): Directive call from the
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ROVER operator to the pilot/sensoroperator to slew the full motion videosource a given direction and distance.
Set: Informative call from the pilot/sensoroperator to the ROVER operator indicatingno longer slewing the full motion video
source and waiting for further updates.
Stake: A full motion video system mark hasbeen set and used as a frame of reference;reference point for air to surface.
Check capture: Informative call from theROVER operator to the pilot/sensor
operator that the target appears to be nolonger tracked by full motion video source.
Check focus: Informative call from theROVER operator to the pilot/sensoroperator that the full motion video imageappears to be out of focus.
Telemetry on/off: Informative call from theROVER operator to the pilot/sensoroperator requesting the ROVER telemetryoverlay may be turned on/off.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Dynamic/Immediate ISR RequestFormat (8-line Request)
1 Desired ISR support or effect(full motion video, positive ID, EO,
IR MTI)
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IR, MTI)2 Target name
3 Target location
4 Essential Elements of Information(EEIs)
What do you want to know?
5 Latest Time Information of Value(LTIOV)
6 Reporting instructions (mIRC, IPL,classification)
7 ISR asset detection concern (low,medium, or high)
If spooking target is a concern
8 Airspace deconfliction information
If you need the asset to stay clearof an area for deconfliction
Note: Lines 1 to 6 are mandatory;lines 7 to 8 are optional
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Collection Request Flow
Is the requestrequired in lessthan 48 hrs?
No YesPreplanned
Is the req est req ired
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Submit toCM usingnon-PRISMworksheet
CM entersrequest inPRISM
Submit ad hocrequest form toCM (ISR OpsWeb page)
Is the request requiredimmediately?(within 3 hrs)
Requestvalidated
andprioritizedthroughcorps CM
Assessmentand assettaskingapproval byISR Ops
Aircrafttasked in
ATO; sensortasked inRSTA annex
ReportingIAWinstructions
Standardad hoc
No Yes
RequestcoordinatedthroughMNC-I CM
Requestassessed byISARC
Ad hoccollectioncoordinatedwith platform
LNO and SIDO
Does the request involvea PR, TIC, or TST?
No Yes
Are you talking
to the ISRplatform?
Send request
direct toISARC
Pass 8-linerequestdirect to ISRplatform(ISR OpsWeb page)
Yes No
Pass 8-linerequest toCM/ISARC (ISROps Web page)
Will requestadversely affectcollection
deck?
No Yes
Retaskingcoordinatedwith SIDO/CCO
ISARC willcoordinatewith MNC-I tomove asset
Dynamicad hoc
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Air-Ground AC2 Battle Drill
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
TUAS Launch/Recovery Process
Battle Drill Example
Timeline
30 minutes prior to mission execution (launch)
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30 minutes prior to mission execution (launch) Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS)
operators notify ADAM/BAE of intention to launch in30 min.
ADAM/BAE notifies division ADAM AC2 of 30-min.strike warn of TUAS launch and requestsauthorization code
TUAS operators establish comms with localAirspace Control Authority (ACA) and pass the
authorization code Local ACA/Air Traffic Control (ATC) will blanket
broadcast30 min. strike warn
10 minutes prior to launch
TUAS operators provide 10-min. strike warn to localACA and battalion Air Officer (AO)
All air operations within the assigned Restricted
Operations Area (ROA)/Restricted Operations Zone(ROZ) are suspended until cleared by the local ACA
Local ACA/ATC will blanket broadcast5 min.strike warn (assigned ROA/ROZ activated)
Launch
TUAS notify battalion AO/S3 and local ACA/ATC ofairborne status
Battalion AO/S3 will notify BCT ADAM/BAE that theTUAS is airborne
BCT ADAM/BAE will notify division ADAM cell ofTUAS launch status
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TUAS Launch/Recovery Process
Battle Drill Example
Communications
Positive communications must be maintained 100percent of the time from 30 min prior to launch to
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percent of the time from 30 min. prior to launch tomission completion with the local ACA/ATC.
ADAM/AC2division level
Local ACA/ATC
ADAM/BAE cellBCT level
Air officer/S3battalion level
TUAS operators
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Organic UAS ImmediateLaunch Request
UAS contact frequency/aircraft frequency:
_____________________________________
Call sign of UAS mission commander/aircraft
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call sign: ______________________________
1. Check in: ___________________________
(Mission commander) this is (call sign);request for immediate UAS launch.
2. Center grid: _________________________
(of the area you want looked at)
Maximum radius: _____________________
(of the intended UAS orbit)
PU 12345678, 300 meters.
4. Mission statement: ___________________
I need to assess the enemy situation anddetermine the location and strength ofhostile forces in areas surrounding theconvoy.
5. Remarks/intent: _____________________
The center grid is the center of my convoy.I want to specifically check out the tree line
200 meters east of the burning KBR truck.Let me know if you see any vehicle or footmovement to the east of my position.
REQ. PROCEDUR
JS
/BATTLE DRILLS/CHEC
ARS Checklist
LISTS
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Capabilities
(12) UHF (HJoint TacticSystem (JTISpecificatiodata text/Br
CGS linkupSATCOM/U
11-hr. missi
20-hr. missi
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Can providearea or precdependingtarget data
Can track gspecified arImprovised
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aveQuick)/(3) VHF/(2) Hl Information DistributioDS)/Interim JTIDS Mess
(IJMS)/SATCOM/SATadcast Intel (BI)
capable at BCT (SCDLHF/VHF)
n endurance (unrefuele
n endurance (refueled)
ion ground search radarbut cannot identify)
accurate target locationision-guided weaponsn sensor used to gather
ound movement in aa (counter-ambush/
Explosive Device [IED])
le of detecting stationarvehicles in dug-in positi
a wire)
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
JSTARS Checklist
Planning Checklist
Time on station______________
Orbit: SCDL LOS?
Primary nets: UHF______Tactical Satellite (TACSAT)
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Tactical Satellite (TACSAT)______
Secondary nets: UHF____ TACSAT___
Mission:
Task/purpose:
Priorities by order
Crypto requirements
BCT operational graphics
Named Area of Interest (NAI)/TargetArea of Interest (TAI)/DP/R&S plan
MTI/FTI/SAR
Coordinate with AH-64s working inconjunction with JSTARS
Setup/Coordination RequirementsIdentify area for JSTARS to scan (R&Splan, NAI/TAI, EEIs)
Submit JSTARS support request toALO/ Fire Support Officer (FSO)
ALO/FSO submits Joint TacticalAirstrike Requests (JTARs)/RFI
Get contact information for JSTARS unitfor coordination
Ensure CGS is set up to receiveJSTARS feed
Comms rehearsal
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
JSTARS Checklist
Mission Battle Rhythm
TACP receives check-in briefing fromJSTARS
Control of JSTARS is given to taskingauthority (S2/S3, etc.) at CGS
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y ( )
Tasking authority maintains contactwith JSTARS and continually updatestaskings, NAIs, TAIs; also ensuresnecessary intelligence is recorded
Tasking authority ensures recordeddata are processed and passed tostaff for action
Notes:
1. JSTARS can provide MTI; analysis isdependent on S2 and Multi-sourceInformation Control Officer (MICO)analysts.
2. Ensure unit has the same crypto as
the JSTARS aircraft.3. CGS operator should record missions
for playback to detect changes or toresearch new NAIs.
4. Call signs change daily in theater;ensure unit has the updated call sign.
5. CGS feeds in training often come
from virtual or constructive sources,which require detailed effort from theS6 to accomplish.
REQ. PROCEDUR
Observati
/BATTLE DRILLS/CHEC
n Platforms Checkli
LISTS
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cklist
n orbit too far from TOCdegraded comms and
antenna placement: MS to aircraft
ve/below___________
station_____________
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Observation Platforms Checklist
Primary comms:
UHF______________HF_______________VHF______________
TACSAT___________Secondary comms:
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Secondary comms:
UHF______________HF_______________VHF______________TACSAT___________
Secure crypto requirements
Mission and tasking:TaskPurposePriorities in orderRoute/zone recon?BCT operational graphics?R&S plan?NAI/TAI?
Lat./long. conversion to MilitaryGrid Reference System (MGRS)?
Inform all ROVER-capable units ofEP-3
Setup/Coordination Requirements
Submit support request to ALO
ALO or FSO submits JTARs or ASRrequest
Get contact info for EP-3 unit forcoordination; discuss the missionwith the pilot via secure line ore-mail
Comms/digital linkup rehearsal
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Observation Platforms Checklist
Mission Battle Rhythm
TACP receives check-in briefing fromplatform
Control of platform is given to taskingauthority (S2/S3, etc.) in the TOC
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Tasking authority maintains contactwith platform and continually updatestaskings, NAIs, TAIs; also ensuresnecessary intelligence is recorded
Tasking authority ensures recordeddata are processed and passed to
staff for action
Notes:
1. Observation platforms can provide real-time streaming video to the ROVERcomputer.
2. Observation platforms can cross cue withJSTARS to see and identify targets that
JSTARS is tracking.3. P-3 and Predator can see the same size
geographical areas.
4. Link the ROVER feed to the TOC graphicdisplays during real-time flight (option).
5. Use AFATDS, FalconView, DefenseAdvanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), orPrecise Lightweight GPS Receiver
(PLGR) to translate lat./long. to MGRS;the ROVER computer does not have thatcapability.
6. Ensure unit has the most recent call sign.
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Observation Platforms Checklist
P-3 Specific Considerations
Capabilities
Comms: Duel HF/UHF/VHF/UHFSATCOM radios
N h ld id th Li i
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Navy should provide the LiaisonOfficer (LNO) with live-feed capability(ROVER)
AGM-65 standard for combat missions
10- to 12-hr. mission endurance
Best used as an observation/intelligence gathering platform (thinkmanned/armed UAS that you can talkto and get feedback from)
Planning Checklist
Alternate plan for ISR data transfer ifNavy LNO unavailable
LNO CoordinationNavy LNO ideal, but not required
If no Navy LNO, ensure the unit has aBCT LNO in the P-3 Anti-SurfaceWarfare Improvement Program (AIP)
BCT LNO carries copy of BCToperational graphics and R&S plan
Coordinate transport for LNO to airfield
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
Observation Platforms Checklist
P-3 Specific Considerations (cont.)
Notes:
1. If Navy LNO is attached to the BCT,integrate him into the S3, S2, Fires andEffects Coordination Cell (FECC), and
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( ),effects working group. Teach him howto provide Size, Activity, Location, andTime (SALT) reports to the TOC.
2. Set the P-3 orbit as close to the TOCas possible, not the target area. TheP-3 sends streaming video via a radiofrequency and can see much furtherthan it can send quality video.
3. Share operational graphics and theR&S plan with the BCT P-3 LNO.
4. P-3C AIP is designed primarily for o
5. IRC chat room capability.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
EW Platforms Checklist
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BDEEWO
Legend:
Capabilities
Best used for jamming enemy commsand convoy route support
Can jam multiple, specifiedfrequencies simultaneously on request
Can assist in enemy signaltriangulation and interception
Planning Checklist
Time on station_____________
Primary nets:
VHF______________
UHF______________
HF_______________
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
EW Platforms Checklist
Secondary nets:
VHF______________
UHF______________
HF_______________
Crypto requirements?
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C ypto equ e e ts
Mission:
Taskings:
Primary:
Secondary:
BCT operational graphics?
Frequency analysis conducted beforejamming (S6)?
Specified ingress/egress route andtimes for IED jamming
Setup/Coordination Requirements
Get frequencies from S2/S6/Prophet/Information Operations (IO) cell forjamming
Submit support request (ElectronicAttack Request Form [EARF]) to ALO
ALO or FSO submits EARF request
Contacting the supporting squadron
and discussing the mission with thepilots will reduce confusion and ensurethe mission is executed according tounit plan
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
EW Platforms Checklist
Mission Battle Rhythm
TACP receives check-in briefing from theElectronic Warfare (EW) platform
Supported commander maintains contactwith EW platform/TOC; updates mission,route; jams frequencies as necessary
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Notes:
1. Prophet collection feeds Analysis celland S2/S3 to determine best use of EWplatform.
2. Call signs change daily in theater;
ensure unit has the current call sign.3. May interfere with friendly force comms
despite frequency hopping; be aware.4. Times effected must be distributed
within affected Area of Operations (AO).
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
UAS Mission Planning Checklist
UAS Mission Planning Checklist
____ Duty assignments____ Enemy situation____ Friendly situation
____ Mission planning____ Fuel planning Communications plan
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____ p____ Packet/card preparationDuty Assignments____ Authorized MOS on hand____ Critical MOSs identified and on hand____ Additional personnel necessary for 24-hr.
operations (if commander directed)Enemy Situation____ Unit/order of battle/uniforms____ BN/company locations plotted on map____ Strengths/weaknesses____ Most probable Course of Action (COA)____ Most dangerous COA____ Air def. artillery threat (for ea. wpn. system)
System
Location plotted on map Max./min. range (threat rings plotted
on map) Min. engagement altitude Strengths Weaknesses How to defeat
____ Night vision capability
____ Electronic Warfare (EW) threat MIJI of UAS uplink/downlink
____ Chemical, Biological, Radiological, andNuclear (CBRN) threat
AV should avoid CBRN presence Place M9 paper on AV
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UAS Mission Planning Checklist
Mission Planning
____ Sensor selection (if not dual selectable)EO and IR imagery payload for day/nightoperations EO or IR (Raven only)
____ Map reconnaissance of mission area____ Identify terrain that will interfere with LOS
data link
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data link
____ Named Areas of Interest (NAIs)
Grids defining NAIs, heading anddistance to NAI from launch point,heading and distance between NAIs
____ Identify/mark natural and man-made
hazards to flight Local hazards, sectionals
____ Primary route (ingress and egress)
____ Alternate route (ingress and egress)
____ Threat plotted along route
____ Weather
Clouds, precipitation, wind, visibility,temperature, illumination
____ Flt route outside threat engagement rings
____ Route time
____ Loiter time
____ Verify grids
____ Check all altitudes, azimuths, anddistances
____ Times submitted to higher HQ
____ Way point card printed____ Air control points plotted on map
____ Primary/alternate routes plotted on map
____ Contingency actions
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
UAS Mission Planning Checklist
Fuel Planning
____ Availability and on-hand stock ofAviation Gasoline (AVGAS) or MotorGasoline (MOGAS)
____ Availability and on-hand stock ofbatteries (Raven only)
BB-390, BA-5590
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BB 390, BA 5590
____ Availability and on-hand stock ofammunition
____ Estimated fuel burn rate
____ Estimated battery usage rate (Raven only)
____ Minimum fuel at departure
____ Bingo fuel
Communications Planning
____ Flight operations
____ TOC, Command nets
____ Air Battle Net
____ Fire Support Coordinator (FSC) Net
____ Administrative and Logistics Operation
Center (ALOC) Net____ Air Traffic Control (ATC) (airfields,
approach, etc.)
____ ROZ
____ LOS characteristics of terrain because AVlimits of operation based on LOS data link
Hunter: 125 km (200 km with secondHunter as airborne relay)
Shadow: 50 km
Raven: 10 km
Continued on next page.
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
UAS Mission Planning Checklist
Communications Planning (cont.)
_____ Contingency actions
Frequency compromise
Communications Security
(COMSEC) compromise Emergency procedures for loss of
signal
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signal
_____ Communications frequency bandwidthof UAS operation
_____ Frequency management
_____ Operations Security (OPSEC)requirements
_____ EW considerations to include friendlycommunications interference
Packet/Card/Map Preparation
_____ Enemy graphics
_____ Friendly graphics
_____ ROZ graphics
_____ Flight routes
_____ Crew card
_____ Time flow
_____ Mission sequence
_____ Way point card
_____ Rehearsal setup
REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
CAS Battle Drill
Who Action
ALO/FSO Review ATO (confirm requested
aircraft are on the ATO)
ALO/FSO Confirm aircraft inbound
(announce to the staff)
Verify the number and type ofaircraft and munitions carried
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aircraft and munitions carried
Contact all JTACs and JFOs
Conduct battle staff huddle (thiscan be executed prior to aircraftbeing on station)
FSO/S3/XO/ALO
Confirm task and purpose foraircraftattack or ISR
S2 Verify the disposition of theenemy, size, activity,equipment, and location of theenemy
S2 Review BN/BCT ISR prioritiesand decide aircraft surveillance
and reconnaissance prioritiesS2/MICO Provide the current status,
location of Intelligence andElectronic Warfare (IEW)assets
BAE/ADAM
Provide the current Air DefenseArtillery (ADA) posture andenemy air threat; notify the air
defense community of inboundfriendly aircraft
Provide current status ororganic aircraft flying in AO(helicopters and UAS)
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
CAS Battle Drill
FSO/S3/XO/ALO/BCT CDR
Decide the best target type toengage based on the aircraft/munitions Essential FiresSupport Tasks (EFSTs)/
scheme of fires/commandersintent
ALO/FSO Verify JFO or JTAC in positiond t
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and comms systems areworking
S2 Decide/verify the NAI forsurveillance based on R&Splan
BAE/ADAM/FSO
Establish AC2: Decide/develop Airspace CoordinationAreas (ACAs) to support theingress and egress of aircraft
S2/MICO Update air threat
Update the enemy ADA threat
Confirm the enemy ADAlocations (enemy ADA systemsshould be destroyed as soonas they are located)
Allocate MI assets to attacknonlethal targets
Update the current enemy ADAhits that can affect airspace
FSO Develop the SEAD plan based
on the updated enemy ADAthreat analysis
FSO Send the SEAD plan for lethalfires to the DS/R battalions (toinclude marking rounds)
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
CAS Battle Drill
ALO Update CAS by briefing:
In-brief the aircraft or theFAC(A); pass control of theaircraft to the JTAC or pass to
the S2/MICO if the aircraft isconducting an ISR mission
Enemy formation/location/
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yNAIs/specific location forsurveillance
Receive aircraft status
AC2 and SEAD plan
Nonlethal target attackconfirmation
ALO Issue the 9-line briefing to theaircraft and establish the targetTime on Target (TOT)
FSO Initiate the ingress SEAD planat my command with the DSand (or) R battalion FDC
ADAM/BAE
Activate ACAs through thedivision FSE
FSO Activate ACAs on the brigadefires net (follow-up digitally)
ADAM Change the ADA weaponscontrol status
FSO Initiate the ingress SEAD plan
JTAC/JFO
Ingress aircraft in accordancewith the SEAD plans timing
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REQ. PROCEDURE/BATTLE DRILLS/CHECKLISTS
CAS Battle Drill
FSO Initiate the egress SEAD planat my command with theDS and (or) R battalion FDC
FSO Initiate the egress SEAD
planJTAC/JFO Egress aircraft in
accordance with the SEADl i i
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plans timing
JTAC/JFO/ALO
Confirm the aircraft are clearof the brigades airspace;collect battle damageassessment and pilots
reports
ADAM/BAE
Inactivate ACAs on thebrigade fires net and throughthe division FSE (follow-updigitally)
S2/MICO Stop IEW jamming
ADAM/
BAE
Return to previous ADA
weapons control statusALO Report CAS battle damage
assessment to the battle staff
ALO Collect and analyze thebattle damage assessmentand pilots reports
FSO/S3/
XO/ALO
Assess the missions
effectiveness and determineif reattack is necessary
JOINT FIRES
JTAC/JFO Precombat Checks
JFO and JTAC empl