Forward Air Controller

FORWARD
AIR CONTROLLER
TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST
REVISED APRIL 2001

FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER
TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST
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REVISED APRIL 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT
PAGE
Tactical Communication
Communications Frequency Chart 1
USMC Fire Support Communication Nets 2
U.S. Aircraft Communication Equipment 3
U.S. Ground Forces Communications Equipment 4
Communications Brevity Terms for CAS Missions (Laser/IR/etc.) 5
Target Weather Information (TARWI) 6
Assault Support
Assault Support Request Form 7
Assault Support Request Form Instructions for Completing 9
ZIPPO Briefing Guide 13
Landing Zone Brief 16
Basic Load Weight 17
Time Factors for Wave Planning/Recommended Landing Zone Diameter 18
Joint Tactical Airlift Request Form 19
Close Air Support

Joint Tactical Air Strike Request (JTAR) 23
Joint Tactical Air Strike Request (JTAR) Instructions 25
CAS Check-in Brief Form/CAS Multi-Mission “9-Line” Form 31
Close Air Support (CAS) “The “9-Line” Brief Instructions 32
CAS Check-out Brief (BDA Report) 35
Laser Designation Zones 36
Hellfire Designator Exclusion Zone 37
Hellfire Designator Missile Surface Danger Zone (W/Laser) 38
Hellfire Missile Surface Danger Zone (W/O Laser) 39
LASER CAS OPERATIONS AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) Day Sight
Operations Tactical Checklist 41
AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) Operations Checklist Night Sight Procedures 42
AC-130 Call-for-Fire (CFF) 43
NATO Information Briefing Formats/ NATO Fighter Check-In
Briefing Worksheet 44
NATO Forward Air Controller to Attack Aircraft Briefing 45
NATO Close Air Support Multiple Mission Worksheet 46
Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires)

Artillery/Mortar Call-For-Fire (CFF) 47
Message to Observer (MTO) /Basic SEAD Call-For-Fire (CFF) 48
Fire Support Scheduling Worksheet (x2) 49
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SUBJECT PAGE
Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires),

(Continued)
Target Card (1 of 2) 51
Record of Missions (2 of 2) 52
Characteristics of U.S. Artillery, Mortars, and Rockets 53
U.S. Artillery/Mortars Ammunition 54
Naval Gunfire Call-For-Fire (CFF) 55
Naval Gunfire Support Ships/ Naval Gunfire Ammunition 56
Aerial Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare

Joint Tactical Reconnaissance Surveillance Request Form 57
Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Request Form 61
Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Form Instructions 64
Capabilities of Equipment, Weapons and Ordnance

U.S. Attack Fixed-Wing Aircraft 69
U.S. Attack Rotary-Wing Aircraft 71
U.S. Aircraft Navigation Equipment 72
Rapid Weaponeering 73
Ordnance Nomenclature 74
Ordnance Selection Guide 75
Ordnance “Quick” Reference Guide 79
Risk-Estimate Distances for Aircraft Delivered Ordnance (Combat only) 81
Threat Systems
World Threat Anti-Air Defense Weapons Systems 83
Combat Vehicles and Armored Weapons Systems 84
Air Speed/Velocity Conversion Table 86
Aviation Staff Officer Information

Aviation Estimate of Supportability 87
Appendix A Joint Air Operations Plan Format 89
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COMMUNICATIONS FREQUENCY CHART
Primary Color Secondary Color Callsign
TACP Local _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAR _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
AFARN _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAD 1 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAD 2 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAD 3 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAD 4 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
MAON _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TATC 1 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TATC 2 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
FAC(A) _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TAC(A) _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
TANKER _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
LF FSCC _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
BN FSCC _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
ARTY COF _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
MORTARs _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
NGF SPOT _________ _________ _________ _________ __________
_________ __________ _________ _________ _________ __________
_________ __________ _________ _________ _________ __________
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USMC FIRE SUPPORT COMMUNICATION NETS
Net Purpose Net Control Stations on Net Freq

TACP Local Coordination MAGTF Regt/ Bn AOs, FACs, UHF
between AOs TACP FAC(A)s
and FACs.
Tactical Air Direction of TACC-afloat TACC, DASC, FSCCs, UHF/VHF
Direction (TAD) aircraft in DASC-ashore FAC parties, airborne aircraft
CAS missions controllers, CAS dependent
by a terminal aircraft and TAC as
controller required
Tactical Air To request TACC-afloat TACC, DASC, FSCCs, HF
Request (TAR) immediate air DASC-ashore FAC parties, airborne
support controllers, HDC,
TADC
Tactical Air Allows TACC-afloat TACC/ TADC, TAOC, UHF/ VHF
Traffic Control TACC/ TACC-ashore DASC, all aircraft
(TATC) TADC to entering AOR
control all
aircraft in
MAGTF
AOR
Artillery Conduct Forward Direct support Direct Support VHF
of Fire (COF) observers artillery BN Artillery BN, Firing
request and Battery, Artillery LNO
adjust artillery at BN, Forward
fires Observers, REIN
artillery units
NGF Ground Spot teams SACC-Afloat SACC, TACC, FSCCs, UHF/VLF/
Spot request and as required Direct support & HF
adjust NGF GCE and general support ships,
FSCC ashore NAOs
BN Mortars Mortar Mortar PLT PLT CMDR, Mortar VHF
forward CMDR forward observers, BN
observers FSCCs
request and
adjust fires
MAGTF Air Coordination Artillery regt FAC(A), Artillery BN, VHF
Observation of airborne firing battery, forward
agencies observers, FSCCs,
GCE HQ
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U.S. AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Radios Frequency Frequency Secure

Type Band (1) Hopping Capability
AH-1W 2-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58
or
2-AN/ARC-210 UHF/VHF-FM HAVE QUICK I and II KY-58
(UHF)
SINCGARS (VHF-FM)
UH-1N 1-AN/ARC-114 VHF-FM No KY-58
1-AN/ARC-159 UHF-AM No KY-58
1- AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58
UH-1N 3-AN/ARC-210 VHF-AM HAVE QUICK I and II KY-58
CDNU VHF-FM SINCGARS
UHF-AM
1-SATCOM
OH-58D 1-AN/ARC-199 HF No KY-75
(Kiowa 1-AN/ARC-201 VHF SINCGARS (FM) KY-58
Warrior) 1-AN/ARC-164 UHF-FM HAVE QUICK II KY-58
2-AN/ARC-201 UHF-FM SINCGARS KY-58
AH-64 1-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK I KY-58
2-AN/ARC-186 VHF (3) SINCGARS (FM) KY-58
AC-130 2-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58
1-AN/ARC-164 SATCOM KY-58
3-AN/ARC-186 VHF (3) KY-58
2-AN/ARC-190 HF KY-58/75
AV-8B 2-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58
F-14 1-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) HAVE QUICK II KY-58
F-15E 2-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58
F-16 1-AN/ARC-182 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58
1-AN/ARC-164 VHF (3) No
F/A-18 2-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58
(4) 2-AN/ARC-210 VHF/UHF HAVE QUICK II No
Legend: Notes:
FM: frequency modulation (1.) Frequency bands are as follows:
AM: amplitude modulation HF: 2.000 - 29.999 MHz in 1-kHz increments.
SATCOM: satellite VHF-FM: 29.950 - 87.975 MHz in 25-kHz increments.
communications VHF-AM: 108.000 - 151.975 MHz in 25-kHz increments.
HF: high frequency UHF: 225.000 - 399.975 MHz in 25-kHz increments.
UHF: ultra high frequency
(2.) The AN/ARC-182 is a multiband radio that operates in any one of four bands: standard
VHF-FM, VHF-AM, UHF, or 156.0-173.975 MHz VHF-FM. It can monitor only one band at a
time.
(3.) The AN/ARC-186 operates either in the VHF-AM or VHF-FM band. Each radio can
monitor only one band at a time.
(4.) F/A-18s are fitted with either two AN/ARC-182 radios or two AN/ARC-210 radios.
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U.S. GROUND FORCES COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Note: To request CAS use the tactical air request net/Airforce Request Net
(AFARN). Control of CAS aircraft should be conducted on a tactical
air direction net.
Component Radios Frequency Frequency Secure

Band (1) Hopping Capable
U.S. Army AN/PRC-119 VHF-FM SINCGARS KY-57
FIST AN/VRC-12 NO
AN/VRC-24 NO
USAF AN/GRC-206 HF NO KY-65/99
TACP AN/GRC-206 VHF-FM NO KY-57
AN/GRC-206 VHF-AM NO KY-57
AN/GRC-206 UHF HAVEQUICK II KY-57
AN/PRC-119 VHF-FM SINCGARS KY-57
AN/PRC-104 HF NO KY-65/99
AN/PRC-113 VHF-AM NO KY-57
AN/PRC-113 UHF HAVEQUICK II KY-57
USMC AN/PRC-119 VHF-AM SINCGARS KY-57

TACP AN/PRC-104 HF NO KY-65/99
AN/PRC-113 VHF-AM NO KY-57
AN/PRC-113 UHF HAVEQUICK II KY-57
AN/VRC-12 VHF-FM NO NO
SOF AN/PRC-117D VHF-FM NO KY-57
SOTAC AN/PRC-117D VHF (2) NO KY-57
AN/PRC-117D UHF (3) NO KY-57
AN/PRC-126 VHF-FM NO KY-57
LST-5 UHF NO KY-57
SATCOM
(1) Frequency bands for ground radios are as follows:
HF: 2.000 to 29.999 MHz in 1 kHz increment.
VHF-FM: 29.950 to 75.950 MHz in 50 kHz increments.
VHF-AM: 116.000 to 149.975 MHz in 25 kHz increments.
UHF: 225.000 to 399.975 MHz in 25 kHz increments.
(2) AN/PRC-117D VHF-AM/FM frequency range is 116.000-173.995 MHz.
AN/PRC-117D VHF-AM/FM frequency range is 225.000-419.995 MHz.
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COMMUNICATION BREVITY TERMS FOR CAS
MISSIONS (LASER/IR/ETC.)
Laser Operations:
“10 Seconds” Directive to terminal controller to standby for laser on call in
approximately 10 seconds.
“Laser On” Directive to start laser designation.
“Spot” Acquisition of laser designation.
“Shift” Directive to shift laser illumination energy from offset to target
“Terminate” Cease laser designation.
Night IR CAS Brevity Terms:
“Contact: Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.
“Rope” Call made by exception of the terminal controller is to illuminate the
aircraft with an IR pointer.
“Snake“ Call made for the terminal controller to jiggle the IR beam on the
target.
“Sparkle” Terminal controller marks the target with an IR pointer. Also used by
an AC-130 to mark the target with 40 mm misch.
“Steady” Terminal controller steadies the beam.
“Stop” Terminal controller stops the beam.
“Tally” The enemy position/target is in sight; opposite of NO JOY.
“Visual” The terminal controller has the attack aircraft in sight, or the attack
aircraft has positively identified the terminal controller’s or friendly
position.
Other Calls:
“Abort” Directive to cease action/attack/event/mission.
“Angels” Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet.
“Bent” System indicated is inoperative.
“Bingo” Pre-briefed fuel state that is needed for recovery using pre-briefed
parameters.
“Blind” No visual contact with friendly aircraft or ground positions-opposite of
term “Visual.”
“Chatter Mark” Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter jamming.
“Cleared hot” Ordnance release is authorized.
“Continue” Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or
expend ordnance.
“Cyclops” Any UAV.
“Dash (#)” Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific callsign is
unknown.
“Joker” Fuel state above Bingo at which separation/bug-out/event termination
should begin.
“No Joy” Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit/landmark;
opposite of TALLY.
Offset Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with
(direction) reference to the target.
“Pushing” Departing designated point.
“Smoke” Smoke marker used to mark a position.
“Winchester” No ordnance remaining.
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TARGET WEATHER INFORMATION (TARWI)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The TARWI code is a technique for transmitting detailed information about en route or
target area weather observations.
“TARWI example Data given:”

3 6 8 9 XN
The code is read to indicate weather at the target was at 3/8 cloud at 3000 AGL, visibility
at least 8 km (5nm), thunderstorms, WX suitable for mission, higher, terrain obscured,
thunderstorms en route.
# Cloud # Ht (AGL) # Vis (NM) # WX

0 None 0 None 0 0+ 0 Not Obs
1 1/8 1 500 1 1+ 1 None
2 1/4 2 1000 2 2+ 2 Sleet
3 3/8 3 1500 3 3+ 3 Dist/Smoke
4 1/2 4 2000 4 4+ 4 Fog/Haze
5 5/8 5 2500 5 5+ 5 Drizzle
6 3/4 6 3000 6 6+ 6 Rain
7 7/8 7 3500 7 7+ 7 Snow
8 8/8 8 4000 8 8+ 8 Showers
9 Not Obs 9 Not Obs 9 Not Obs 9 T-Storms
A WX SIM for Exercise N T-Storms En route

B Cloud HT X 10 O Ice/Freezing Rain
C No Med Cloud P SFC Wind NEG
D Scattered Clouds Q SFC Winds SE
E Broken Overcast R SFC Winds SW
F Contrails AT FL S SFC Winds NW
G Mainly IFR T WX Better North
H Mainly VFR U WX Better to East
I Gusty SFC Winds V WX Better to South
J Fog in Valley W WX Better to West
K Hilltops Obscured X WX Suitable
L VIS Varies in Showers Y WX Marginal
M T-Storms Z WX Unsuitable
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ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM
SECTION I – MISSION REQUEST
DATE:
1. UNIT CALLED: THIS IS: REQUEST SENT

NUMBER: TIME: BY:
2. REQUEST FOR 3. MISSION CATEGORIES 4. TYPE MISSION SENT:

A. ( ) PREPLANNED:
A. ( ) HELICOPTER PRECEDENCE ____ A. ( )TACTICAL TIME: BY:
B. ( ) PRIORITY __________
B. ( ) FIXED-WING C. ( ) IMMEDIATE: B. ( )
PRIORITY ________ ADMINISTRATIVE
5. MISSION IS 6. PAYLOAD IS
A. ( ) ASSAULT TRANSPORT G. ( )TRAP A. ( ) TROOPS ___________________
B. ( ) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT H. ( ) SAR B. ( ) EXTERNAL CARGO (WT)

_______________________________
C. ( ) AIR EVACUATION I. ( ) ILLUMINATION
C. ( ) INTERNAL CARGO (WT/CU)
D. ( ) MEDEVAC J. ( ) SPECIAL OPS _______________________________
E. ( ) AERIAL DELIVERY K. ( ) OTHER _______ LARGEST ITEM (LxWxH)

_______________________________
F. ( ) C2
7. INSTRUCTIONS
PICKUP TIME COORDINATES LZ TIME COORDINATES
A. __________________ ___________________ _________________ ________________
B. __________________ ___________________ _________________ ________________
C. __________________ ___________________ _________________ ________________
D. __________________ ___________________ _________________ ________________
8. LZ DESCRIPTION
A. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY __________ B. ELEVATION _________________ (FT MSL)

C. SIZE_______________________________ D. OBSTACLES _________________________
E. FRIENDLY POS______________________________ DIR/DIST ___________/__________
F. ENEMY POS ________________________________ DIR/DIST ___________/___________
G. LASTFIRERECEIVEDTIME/TYPE _______/_______ DIR/DIST ____________/__________
9. LZ WILL BE 10. LZ MARKED WITH
A. ( )UNMARKED A. ( ) PANELS B. ( ) SMOKE C. ( ) FLARES
B. ( )MARKED WITH COLOR _______ D. ( ) MIRROR E. ( ) LIGHTS F. ( ) NAVAID
G. ( ) OTHER
11. COMMUNICATIONS
A. PICKUP ZONE CALL SIGN __________/FREQUENCY (COLOR CODE) ______________
B. LZ CALL SIGN __________________________/FREQUENCY (COLOR CODE)__________
12. REMARKS ACKNOWLEDGED
BN/REGT
DIVISION
OTHER
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ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM (Continued)
SECTION II — COORDINATION
13. MSFS 14. ARTILLERY 15. AIO/G-2/G-3
16. ESCORT/AERIAL REFUELING A. ( ) REQUESTED B. ( ) ASSIGNED

C. NO/TYPE A/C __________________ D. CALL SIGN _________________________
E. COMMUNICATIONS_____________ F. ARMAMENT________________________
17. REQUEST 18. BY 19. REASON FOR
( ) APPROVED ( )DISAPPROVED DISAPPROVAL
20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/AIR PLAN 21. IS IN EFFECT

A. ( ) IS NOT A. ( ) (FROM TIME) _________
B. ( ) NUMBER___________ B. ( ) (TO TIME) ____________
22. LOCATION 23. WIDTH 24. ALTITUDE/VERTEX
A. ( ) ____________ B. ( ) ______________ (METERS) A. ( ) _________ B. ( ) __________
(FROM COORDS) (TO COORDS) MAX/VERTEX MINIMUM
SECTION III — MISSION DATA

25. MISSION NUMBER 26. CALL SIGN 27. NO/TYPE
AIRCRAFT
28. EST/ACT TAKEOFF 29. ETA/ATA
30. MISSION CANCELLED/DIVERTED A. ( ) CANCELLED B. ( ) DIVERTED BY: ____________
31. TERMINATE REQUEST A. ( ) GO/NO GO DTG _____________________

B. ( ) WHEN COMPLETED _________________
32. MISSION RESULTS ACKNOWLEDGE
A. ( ) COMPLETE
TACC TADC
B. ( ) INCOMPLETE FSCC SACC
C. ( ) OTHER ______________________________ DASC HDC
TACP TACLOG
NOTES:
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ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM
Instructions for Completing
Block Title and Elements Explanation
Section I. Mission Request
1. UNIT CALLED Identifies the unit
designation/callsign/preassigned number.
THIS IS Identifies the request originator by unit
designator/ callsign/preassigned number.
REQUEST NUMBER For preplanned missions, indicates the
originator’s request number in series. For
immediate missions, this number is assigned by
the DASC.
SENT Indicates the time and individual who transmitted
the request.
2. REQUEST FOR Indicates whether request is for helicopter or
fixed-wing support.
3. MISSION CATEGORIES
PREPLANNED: For preplanned requests, enter precedence (block
A. Precedence A) and priority (block B). Precedence is stated
B. Priority numerically in descending order of importance, as
determined by the requestor. Priority is
expressed as shown below.
IMMEDIATE: For immediate requests, enter priority (block C).
C. Priority A precedence entry is not required for immediate
requests because, by definition, all immediate
requests are precedence #1.
Use the numerical designation below to
determine priority (e.g., define the tactical
situation) for preplanned (block B) or immediate
(block C).
1. Emergency. Missions which require immediate
action and supersede all other categories of
mission priority.
2. Priority. Missions which require immediate
action and supersede routine missions. For
medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), use this
category for patients who require specialized
treatment not available locally and who are liable
to suffer unnecessary pain or disability unless
evacuated with the least possible delay.
3. Routine. Missions which do not demand
urgency in execution. For MEDEVAC, use this
category for patients who can be treated locally,
but whose prognosis would benefit by evacuation
with the least possible delay.
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Instructions for Completing, continued
4. Urgent (for MEDEVAC only). Evacuation
of critically wounded, injured, or ill personnel
whose immediate evacuation is a matter of life
or death.
RECEIVED Indicates the time and individual who
received the request.
4. TYPE MISSION Indicates whether the mission is tactical or
administrative.
5. MISSION IS Describes the mission to be performed. Check
appropriate blocks 1 through 12 to identify the
mission to be performed. If block 12
(Remarks) is checked, enter an explanation.
6. PAYLOAD IS Describes the type and approximate amount
of the payload to be transported. It is
necessary to specify, even if a rough estimate,
the number of troops. Otherwise, ACE
planner cannot determine what force is
required—aircraft type/number. For internal
cargo, include the dimensions of the largest
item to be moved. For MEDEVAC, indicate
number of casualties in block 6A.
7. INSTRUCTIONS Indicates the time/coordinates of the PZ and
DZ.
8. LZ DESCRIPTION Contains detailed information on the LZ
9. LZ WILL BE Indicates if the LZ will be unmarked or
A. Unmarked marked. If the LZ will be marked, indicate the
B. Marked color.
10. LZ MARKED WITH Identifies the type LZ marking.
11. COMMUNICATIONS Identifies the callsign and frequency of PZ and
DZ controllers.
12. REMARKS Allows the requestor to add other essential
information not provided for in the request
format. For MEDEVAC, include type
casualties/wounds, litter, ambulatory status,
medical attendant requirements, or any other
special considerations. If possible, medical
personnel should provide a medical regulating
code (MRC):
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MC Pediatrics SS General Surgery
MM Internal Medicine SSC Thoracic Surgery
NP Psychiatry SSM Maxillofacial Surgery
SB Burns SSN Neurosurgery
SC Spinal Cord Injury SSO Ophthalmology Injury
SG OB/GYN SSU Urology
SO Orthopedic Surgery
ACKNOWLEDGED Indicates that the request has been copied for
Bn/Regt. concurrence by the GCE.
Division
Other
Section II. Coordination
13. NSFS Naval surface fire support coordination.
14. ARTILLERY Artillery coordination.
15. AIO/G-2/G-3 Air Intelligence Officer, G-2, G-3 coordination.
16. ESCORT/AERIAL Indicates if escort or aerial refueling support is
REFUELING required for the mission. Block A indicates
support has been requested. Block B indicates
TACC has assigned assets. After assets are
assigned, the TACC enters the rest of the data.
17. REQUEST Indicates the approval or disapproval of the
A. Approved request.
B. Disapproved
18. BY Indicates the individual who approved or
disapproved the request.
19. REASON FOR Self-explanatory.
DISAPPROVAL
20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/ The restrictive fire/air plan refers to the

AIR PLAN airspace coordination area (ACA). An ACA is
A. Is Not a three-dimensional block of airspace where
B. Number friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from
friendly surface fires. A plan number or code
name is issued, as appropriate.
21. IS IN EFFECT Establishes the time period that the ACA plan
will be in effect.
A. From Time ________
B. To Time __________
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Section II. Coordination
22. LOCATION Grid coordinates of the start/end points of the
ACA centerline.
A. From
Coordinates_____
B. To
Coordinates_______
23. WIDTH (METERS) Defines the ACA from either side of centerline.
24. ALTITUDE/VERTEX ACA in feet above mean sea level. Use block
A for
A. VERTEX only.
Max/Vertex__________
B. Minimum___________
Section III. Mission Data
25. MISSION NUMBER Indicates mission number.
26. CALLSIGN Flight callsign of mission aircraft.
27. NO/TYPE AIRCRAFT Self-explanatory.
28. EST/ACT TAKEOFF Estimated or actual time the mission aircraft
will take off.
29. ETA/ATA Estimated or actual time of arrival of the
mission aircraft in the objective area.
30. MISSION Indicates if mission is cancelled or diverted.

CANCELLED/ By__________ indicates the individual/
DIVERTED agency/
unit who cancelled or diverted the mission.
31. TERMINATE Indicates conditions under which to terminate
REQUEST the
request.
32. MISSION RESULTS Self-explanatory, include pilot reports.
MISSION NOTES:
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ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE
MISSION NO ____________
UNIT SUPPORTED/CALLSIGN ______/______
AO CALLSIGN _____________
HC(A) CALLSIGN _____________
TAC(A)/FAC(A) CALLSIGN _____________
HELO TRANSPORT CMDR CALLSIGN _____________
ATTACK HELO FLIGHT COORDINATOR/

LEADER CALLSIGN ______ / ______
F/W CALLSIGN _____________
NO AND TYPE OF HELOS ______ / ______
______ / ______
______ / ______
______ / ______
PICK-UP COORDINATES ______________
LZ DESCRIPTION ______________
DROP COORDINATES ______________
LZ DESCRIPTION ______________
APPROACH RETIREMENT ROUTES ______________
______________
TOTAL TROOPS/HELI TEAM SIZE _______/_______
INTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT _______/_______
EXTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT _______/_______
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ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE (Continued)
ASSAULT FM PRI_______ SEC__________
MISSION COMMON __________________________
ASSAULT UHF PRI_______ SEC__________
GROUND TACTICAL/LZ
CONTROL CALLSIGN PRI_______ SEC__________
F/W CONTROL FM/UHF _______/______
WEATHER MINIMUNS/ALTERNATE PLAN _______/______
PICK-UP TIME/LATEST ACCEPTABLE _______/______
L-HOUR/LATEST ACCEPTABLE _______/______
ARTILLERY PREP TIME/END OF MISSION _______/______
F/W FLIGHT/TOS/ORDNANCE _______/______
F/W CAP/TOS/ORDNANCE _______/______
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT/CLEARANCE TO FIRE _______/______
INTELLIGENCE _______/______
REFUEL
MIN BINGO ____#____MINS
MISSION UNDERTAKE ____#____MINS
LENGTH OF (EST.) ____#____MINS
CASEVAC
PRIORITY* ______________
PRECEDENCE** ______________
RESUPPLY
INTERNAL EA SORTIES ___WT#____LIFTS
EXTERNAL ___WT#____LIFTS
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ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE (Continued)
RETURN TO FORCE PROCEDURES
PENETRATION CHECKIST
MEZ PROCEDURES
CORRIDORS
ALTITUDES
IFF
FREQUENCY
LAME DUCK PROCEDURES
* PRIORITY: Mission priority not used; PRECEDENCE serves the same function.
**PRECEDENCE:
a. Urgent - CASEVAC of critically wounded (life or death).
b. Emergency - Safety of U.S. or allied forces or the transport of vital

supplies or equipment.
c. Priority - Tactical transport of personnel or equipment where delay

would jeopardize mission. CASEVAC of seriously wounded.
d. Routine - Administrative or tactical transport where time is not a critical

factor.
e. Mandatory - Involves possible loss of life or national prestige.
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LANDING ZONE BRIEF
1. MISSION NO. ______________
2. LOCATION ______________
COOR/RAD/DEM ____/_____/____
3. UNIT CALLSIGN ______________
4. FREQUENCY PRI UHF _____ FM _____
SEC UHF _____ FM _____
5. LZ MARKING ______________
6. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY _______/_______
7. ELEVATION/SIZE _______/_______
8. OBSTACLES ______________
9. FRIENDLY POSITIONS:
DIRECTION/DISTANCE _______/_______
10. ENEMY POSITIONS:

11. LAST FIRE RECEIVED:

TIME/TYPE _______/_______
12. DIRECTION OF FIRE/DISTANCE _______/_______
13. CLEARANCE TO FIRE:

14. APPROACH/RETIREMENT
(RECOMMENDED) _______/_______
15. PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT _______/_______
16. OTHER ______________
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BASIC LOAD WEIGHT
CARGO WEIGHT (LBS)
Ammunition (per box)
M-16 ball ........................................................... 80
60mm/81mm...................................................... 60
105mm............................................................... 120
Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) (box/pallet) .......................... 16/800
Floodlight, 5 kw ........................................................... 3,000
Generator set, PU-608 ................................................. 2,750
Howitzer, 105................................................................ 4,980
Carriage ............................................................. 2,800
Tube................................................................... 1,600
Howitzer, 155mm (M198) ............................................. 15,758
Howitzer, 155mm (LW-777) ......................................... 9,700
Mk-19 (Mod 3).............................................................. 137.5
Machine gun, 50 cal, heavy ........................................... 84
With ground mount ............................................ 128
M240G 7.62mm ............................................................ 24.2
M-249 (SAW) ............................................................... 15.16
Marine fully equipped ................................................... 240
Without gear ...................................................... 175
Mortar, 60mm (complete).............................................. 46.5
Mortar, 81mm (complete).............................................. 89
Mule, AN/PAQ-3 .......................................................... 220
Radio, HF/UHF/VHF
SINCGARS (PRC-119)................................................. 15.4
PRC-104............................................................ 53
PRC-113............................................................ 17
Radio, HMMWV
MRC-110........................................................... 2,670
MRC-138........................................................... 2,200
Trailer
M149, water, 400 gal(Empty/full)...................... 1,280/4,480
M105 1 ½ton .................................................... 80
Truck 2650
M998/M1038 HMMWV Empty/loaded ............. 5,200/7,700
M923, Cargo empty ........................................... 21,600
Cross country..................................................... 31,600
M151 ¼ ton Jeep ............................................... 2,500
LAV-25......................................................................... 24,100
Container, water 5 gal (full)........................................... 45
Purification Unit............................................................ 5,400
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TIME FACTORS FOR WAVE PLANNING
TIME FACTOR UH-1 CH46 CH53

(MINS) (MINS) (MINS)
LPH HELICOPTER LAUNCH INTERVALS 10 10 10
10 10 10
1.Using Flight Deck–Packed Helos (ea flt – max of 8)
2.Using Hanger Deck Helos (ea flt – max of 8) 16 16 16

TAKEOFF AND FLIGHT RENDEZVOUS
4 4 4
(For Ship-to-Shore Movements)
LZ MANEUVER TIME (ea flt)
1. Breakup 1 1 1
2. Approach and Land 1 1 1
3. Unload Troops/Cargo* 1 1 1
FLIGHT TO LPH/LOADING ZONE

(Miles Per Minute) 1.5 2.0 2.5
LPH RECOVER TIME (flt of 4) 4 4 4
REFUEL (HOT) LOAD TROOPS 6 4 5
REFUEL (HOT) LOAD INTERNAL CARGO* 2 4 8
LOAD EXTERNAL 0 1 1
*Palletized or Wheeled Vehicles Only
RECOMMENDED LANDING ZONE DIAMETER (FEET)

TYPE HELO OBSTRUCTION (HEIGHT)
5-40 40-80 80+
UH-1 100 150 200
AH-1 100 150 200
CH-46 175 250 350
CH-53 175 250 350
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM
I REQUEST
1. UNIT CALLED(IDENTIFIER)___________________________ SENT:
TIME: BY:
THIS IS MY ID____________REQUEST NUMUBER________
2. I HAVE RECEIVED
(A.) ____AN IMMEDIATE (B.)____PREPLANNED MISSION
(1.)__ABN ALERT (2.)__GROUND ALERT TIME: BY:

(3.)__AIRLAND (4.)__EQUIP DROP
(5.)__PERS DROP (6.)__FLARE
(7.)__SPECIAL (8.)__AIR EVAC _________OTHER
3. ONLOAD AIRFIELD
(A.) NAME ______________________________________________________
(B.) COORD_________________ (C.)CONTACT _______________________
(D.) DTG _____________________________/___________________________

4. OFFLOAD AIRFIELD/DROP ZONE/EXTRACTION ZONE
(A.) NAME______________________________________________________
(B.) COORD_________________(C.)CONTACT _______________________
(D.) DTG _____________________________/__________________________

5. NUMBER OF PASSENGERS:
(A.) COMBAT TROOPS___________(B.) PARATROOPERS______________
(C.) AIR EVACS __________________________________________________
(1.) AMBULATORY________________(2.) LITTER_______________

6. GENERAL CARGO
(A.) TYPE (SPECIFY POL RATIONS, ETC.) _________________________
(B.) WEIGHT___________________________________________________
(C.) LARGEST SINGLE ITEM_____________________________________
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM (Continued)
7. NUMBER OF VEHICLES:
(A.) 1/4 TON TRK________(E.) 3/4 TON TRL________(I.) 155 HOW_______
(B.) 1 1/4TON TRK_______(F.) 1 1/4TON TRL_______(J.)

OTHER_________
(C.) 2 ½TON TRK _______(G.) APC_______________
(D.) 1/4 TON TRL________(H.) 105 HOW___________

8. SPECIAL HANDLING CARGO
(A.) TYPE ______________________(E.)

CLASS________________________
(B.) TOTAL PIECES______________(F.) NOMEN ______________________
(C.) WEIGHT____________________(G.) SINGLE DRAGGER
REQ________
(D.) CUBE______________________
9. TOTAL WEIGHT (TOTAL ITEMS 6-8 OF THIS FORM):
(A.) WEIGHT_________________________________
10. RECOMMENDED:
(A.)_____________ (B.)______________ (C.) CDS____ (D.) LAPES______

(NUMBER OF ACFT) (TYPE OF ACFT)
(E.) GPES______ (F.) CCT______

11. REMARKS: ACKNOWLEDGED
BGD/REGT
DIVISION
OTHER
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM (Continued)
II COORDINATION
NGF ARTY AIO/G-2/3/4 REQUEST:
___(A.) APPROVED
___(B.) DISAPPROVED
REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL:
AIRSPACE COORDINATION AREA/AIR PLAN
(A.) IS NOT________(B.) NUMBER_____________
(C.) ______________(D.) ____________(E.) ____________(F.) __________

(FROM TIME) (TO TIME) (FROM COORD) (TO COORD)
(G.)__________________(H.)__________________(I.)_________________
(WIDTH IN METERS) (MAX/VERTEX ALT) (MIN ALT)
III AIR MISSION DATA
12. MISSION 13. CALLSIGN 14. NO AND TYPE OF ACFT 15. EST
NUMBER ACFT TO
16. 17. CONT PT-COORD/NAV AID FIX 18. LZ/DZ/

EZCOORD
19. TYPE 20. INITIAL 21. CGT/TAG/ 22. NOTIFIED DTG

DELIVERY CONTACT ASRT
(CALLSIGN) (CALLSIGN) TUOC____CRC____
TACP____ASRT____
(FREQUENCY) (FREQUENCY)
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR)
DD Form 1972 (REVISED) 15 NOV 1994, Supersedes DD Form 1972 Apr 1975
Joint Pub 3-09.3, Appendix C for preparation instructions.
SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST DATE SENT DATE:
1. UNIT CALLED: THIS IS: REQUEST NUMBER: SENT
TIME: BY:
PREPLANNED: (A.) PRECEDENCE___(B.) PRIORITY ____ SENT:
2.
TIME: BY:
IMMEDIATE: (C.) PRIORITY_______
3. TARGET IS/NUMBER OF:
(A.) PERS IN/OPEN (B.) PERS DUG IN (C.)WPNS/MG/RR/AT
(D.)MORTARS/
ARTILLERY
________________ ________________ ___________________ _______________
(E.) AAA ADA (F.)RKTS/MISSLE (G.)ARMOR (H.)VEHICLES
________________ _______________ ___________ _______________
(I.) BLDGS (J.)BRIDGES (K.)PILLBOX/BUNKER (L.)SUPPLIES/
EQUIPMENT
________________ __________________ ___________________ _______________
(M.) CENTER (CP, (N.) AREA (O.) ROUTE (P.)MOVING
COM) N/S/E/W
________________ __________________ ___________________ _______________
(Q.) REMARKS ;_______________________________________________________________
4. TARGET LOCATION:
(A.) __________ (B.) ___________ (C.) __________(D.)___________ CHECKED:
(COORDS) (COORDS) (COORDS) (COORDS)
(E.) TGT ELEV ________(F.)SHEET NO.________(G.)SERIES________ BY:
(H.) CHART NO. _______
5. TARGET TIME/DATE:
ASAP __________ (B.) NLT ___________ (C.) AT ___________ (D.) TO _____________
6. DESIRED ORD/RESULTS: (A.) ORDNANCE________(B.) DESTROY_________________
(C.) NEUTALIZE________(D.) HARASS/INTERDICT ________
7. FINAL CONTROL:
(A.) FAC/RABFAC______________(B.) CALLSIGN____________________
(C.) FREQ____________________(D) FIX/CONT PT___________________
8. REMARKS:
1. IP____________________________________ 6. TGT LOCATION __________________
2. HDG _____________DGR MAG FSET L/R 7. MARK TYPE_________CODE_______
3. DISTANCE ___________________________ 8. FRIENDLIES _____________________
4. TGT ELEVATION ______________FT MSL 9. EGRESS _________________________
5. TGT DESCRIPTION____________________
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(Continued)
SECTION II –COORDINATION
9. NGF 10. ARTY 11. AIO/G-2/G-3
12. REQUEST: 13. BY: 14. REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL:
(A.) ______APPROVE
(B.) ______DISAPPROVE
15. AIRSPACE COURDINATION 16. IS IN EFFECT
AREA (ACA):
(A.) FROM TIME __________________
(A.) IS NOT IN EFFECT______ (B.) TO TIME _____________________
(B.) NUMBER ______________
17. LOCATION: 18. WIDTH 19. ALTITUDE/VERTEX:
(A.) __________ (B.) ______________ (IN METERS): (A.)___________ (B.) _________________
(FROM COORDS) (TO COORDS) (MAX/VERTEX) (MINIMUMVERTEX)
SECTION III – MISSION DATA

20. MISSION NO: 21. CALLSIGN: 22. NO. AND TYPE AIRCRAFT: 23. ORDNANCE:
24. EST/ACT 25. EST TOT: 26. CONT PT/RDNVS 27. INTIAL
TAKEOFF: (COORDS/NAVAID FIX) CONTACT:
28. FAC/ASRT/TAC(A) 29. RESTRICTIVE 30. TGT DESCRIPTION: 31.TGT COORD/
CALLSIGN FREQ: FIRE/AIR PLAN ELEV:
(SEE 15-19):
32. BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (BDA) REPORT (USMTF INFLTREP):
LINE 1/ CALL SIGN __________________ LINE 4/LOCATION __________________

LINE 2/ MISSION NUMBER ___________ LINE 5/TOT_________________________
LINE 3/ REQUEST NUMBER___________ LINE 6/RESULTS ____________________
MISSION REMARKS/INFORMATION: TUOC
CRC
TACP
ASRT
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INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST
Line Title and Elements Explanation
1. Unit Called Identifies the unit designation/call-
sign/pre-assigned number.
This is Identifies the request originator by

unit designation/callsign/pre-
assigned number.
Request Number For preplanned missions, indicates

the originator’s request number in
series. For immediate missions, this
number is assigned by the
ASOC/DASC.
Sent Indicates the time and the individual

who transmitted the request.
2. (Mission categories)
Preplanned:
A. Precedence For preplanned requests, enter
precedence(block A).
B. Priority or priority (block B). Precedence is

stated numerically in descending order
of importance, as determined by the
requester. Priority is expressed as
shown below.
Immediate:
C. Priority For immediate requests, enter priority
(block). A precedence entry is not
required for immediate requests
because, by definition, all immediate
requests have a precedence of 1.
Use the numerical designation below

to determine priority (e.g., define the
tactical situation) for preplanned
(block B) or immediate (block C):
1. Emergency: Targets that require

immediate action and supersede all
other categories of mission
priority.
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INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
2. Priority: Targets that require
immediate action and supersede
routine targets.
3. Routine: Targets of opportunity.
Targets that do not demand
urgency in execution.
3. Target is Describes the type, approximate
size, and mobility of the target to be
attacked. It is necessary to specify,
even if a rough simulate, the number
of targets (i.e., 10 tanks) or the size
of the target area (i.e., personnel on
a 500-meter front). Otherwise
planners cannot accurately
Determine what force is required
aircraft numbers/type and ordnance
amount/type.
4. Target Locates the target by using the
Military Grid Reference System
Location MGRS) is prescribed for
the area concerned.
A. Coordinates Locates a point target or starting

point.
B. Coordinates When used together with A,

provides from ___________ to
___________ coordinates.
C. Coordinates When used together with A and B,

provides a route.
D. Coordinates When used together with A through

C, provides a route or describes a
target area.
E. Target Elevation Target elevation in feet above sea

level.
F. Sheet Number Self-explanatory.
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G. Series Self-explanatory.
H. Chart Number Self-explanatory.
Checked (on the right hand side of form) Indicates with whom target
information has been cross-
checked.
5. Target Time/Date: Self-explanatory.
6. Desired Ordnance/Results Indicates the requester’s desired
results. This is essential information
for the planner and must be
carefully
considered by the requester.
A. Ordnance Desired ordnance.
B. Destroy Self-explanatory.
C. Neutralize Self-explanatory.
D. Harass/Interdict Self-explanatory.
7. Final Control Identifies the final controller (FAC,
FAC(A), etc.) who will conduct the
Briefing and control the release of
the ordnance.
A. FAC/RABFAC Transmits the type of terminal

control.
B. Callsign Callsign of terminal controller.
C. Freq Recommended TAD frequency that

is usable on the FEBA.
D. Control Point Military grid coordinates and/or

Navigation Aid (NAVAID) fix of a
Control point that is the furthest
limit of the attack aircraft’s route of
flight before control by the final
controller.
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8. Remarks Allows incorporation of briefing
information not included elsewhere in the
request. Enter data for the standard CAS
brief.
1. IP/BP_______________________________________________________
2. Heading_________________________________ MAG: Offset Left/Right
3. Distance_____________________________________________________
4. Target Elevation______________________________________ Feet MSL
5. Target Description_____________________________________________
6. Target Location_______________________________________________
7. Mark Type ___________________________________Code___________
8. Friendlies ____________________________________________________
9. Egress________________________________________________________
SECTION II – COORDINATION
9. NGF Now known as NSFS
10. Artillery Artillery coordination.
11. AIO/G-2/G-3 Air Intelligence Officer, G-2, G-3, or
other service equivalent coordination.
12. Request:
A. Approved Self-explanatory
B. Disapproved
13. By Indicates the individual who approved or
disapproved the request.
14. Reason for Disapproval Self-explanatory.
15. Airspace Coordination Area (ACA) The ACA establishes airspace that is
reasonably safe from friendly,
surface-delivery, non-nuclear fires. The
ACA provides a warning to aircraft of
the parameters of surface-delivered fire
in a specific area.
A. Is Not In Effect Self-explanatory.
B. Number A plan number or code name is issued, as

appropriate.
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST
SECTION II – COORDINATION
16. Is in Effect Establishes the time period that the
applicable ACA plan will be in effect.
A. From Time ____ Beginning of time period.
B. To Time ______ End of time period.
17. Location:
A.) From Coordinates Grid coordinates of the start of

the ACA’s centerline
B.) To Coordinates Grid coordinates of the end points of

the ACA’s centerline
18. Width (Meters) Defines the ACA from either side of the
centerline.
19. Altitude/Vertex ACA altitude given in feet above
MSL. (Use A for Vertex only entry).
A.) Maximum/Vertex
B.) Minimum/ Vertex
SECTION III - MISSION DATA
Note: Mission data information transmitted to the requesting agency may be
limited to those items not included in the request.
20. Mission Number Indicates mission number.
21. Callsign Callsign of mission aircraft.
22. No. and Type Aircraft Self-explanatory.
23. Ordnance Type of ordnance either by code number
or actual nomenclature.
24. EST/ACT Takeoff Estimated or actual time the
mission aircraft will take off.
25. EST/TOT Estimated TOT.
26. Control Point/Rendezvous Indicates the furthest limit of the attack
(Coordinates/ NAVAID Fix) aircraft’s route of flight before control by
the final controller. Same as Line 7, item
D, when designated in the request.
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JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST
SECTION III - MISSION DATA

27. INITIAL CONTACT Indicates the initial control of agency is
to contact.
28. FAC/TAC(A) Callsign and frequency of final
CALLSIGN frequency control agency.
29. ACA Refer to lines 15 through 19 for
this data.
30. Target Description Self-explanatory.
31. Target Coordinates/Elevation Self-explanatory.
32 BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (BDA) Report.
This optional space is used to record BDA for each mission.
LINE 1./CALLSIGN Callsign of the reporting aircraft.
LINE 2./MISSION NUMBER Mission number of the CAS mission for

which results are being reported.
LINE 3./REQUEST NUMBER Requesting unit’s request number.
LINE 4./LOCATION The location of the target then it was

attacked.
LINE 5./TOT The time the aircraft began attack on

the target/the time the aircraft
completed the mission and departed
the target.
LINE 6./RESULTS The specific results of the mission

(e.g., “10 tanks destroyed, 150 killed
in action (KIAs), enemy unit
neutralized, mission successful”).
REMARKS Other information appropriate to the

tactical situation or as requested.
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CAS CHECK-IN BRIEF FORM
(Aircraft Transmits to Controller)
Aircraft: “____________________________ this is __________________________”
(Controller Callsign) (Aircraft Callsign)
1. Identification/ Mission Number: “_______________________________________”
Note: Authentication and appropriate response suggested here. The brief may be
abbreviated for brevity or security (“as fragged” or “by exception”).
2. Number and Type of Aircraft: “_________________________________________”
3. Position and Altitude: “________________________________________________”
4. Ordnance: “_________________________________________________________”
5. Time on station (TOS): “_______________________________________________”
6. Abort Code: “_______________________________________________________”
(If applicable)
Remarks: “__________________________________(NVG, LST, special mission info)
CAS MULTI-MISSION “9 LINE” FORM

ACFT ON STATION A/C CS ________ A/C CS ________ A/C CS ________
FOR CONTROL MSN#_________ MSN#_________ MSN#_________
#/TYPE________ #/TYPE________ #/TYPE________
“STBY FOR A NINE POS___________ POS___________ POS___________
LINE…” ALT___________ ALT___________ ALT___________
ORD __________ ORD __________ ORD __________
TOS___________ TOS___________ TOS___________
ABT CODE_____ ABT CODE_____ ABT CODE_____
RMKS_________ RMKS_________ RMKS_________
1. IP/ BP
2. HDG (DEG MAG) L/R L/R L/R
3. DISTANCE
(NM / MTRS)
4. TGT ELEV ( FT MSL)
5. TGT DESC
(GENERAL)
6. TGT LOCATE(GRID)
7. MARK (CODE/ LTL)
8. FRIENDLIES
(DIR/ DIST)
9. “EGRESS…”
(DIR&DEST)
REMARKS:
RESTRICTION
(FAH OR ALT)
THREATS, ACA
(SEAD GTL)…
TOT / TTT
AMPLIFYING
INFORMATION
(AS REQD)
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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS)
THE “9 LINE” BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
1. IP/BP: _______________________________________________________________
IP (INITIAL POINT) or BP (BATTLE POSITION). For fixed-wing aircraft, the starting

point for the run to the target. For rotary-wing aircraft, the area from which targets will
be engaged.
2. HEADING: _______________________OFFSET: L__________ R__________
Given in degrees magnetic. For fixed-wing aircraft this is the HDG from the IP to TGT
given in degrees magnetic. For rotary-wing aircraft, this is the heading from the center of
the battle position to the target. An offset is given when needed to restrict attack aircraft
maneuvering due to enemy, WX, terrain, friendly fires, etc., or to control attack
geometry. Offset direction indicates the side of the IP/BP target line the attacking aircraft
can maneuver to position itself for the attack. However, an aircraft can proceed directly
from the IP to target on the magnetic heading given in line 2 provided it does not violate
the offset direction, if one is given.
3. DISTANCE: _________________________________________________________
From the IP/ BP to the target. For fixed-wing aircraft the distance is given in nautical
miles (NM) and should be accurate to a tenth of a NM. For example, 12.3 NM would be
transmitted as “twelve point three.” For rotary-wing aircraft, this distance is from the
center of the battle position to the target expressed in meters and should be accurate to 5
meters.
4. TARGET ELEVATION: _______________________________________________
Expressed in feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL).
5. TARGET DESCRIPTION: _____________________________________________
The target description should be specific enough for the aircrew to recognize the target.
The target should be described accurately and concisely. The description should aid the
aircrew in anticipating visual cues for target acquisition.
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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) BRIEF
THE “9 LINE” BRIEF (Continued)
6. TARGET LOCATION: ________________________________________________
The location of the target can be given in several ways; 6-digit UTM grid coordinates,
latitude and longitude, navigation aid fix, or visual description from a conspicuous
reference point are all acceptable. Because multiple grid coordinate system datum is in
use, the specific datum being referenced should be specified in the JTAR and, if required,
clarified by the brief. Terminal controllers should include the 100,000 meter grid
identification. For area targets, use the center of the area or the location of the greatest
concentration of enemy. For linear targets, use the ends of the target array.
7. MARK TYPE: __________________ CODE: _______________ LTL: _________
Type of mark to be employed--white phosphorous, illumination, IR pointer, laser, etc. If a

laser designator is being employed, the four-digit laser code and the laser-to-target line
are stated.
8. FRIENDLIES: _______________________________________________________
The location of friendly forces nearest the target is given. This position is referenced
from the target—from the target to the position—and is expressed in a cardinal or semi-
cardinal direction and a distance in meters. If the friendly position is marked, identify the
type of mark.
9. EGRESS: ____________________________________________________________
The cardinal or semi-cardinal direction to be used when departing the target and control
points to use when exiting the terminal control arena. Unlike all other lines of the brief,
the word “egress” is transmitted before giving egress instructions.
REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________
The following information may be included if applicable:
• Troops in contact or danger close

• Airspace coordination: final attack heading (FAH) or altitude restrictions
• Threat
• SEAD support in effect
• Active gun target lines
• Ordnance requested
• Hazards
• Weather
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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) BRIEF
THE “9 LINE” BRIEF (Continued)
TOT/TTT: ______________________________________________________________
OR
TTT: ______________________________________________________________
The terminal controller will assign a TOT (time-on-target) or TTT (time-to-target).
• TOT. (GPS Default Method) Time-on-target is the specific time aircraft

delivered ordnance will hit the target. The timing is based on a synchronized
clock, GPS is the standard, that is used by all supporting arms agencies.
• TTT. Time–to-target uses a countdown timer rather than a universal clock.

The terminal controller states the number of minutes and seconds to elapse
from the time the countdown is started to the time aircraft delivered ordnance
hits the target; the countdown is started with the word “HACK.” For
example, if the terminal controller were to say “six plus zero zero
(6+00)…HACK,” ordnance should impact the target six minutes after the
“HACK” was transmitted. Any other supporting arms/ ground elements
involved in the mission must coordinate their timing from this countdown and
“HACK.”
CAS MISSION NOTES:
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CAS CHECK-OUT BRIEF (BDA REPORT)
Aircraft: “____________________________ this is __________________________”

(Controller Callsign) (Aircraft Callsign)
Note: Authentication and appropriate response suggested here. The brief may be
abbreviated for brevity or security (“as fragged” or “by exception”).
LINE 1.) CALLSIGN: “________________________________________________”
LINE 2.) MISSION NUMBER: “________________________________________”
LINE 3.) REQUEST NUMBER/JTAR: “__________________________________”
LINE 4.) LOCATION: “_______________________________________________”
LINE 5.) TIME ON TARGET: “_________________________________________”
LINE 6.) RESULTS: “ _________________________________________________”
REMARKS: “________________________________________________________”
(Target area weather, significant sightings, EEIs…)
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LASER DESIGNATION ZONES
Acquisition Areas and Safety Zones. This diagram depicts the acquisition areas and
safety zones as defined by the FMFM 5-41, CAS, 28 Oct 92 and FMFM 5-42, DAS, 4
Mar 93. This reference is to Laser Guided Weapons in general and is the current
template for LGW employment. This depiction conforms to the Joint Warfighting Center
Laser safety issues message regarding a recommended change to the J-Laser designator
safety zone due to the A-10 incident at Fort Sill, Ok (R081957Z JAN 96).
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HELLFIRE DESIGNATOR EXCLUSION ZONE
This diagram shows the Hellfire designator exclusion zone. This is the most current
template for Hellfire employment. The picture is listed in the AH-1W TACMAN
(Revision F) and the U.S. Army’s Point Target Handbook as the Standard exclusion
zone diagram for Hellfire employment.
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HELLFIRE MISSILE SURFACE DANGER ZONES
(W/LASER)
This figure depicts the Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) for a Hellfire launch in which the
missile was receiving laser energy prior to launch, regardless of the mode selected.
Because of the large surface danger zone and the limited range of the designators, it
may be necessary to place designator operators within the surface danger zone.
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HELLFIRE MISSILE SURFACE DANGER ZONE
(W/O LASER)
This figure shows the SDZ for a Hellfire launch in which the missile was not
receiving laser energy before launch. The surface danger zones provide for all firing
modes of the Hellfire missile at fixed targets to include the effects of the warhead
functioning at the edge of the impact area. Three designator zones and their specific
range requirements are provided.
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LASER CAS OPERATIONS
AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) DAY SIGHT OPERATIONS
TACTICAL CHECKLIST
WARNING 16. Set mode switch to DES position and
pull trigger for count of three. The
Never look into the laser, even when the
malfunction indicator will flicker if
lens cover is installed. Assume it is
LDRM is operational.
always dangerous and can cause
17. Set mode switch to OFF.
blindness if it enters the eye. Refer to the
18. Remove lens cover.
laser safety section of TM 08579A-12/1
19. Adjust eyepiece focus. Reticule and
TM 9-1260-47812.
distant object should both be in focus.
WARNING
20. Set mode switch to RNG position.
DO NOT AIM LASER at personnel,
21. Push and turn MIN RANGE SET knob.
animals, or shiny reflective surfaces.
DIST MTRS display should change.
STTM
22. Set mode switch to OFF position.
1. Extend legs to notches and secure
23. Center crosshairs on a target aimpoint
wing nuts.
and note VA value.
2. Position DOWNHILL LEG
24. Center the upper 10-mil line on the
downrange.
target aimpoint VA value should have
3. Rotate TU until mounting flange is
decreased by 10 + or – 3 mils.
parallel to DOWNHILL LEG.
25. Center crosshairs on a target aimpoint
4. Center turnbuckles.
and note DIR VALUE.
5. Adjust detent levers to coarse level.
26. Center the left 10-mil line on the target
6. Move handgrip to downward position
aimpoint DIR value should have
and lock EL brake knob.
increased by 10 + or - 3 mils.
7. Remove LSRM/STTM interface
STTM
cable connector cover.
27. Rotate AZ ZERO ADJ knob. DIR
8. Push latch handle forward.
value should change.
LDRM
LDRM
9. Set mode switch to OFF
28. Install eyepiece and lens cover.
10. Mount LDRM on STTM.
29. Secure AZ and EL brake knobs.
STTM
NFM
11. Pull back latch handle.
30. Set mode switch to ON.
LDRM
31. NFM display will show “-888.8,” then
12. Connect LDRM/STTM interface
will active dot for approximately 2
cable to LDRM.
minutes with some occasional noise. A
CAUTION
number should appear.
Always connect LDRM/STTM interface
32. Set DISPLAY/SLEW switch to TRUE
cable before installing battery or EPA.
position and hold until “-888.8” with
13. Install battery or EPA as required.
brief alarm dot, then display with no
STTM
alarm dot.
14. Adjust turnbuckles to fire level.
33. Set MODE switch to OFF.
LDRM
15. Remove eyepiece cover only. Ensure
MULE IS READY FOR USE.
lens cover is installed.
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AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
NIGHT SIGHT PROCEDURES
STTM Night Sight.
1. Rotate TU until handgrip points 13. Remove lens cover.
downward. 14. Mount boresight collimator and install
2. Tighten EL and AZ brake knobs. cable.
3. Install night sight adapter on STTM 15. Set to NFOV.
and tighten mounting screw. 16. Unlock AZ and EL locks.
Night Sight Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to ON.
4. Turn latching handle toward LDRM
eyepiece. 17. Remove eyepiece and lens cover.
5. Move coarse AZ KNOB to position 18. While looking through the LDRM,
1. adjust the boresight collimator AZ and
STTM EL adjustment knobs until both
6. Install night sight and then push the reticules are aligned.
latching handle forward. Night Sight
7. Adjust turnbuckles to fire level. 19. Adjust BRT, CTRS, and RANGE
Night Sight FOCUS knobs for best viewing.
8. Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF. 20. Adjust AZ and EL adjustments knobs
9. Install battery or vehicle power until both reticules are aligned.
conditioner. 21. Set to WFOY and verify that the
STTM reticules are still aligned.
10. Loosen EL brake knob. 22. Ensure 4-bar target is clearly visible.
11. Rotate TU in EL to position above 23. Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF.
horizontal. 24. Remove bore sight collimator and
12. Push and turn boresight pin knob cable.
CW to lock pin in extended position. 25. Retract boresight pin.
Then rotate TU forward until
boresight pin rests on STTM NIGHT SIGHT IS READY FOR USE.
support.
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AC-130 CALL-FOR-FIRE (CFF)
1.) Observer/Warning Order: “____________________ this is __________________ ,
Fire Mission, Over.” (AC-130) (Observer)
2.) Friendly Location/Mark: “My position ____________________________________

Marked by ______________________” (TRP, Grid, etc.)
(Beacon, IR Strobe, etc.)
3.) Target Location: “__________________________________________________.”

(Bearing (magnetic) & Range (meters), TRP, Grid, etc.)
4.) Target Description/Mark: “__________________________, marked by

_____________________. Over.” (Target Description)
(IR Pointer, Tracer, etc.)
5.) Remarks: “__________________________________________________________,”

(Threats, danger close clearance, restriction, “At My Command, etc.”)
As Required:
1.) Clearance: Transmission of the fire mission is clearance to fire. Danger close is
200m with the 105mm and 125m with the 40mm, 25mm and the 20mm. For closer
fire, the observer must accept responsibility for increased risk. State “Cleared
Danger Close” on the line five. This clearance may be preplanned.
2.) At My Command: State “At My Command” on the line five. The gunship will call
“Ready Fire” when ready.
3.) Adjust Fire: Only adjust for marking rounds or incorrect target. Adjust from impact
by giving range (meters) and cardinal (North, South, East, and West) direction.
Don’ts:
1.) Do not ask the gunship to identify colors.
2.) Do not reference clock positions.
3.) Do not pass run-in headings/no-fire headings.
4.) Do not correct left/right or short/long.
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NATO INFORMATION BRIEFING FORMATS
NATO Fighter Check-In-Briefing (Permissive Environment)
(Be prepared to use this format with NATO forces.)
Aircraft Transmits to Controller:
1.) Aircraft Callsign: “_________________________________________”
2.) Mission Number: “_________________________________________”
3.) Authentication: “___________________________________________”
FAC Authentication Response: “______________________________”
4.) Number and Type of Aircraft: “_______________________________”
5.) Ordnance “_______________________________________________”
6.) Position: “________________________________________________”
7.) Playtime: “_______________________________________________”
8.) Abort Code: “_____________________________________________”
NATO FIGHTER CHECK-IN BRIEFING WORKSHEET

NATO Fighter Check-In Briefing (Uncertain/Hostile Environment)
(Be prepared to use this format with NATO forces.)
Aircraft Transmits to Controller:
1.) Aircraft Callsign: “________________________________________”
2.) Mission Number: “________________________________________”
3.) Authentication Response: “_________________________________”
FAC Authentication Response: “_____________________________”
4.) Briefing Termination: “_____________________________________”
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NATO FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER TO ATTACK
AIRCRAFT BRIEFING
MISSION C/S _____________________ ABORT CODE ________________”

Note: 1.) A-J are mandatory brief items, (K-O are optional).
2.) Items A, D, G, H underlined are mandatory Readback (even if
“NONE”).
3.) Heading and bearings magnetic unless true is requested.
A.) IP: _____________________________________________________”
B.) BEARING: “____________________________________________”
C.) DISTANCE : “________________________________Nautical Miles”
D.) TARGET LOCATION UTM OR LAT/LONG:
“_______________________________________________________”
E.) TARGET ELEVATION: “___________________________________”
F.) TARGET DESCRIPTION: “_________________________________”
G.) MANDATORY HEADING: “_______________________________”
H.) FRIENDLY FORCES: “___________________________________”
I.) ATTACK TIME TOT/TTT: “________________________________”
J.) ATTACK CLEARANCE FAC C/S___________ TAD ____________
K.) TARGET INDICATION:

REFERENCE PT [ ] SMOKE [ ] LIGHT/MIRROR [ ]
LASER CODE:”___________________________________________”
DESIGNATOR TO TARGET LINE(DTL): “____________________”
L.) THREATS: ”______________________________________________”
M.) WEATHER (IF SIGNIFICANT): “____________________________”
N.) HAZARDS: “_____________________________________________”
O.) EGRESS “________________________________________________”
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NATO CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MULTIPLE MISSION
WORKSHEET
FAC TO FIGHTER INFORMATION
A.) IP
B.) Bearing
C.) Distance
“Nautical Miles”
D.) Tgt Location
(UTM) Lat/Long
E.) Tgt Elevation
F.) Target
Description
G.) Mandatory
Attack Heading
H.) Friendly Forces
I.) Attack Time

TOT/TTT
J.) Attack Clearance
FAC C/S/TAD
K.) Target Ind Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt
Laser Code Mirror Mirror Mirror
DTL
Distance
Elevation
L.) Threats
M.) Weather
(If significant)
N.) Hazards
O.) Egress
Note:
1.) A-J are Mandatory Brief items, K-O are optional.
2.) Items A, D, G, and H underlined are mandatory read-back (Even if “NONE”).
3.) Heading and bearings magnetic unless true is requested.
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ARTILLERY/ MORTAR CALL-FOR-FIRE (CFF)
1. Observer Identification
“ (FDC) ______________________ THIS IS (observer) _____________________…
2. Warning Order “________________________________________________, over”
(Adjust fire, fire for effect, suppression, immediate suppression/ smoke or SEAD*)
* SEAD CFF WILL BE DISCUSSED SEPARATELY
NOTE: If using the shift method of target location, “shift” must be transmitted after the
type of mission in the warning order.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Break transmission for FDC’s read back - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3. Location of Target: employ one of 3 methods
GRID: “Grid ___________________________, over” or
POLAR: “Direction ____________Distance __________up/ down__________, over” or
SHIFT: “Direction ____________right/left __________add/ drop__________, over.”\
(Coordinates in grid, direction mils grid, distances vertical shifts in meters)
4. Target Description
“______________________________________________________________________”
5. Method of Engagement
a. Type of adjustment: “__________” “Area” or “Precision” (area is standard)
b. “DANGER CLOSE": predicted impact is within 600 m of friendly positions.
c. Trajectory: “______________” “High” or “Low” (low is standard for arty)
d. Projectile/ Fuze: “__________________/__________________________”
Projectile options: HE, ICM, WP, RP, ILLUM, or Smoke (HE is standard)
Fuze options: Quick, VT, time (quick is standard)
6. Method of Fire and Control
“When ready, at my command, TOT, CANNOT OBSERVE, CONTINUOUS ILLUM
or COORDINATED ILLUM, over.” (when ready is standard)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Break transmission for FDC’s read back - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
THROUGHOUT THE CALL-FOR-FIRE, IF THE STANDARD IS USED, NOTHING NEEDS
TO BE TRANSMITTED.
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MESSAGE TO OBSERVER (MTO)
At a minimum, the MTO will include the following (1-4):
1. Firing Units___________________________________________________________
2. Changes/Additions to the CFF____________________________________________
3. Rounds in Effect (number of volleys)______________________________________
4. Target Number________________________________________________________
The FDC will provide other information as required. The following information should be
requested to facilitate CAS and surface fire support integration:
5. Time of Flight ________________________________________________________

6. Gun Target Lines__________________________________________(mils standard)
7. Max Ord._________________________________________(meters AGL standard)
BASIC SEAD CALL-FOR-FIRE (CCF)

1. Observer Identification and warning order:
“ (FDC) ______________________ THIS IS (observer) _____________________…
SEAD, over.”
2. Location of Targets:
“Suppression grid _________________Mark grid ____________________, over.”
For suppression only, transmit “negative mark”; for mark only, transmit “negative
suppression.”
(Polar and shift methods may also be used; consult MCWP 3-16.6 for guidance)
3. Target description, method of engagement, method of fire and control:
“______________________, continuous, interrupted or non-standard, TOT______, over.”
(brief Tgt description)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Break transmission for FDC’s read back - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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FIRE SUPPORT SCHEDULING WORKSHEET
FIRE SUPPORT TEAM: ______ CALLSIGN: _______FREQ: ______ SUPPORTED UNIT: _________
MSN # FIRESUP UNIT TGT # OR INITIAL TOT REMARKS
JTAR # ASSETS CALL/ LOCATION TOT -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
SIGN
NGF
Mortars
Artillery
RW CAS
FW CAS
GCE/ TF
Maneuver
FIRE SUPPORT SCHEDULING WORKSHEET

FIRE SUPPORT TEAM: ______ CALLSIGN: _______FREQ: ______ SUPPORTED UNIT: _________
MSN # FIRESUP UNIT TGT # OR INITIAL TOT REMARKS
JTAR # ASSETS CALL/ LOCATION TOT -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
SIGN
NGF
Mortars
Artillery
RW CAS
FW CAS
GCE/ TF
Maneuver
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SECURITY CLASSIFICATION TARGET CARD
TARGET NUMBER GRID COORDINATES
MAP SYMBOL
TARGET CLASS ELEVATION
TARGET PRIORITY MAP NUMBER
DESCRIPTION:
ASSIGNED TO: ( ) AIR ( ) NAVAL GUNFIRE ( ) ARTILLERY

( ) OTHER SUPPORT WEAPONS
SOURCE AND DATE OF INFORMATION
PHOTO NUMBER PHOTO

COORDINATES
REMARKS:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
FRONT OF TARGET CARD
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SECURITY CLASSIFICATION RECORD OF MISSIONS
DATE/TIME FIRING NO. ROUNDS DAMAGE DAMAGE

GROUP UNIT AND TYPE REPORTED ASSESSED
BACK OF TARGET CARD
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CHARACTERISTICS OF U.S. ARTILLERY, MORTARS, AND
ROCKETS
Caliber 60 mm 81 mm 105 155 mm 227 mm (1) 607 mm (1)

mm (1)
Model M224 M252 M119A M198 MLRS ATACMS
Max Range 3,500 (2) 5,600 (3) 11,500 18,300 32,000 165,000
(m) 22,000(4) 45,000 (5) 300,000(6)
Ammo HE,WP, HE,WP,RP, HE, HC HE, HC, WP, DPICM APAM
ILLUM ILLUM WP, ILLUM,
ILLUM, APICM,
APICM DPICM,
M825 Smoke,
FASCAM,
CPHD
Max Rate of 30 35 10 4 12/40 Sec 2/20 Sec
Fire
(RDS/Min)
Sustnd Rate 20 15 3 2 N/A N/A
of Fire
(RDS/Min)
Range of N/A N/A 19,500 30,100 N/A N/A
RAP (m)
Range of N/A N/a 14,100 18,000 N/A N/A
DPICM 28,200 (7)
Min Range 75 70 N/A N/A 10,000 25,000
(m) 13,000 70,000
Fuzes MO MO PD, VT, PD, VT, MT, ET ET
MT, MTSQ,
MTSQ, CP, Delay
Delay
ILLUM 25 60 75 120 N/A N/A
TIME (SEC)
HE BURST 28 35 35 50 100 N/A
WIDTH (1
RND)
FPF 90 35 210 300 with N/A N/A
3 Tubes 1 Tube 6 Guns 6 Guns
NOTES:
1.) U.S. Marine Corps units do not possess these weapons systems. However, Marine Corps units may
operate with Army units equipped with these weapons. 2.) With M720 ammunition. 3.) With M821
ammunition. 4.) With M795 HE, M825 smoke ammunition. 5.) BBDPICM M864. 6.)ATACMS.
LEGEND: ATACMS = Army Tactical Missile System MT = Mechanical Time (Fuze)
ET = Electronic Time MTSQ = Mechanical Time Superquick (Fuze)
HC = High Capacity RAP = Rocket-Assisted Projectile
ILLUM = Illumination MO = Multi-Option Fuze (VT, PD, Delay)
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U.S. ARTILLERY/MORTARS AMMUNITION
TYPE USE TARGETS FIRED BY REMARKS

High Explosive Adjustment Personnel, Artillery, NGF,
(HE) unarmored mortars
vehicles, light
material
Smoke (M825), Marking, Vehicles, POL Artillery, NGF,
Marking (WP) screening, locations, mortars
obscuration ammo dumps,
FOs
Illumination Light up the Battlefield Artillery, NGF,
battlefield and illumination, mortars
selected targets marking
FASCAM Minefield ADAM Artillery Limited qty,
(Family of emplacement (Antipersonnel) long
Scatterable or RAAM emplacement
Mines) (Anti-Tank) time
Copperhead Pinpoint target Point targets Artillery
destruction (command
tanks. C2
vehicles,
hardened sites)
DPICM Antipersonnel Personnel and Artillery, Extremely
and anti- armored MLRS lethal
material vehicles munitions,
moderate dud
rate
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NAVAL GUNFIRE CALL-FOR-FIRE (CCF)
1. (IDENTIFICATION)
(Ship) ___________________ THIS IS (observer) ________________________
2. (WARNING ORDER)
FIRE MISSION TARGET # ____________________________________-OVER-
3. (TARGET LOCATION)
GRID ______________ ALTITUDE ___________ DIRECTION ___________
(polar) DIRECTION ____________ DISTANCE _________ UP/DN _________
(shift) DIRECTION _________ R/L _____ +/- ________ UP/DN ____________
4. (TARGET DESCRIPTION) ____________________________________________
5. (METHOD OF ENGAGEMENT)
DANGER CLOSE (750M) ______________________________________________
(cardinal direction & distance) (first salvo intention)
(trajectory) REDUCED CHARGE (full charge standard)
(ammunition) HE, WP, ILLUMINATION (HE/Q standard)
Q DELAY TIME VT IN EFFECT
6. (METHOD OF FIRE & CONTROL)
______ GUNS _______SALVOS IN EFFECT (one gun standard)
(special instructions) TOT, COOR ILLUM, CONT ILLUM, AMC, FFE,

SHIP ADJUST, [SPOTTER ADJUST (standard)
-OVER-
SHIP’S REPORT
GTL/LOF ___________ *TRUE, READY, (TOF) __________, BREAK FIRE-OVER-

(when required) SUMMIT _____________ FEET
FIRST SALVO INTENTION (danger close) __________-OVER-
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECORD AS TARGET, END OF MISSION, (surv) _____________________________
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NAVAL GUNFIRE SUPPORT SHIPS
CLASS GUN TYPE # OF AMMUNITION
GUNS CAPACITY1
CG-Guided Missile Cruiser
CG 47 Ticonderoga Class 5” 54 2 1,200
DD-Destroyer
DD 963 Spruance Class 5” 54 2 1,200
DDG-Destroyer
DDG 31 SDTS Class 5” 54 2 1,200

DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class 5” 54 2 1,200
DDG 993 Kidd Class 5” 54 2 1,200
Ammunition allowance figures are approximate and will vary from ship to ship in a
given class.
5”54=MK-45
NAVAL GUNFIRE AMMUNITION

GUN ROUND MAX EFFECTIVE BURSTING RATE OF
RANGE RANGE RANGE FIRE
METERS METERS METERS1 (SUST)
ROCKET
ASSISTED
RAP 29,181 27,000 40 N/A
PROJECTILE
5” 54
FULL CHARGE
5” 54
HE/WP 23,300 21,000 40 32(20)
REDUCED
CHARGE
HE/WP 12,200 11,000 40 32(20)
5” 54
ILLUMINATION DATA:
Height of Burst (HOB)=500(M) Burn Time=45/72(sec) Rate of Fall(m/sec) =10/2
1
The maximum horizontal range listed using standard conditions and new barrels.
Maximum range will vary considerably depending on bore wear and atmospheric
conditions.
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JOINT TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE SURVEILLANCE
REQUEST FORM
L. REQUEST NUMBER. __________________________________ FROM:
PREPLANNED: PRECEDENCE ___________PRIORITY_________ TO:
IMMEDIATE: PRIORITY__________________________________
M. TYPE RECON REQUESTED: ( )APPROVED
1. TYPE MISSION: (A) VISUAL______ (B) IMAGERY____ ( )DISAPPROVED

(C) WX__________ BY/REASON:
2. TYPE COVERAGE: (A) STRIP/LOC___ (B) PINPOINT ____
SENT:
(C) AREA _______ (D) AFLOAT _____
TIME:
3. SENSOR: (A) OPTICAL ____ (B) IR____________
BY:
(C) SLAR ______ (D) LASER_______
(E) OTHER_______ RECEIVED
4. TYPE PHOTO: (A) VERTICAL____ (B) OBLIQUE_____
(C) PAN_________ (D) STEREO______ TIME:
BY:
5. TYPE FILM: (A) B&W_______ (B) COLOR______ CHECKED BY:
(C) IR___________ (D) CAMO DET___
N. MAP REFERENCE: ACKNOWLEDGE
PRODUCER 1. AMS_____________ 2. ACIC/DMAAC_________ D
3. NAVOCEANO_____ BDE /REGT:
4. OTHER (SPECIFY) _________________________
SERIES______ SHEET______ EDITION_______ DATE_________
O. TARGERT COORDINATES AND DESCRIPTION:
DIV:
1. UTM/LAT/LONG________________ OTHER_____________
CORP:
2. TARGET DESCRIPTION:
(A.) AIRFIELD (I.) LOC OTHER:
(B.) ARMOR (J.) MISSILE SITE-DEF
(C.) ARTILLERY (K.) MISSILE SITE OFF COORDINATION
(D.) BARRACKS (L.) R/R YARD RCVD:
(E.) BRIDGE (M.) STORAGE AREA
(F.) COMM/ELEC/RDR (N.) TROOPS/VEHICLES
(G.) DEF POS/STRONG POINT (O.) OTHER___________ DTG:
(H.) HARBOR PORT/FACILITY
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REQUEST FORM (Continued)
P. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION (EEI) TO BE SATISFIED BY: (G-2) AIO)
DTG:
Q. *ACCEPTABLE PHOTO SCALE/SCALE LIMITS: COORDINATED
R. REPORTS AND MUMBER OF PRINTS OR PLOTS REQUIRED:

( ) FSE
(1.) REPORTS:
(A.) INFLTREP (C/S FREQ) _______(B.) MISREP_____ ( ) AIR DEF
(C.) HOTPHOTO_________________(D.) IPIR________(E.) SUPIR________
(2.) PRODUCTS (QUANTITY) ( ) AVN
(A.) PRINTS______(B.) DUPOS_______(C.) NEG_______(D.) PLOT_______

S. DELIVERY ADDRESS:
(1.) UNIT/ADDRESS_____________________________ ( ) HGF

**(2.) COORDINATES FOR AIRDROP________________
**(3.) CS/FREQ____________________________________
T. DATE/TIME FACTORS:
NOTIFIED
( ) MIBRS
(1.) DATE DESIRED_____________**(2.) TOT (IF APPLICABLE)_____________
(3.) DNLV_____________________________________________________________
( )II
(4.) PRIOR COVERAGE ACCEPTABLE (DAYS PRIOR)______________________
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U. REMARKS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: BY DTG
REQUESTING
**(1.) TARGET AREA CONTROL:C/S/FREQ/ORBIT P_______ UNIT
NOTIFIED BY
(2.) INFLIGHT REPORT C/S/FREQ______________________ DTG
(3.) RUN IN HEADING FOR AIR DROP__________________
(4.) OTHER__________________________________________
V. FIRE PLAN AIR ACTION
(1.) ACA: RCVD AT
(A.) IS NOT IN EFFECT___(B.) NUMBER ______ DTG BY:
(2.) IN EFFECT: ( ) ACCEPT

(A.) FROM TIME________(B.) TO TIME _________
( ) REFUSE
(3.) LOCATION__________________ _______________ REASON:
(FROM COORD) (TO COORD)
(4.) WIDTH IN METERS______________________________
(5.) ALTITUDE/VERTEX
(A.)___________________ (B.)___________________
(MAX VERTEX) (MIN VERTEX)
W. AIR MISSION DATA
(1.) MISSION NUMBER _________________________________

(2.) C/S________________________________________________
(3.) TYPE ACFT________________________________________
(4.) EST/ACT TAKEOFF_________________________________
(5.) EST TOT __________________________________________
(6.) CONT PT/RDV(COORD NAVAID) ____________________
(7.) INITIAL CONTACT_________________________________
(8.) FINAL CONT(TACT/FAC) C/S**FREQ_________________
(9.) ACA (SEE BLOCK V)________________________________
(10.)**TGT DESCRIPTION ______________________________
(11.) TARGET COORD/ELEVATION _______/________/______
*INDICATES USE BY IMAGE INTERPRETER.
**INDICATES USE AS APPLICALBLE OR WHEN KNOWN.
ENCIRCLED LINE DESIGNATORS ARE ITEMS THAT THE
REQUESTER COMPLETES.
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60
JOINT TACTICAL ELECTRONIC WARFARE
REQUEST FORM
A.) REQUEST NUMBER___________________ FROM

TO
( ) 1. PREDEDENCE __________
( ) 2. PRIORITY ______________
B.) MAP REFERENCE/PRODUCER: ( ) APPROVED
( ) 1. AMS ( ) 2. ACIC
( ) DISAPPROVE
( ) 3. NAVOCEANO ( ) 4. OTHER BY/REASON
(Specify)______
SERIES_________________________________
DATE__________________________________
C.) TYPE EW MISSION SUPPORT REQUESTED: SENT:
( ) 1. ESM ( ) 2. ECM ( ) 3. COMBINATION
D.) MISSION TO BE SUPPORTED(DESCRIBE) TIME: BY:
1. NATURE OF MISSION__________________ RECEIVED:

TIME: BY:
2. ROUTE OF TRAVEL______TIMING ______
CHECKED BY:
3. FORCE SIZE __________________________
E.) ESTIMATED THREAT TO EW SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGED:
MISSION
NOTES:
(1)___________________ (2)___________________
(3)___________________ (4)___________________
(5)___________________ (6)___________________
(7)___________________ (8)___________________
(9)___________________
F.) ESTIMATED EOB TO AFFECT MISSION 1.)____________________
(TYPE, ELECTRONIC, FREQ, LOCATION) ______________________
2.)____________________
______________________
G.) DESIRED RESULTS: 3.)____________________
______________________
1. ESM A) AREA SEARCH____________ 4.)____________________
B) SPECIFIC SEARCH_________
2. ECM _________________________________
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H.) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS: COORDINATION:
1.)____________________
1. MSN REVENDEZVOUS____________________ ____________________
2. MSN CONTACT (C/S, FREQS): 2.)____________________

____________________
A. PRIMARY:________________________
B. SECONDARY:_____________________ 3.)____________________
____________________
3. FRIENDLY FORCE(S) POSSIBILITY
AFFECTED: 4.)____________________
____________________
A. UNIT(S):_________________________
B. ADDRESS:_______________________ COORDINATED WITH:
I.) REPORTS: ( ) ARTILLERY
1. INFLTR PLT C/S_________ FREQ_________ ( ) AIR DEFENSE

2. MISREP_______________________________
3. TEST MSG ____________________________
4. OTHER _______________________________ ( ) AVAITION
J.) REMARKS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
( ) NGF
A._________JAMMING FREQ RESTRICTIONS
K.) REQUESTING UNIT
1. PLANNED ACA NOTIFIED BY:
A. ___IS NOT IN EFFECT DTG

B. NUMBER_________ BY:
2. IN EFFECT
A. (FROM TIME)_______
B. (TO TIME) __________
L.) AIR MISSION DATA (#s 1-12)
1.) MSN #:________________________ 2.) AIRCRAFT C/S:__________________
3.) NO/TYPE A/C:________/__________ 4.) EST/ACT TAKEOFF:______________
5.) REVENDEZVOUS (COORD/NAVFIX)____________________________________
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6.) MSN CONTACT: 7.) MSN TIMING:
C/S________________________ TOT_____________________________________
FREQ______________________ DURATIONS_____________________________
8.) ESM (A.) AREA OF SEARCH _________________________________________
(B.) SIGNALS TO BE SEARCHED _________________________________
9.) ECM
(A.) PROFILE____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
(B.) TYPE SIGNALS/FREQS FOR ECM ______________________________
(C.) CHAFF/DECOY ______________________________________________
10.) INFLT REPORT 11.) PLANNED ACA
C/S______________________________
FREQ____________________________
(BLOCK K)
12.) REMARKS:
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REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS
TITLE AND ELEMENTS EXPLANATION

Line A
As directed
Request Number
1. Precedence 1. Indicate the requester’s

assignment relative to his other
requests stated numerically in
descending order of importance
2. Priority 2. Use numerical designation below

to define the tactical situation.
Priority No. Priority Definition
1. Emergency Targets that require immediate action

and precedence over all other
categories of mission priority.
2. Priority Targets that require immediate action

and precedence over routine targets.
3. Routine Targets of opportunities that do not

demand urgency in execution.
Line B Map Reference Producer Self-explanatory.
Line C Type EW Mission Support Requested Self-explanatory.
Line D Mission to be Supported Describe in sufficient detail, the
profile and specifics of the mission
needing support. The amount and
type of support will be determined, to
a large extent, from the information
provided here.
Line E Estimated Threat to Mission List the known and suspected enemy
order of battle that will probably
affect the mission to be supported.
Line F Estimated EOB to affect mission. Self-explanatory.
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REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Line G Desired Results Describe the objectives of the requested
support.
1. ESM Include EEI that collection is

responding to. When requesting
Specific Search, provide EEI on emitter
to be collected on; i.e. radio frequency
(RF), pulse repetition frequency (PRF),
pulse duration (PD), scan type (SCAN),
scan duration/rate (SD/R), and other
significant information.
2. ECM Tactics and Employment Methods may

be recommended.
Line H Coordinating Instructions
1. Mission Rendezvous Designate by coordinates or navigation

system fix when mission requires
inflight rendezvous
2. Mission Contact List the callsign(s) and communication

frequencies for the supported agency to
be contacted by mission aircraft when
contact is necessary.
3. Friendly Force(s) If there is a chance that the effects of the

Possibly Affected requested mission will interfere with
other operation, provide information on
the units that may be affected; include
description of interference when known.
Line I Reports Self-explanatory.
Line J Remarks/Special Instruction Self-explanatory.
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Line K
1. Planned Airspace Coordination Area 1. Safety measures for EW support
mission. The restrictive fire plan
A. Is Not In Effect establishes airspace/surface area that is
reasonably safe from friendly, surface-
B. Number delivered, non-nuclear fires. The
restrictive air plan provides a warning
of aircraft of the parameters of surface-
delivered fire in a specific area. A plan
number is issued, as appropriate. The
plan should be identified as “Fire” or
“Air.”
2. In effect 2. Establishes the time period that the

applicable plan will be in effect.
A. From time
B. To time
3. Location 3. Military grid coordinates by bearing

and distances from a known navigation
A. From coordinates aid
B. To coordinates
4. Width (Meters) 4. From either side of the centerline

defined by the above coordinates (May
not apply to the restrictive air plan.)
5. Altitude/VERTEX (Use sub-item A for VERTEX only

entry).
A. Maximum/Vertex Given in mean sea level (MSL FT)
altitude, altitude above sea level.
B. Minimum/Vertex Self-explanatory.
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(To be filled out by mission tasking
Line L AIR MISSION DATA
agency)
ACTION COLUMN ALONG RIGHT EDGE
APPROVED/DISAPPROVED Indicate approval action by

requestor.
SENT Initials of sender and time sent.
RECEIVED Initials of sender and time received.
CHECKED BY Indicate agencies (persons) having

reviewed the request after receipt.
This may lead to further action
requiring use of top blocks by
higher echelon.
ACKNOWLEDGED Use as locally directed or as

necessary.
COORDINATION/COORDINTED Self-explanatory.
REQUESTING UNIT NOTIFIED BY Indicate person who notified the

requestor of action being taken and
time notified.
AIR ACTION Indicate person who received

approved request and time received.
Indicated whether or not mission
will be tasked and reason for
refusal.
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U.S. ATTACK FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Owning Ordnance Laser Marking Other Systems
M/D/S Service Capability Capability
LST LTD
AV-8B USMC LGBs(1) Yes No Rockets TV
AGM-65 Maverick NVG
GP bombs GPS
CBUs FLIR
Napalm
2.75’ rockets
5.00” rockets
LUU-2 flares
LUU-19 flares
25mm cannon
AV-8B II+ USMC Same as above No No Rockets FLIR
NVG
GPS
Radar
AV-8B USMC Same as above Yes Yes Rockets CCD TV
(with (off-board Laser FLIR
Litening II designator not IR marker NVG
pods) required for LGBs) GPS
AC-130H USAF 105-mm howitzer No Yes GLINT FLIR
(SOF) 40-mm cannon (1) 105-mm White- LLLTV
20-mm cannon Phosphorous Radar
(WP), 105-mm GPS
High Explosive
(HE), 40-mm
MISCH LTD
(1668 only)
AC-130U USAF 105-mm howitzer No Yes GLINT FLIR
(SOF) 40-mm cannon 105-mm WP, LLLTV
20-mm cannon 105-mm HE, Radar
40-mm MISCH GPS
Codable LTD
F-14 (With USN LGBs No Yes Laser WP FLIR
LANTIRN) GP bombs Rockets GPS
20mm cannon NVG
Aerial mines Radar
LUU-2 flares
F-15E USAF LGBs No Yes Laser FLIR
GP bombs Radar
CBUs Air-to-Air
20mm cannon Missle(AAM)
(1) Although these aircraft can carry and release LGBs, they require off-board designation for
terminal guidance.
(2) GPS on some aircraft.
LGBs=Laser Guided Bombs.
CBUs=Cluster Bomb Units.
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U.S. ATTACK FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT (Continued)
Aircraft Owning Ordnance Laser Marking Other
M/D/S Service Capability Capability Systems
LST LTD
F-16 USAF AGM-65 Maverick No No WP rockets Radar
(without LGBs (1) GPSs (2)
LANTIRN) GP bombs
CBUs
20mm cannon
F-16 C/D USAF AGM-65 Maverick No Yes Laser FLIR
(with LGBs WP rockets GPS
LANTIRN) GP bombs HE rockets NVG
CBUs Radar
20mm cannon
F/A-18 USN LGBs Yes Yes Laser FLIR
USMC AGM-65 Maverick WP rockets GPS
AGM-62 Walleye HE rockets NVG
AGM-84 SLAM Radar
AGM-88 HARM IR Pointer
JDAM
JSOW
GP bombs
CBUs
Aerial mines
LUU-2 flares
2.75’ rockets
5.00” rockets
20mm cannon
(1.) Although these aircraft can carry and release LGB’s, they require off-board designation for
terminal guidance.
(2) GPS on some aircraft.
LGBs=Laser Guided Bombs.
CBUs=Cluster Bomb Units.
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U.S. ATTACK ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT
A/C Owning Ordnance Max Max Laser Marking Other
M/D/S Service Range RDS Capability Capability Systems
(m) LST LTD
AH-1W USMC BGM-71 (TOW) 3750 8 No Yes Laser FLIR
AGM-114 8000 8 Rockets NVG
5.0” rockets 7200 8 GPS
2.75”rockets 6-7500 76 IR
20-mm cannon 1500 750 Pointer
AH-64A USA AGM-114L 8000 16 Yes Yes Laser FLIR
2.75”rockets 6-7500 76 (1) Rockets NVG
30-mm cannon 3000 1200
AH-64D USA AGM-114L 8000 16 Yes Yes Laser FLIR
(including 2.75”rockets 6-7500 76 (1) Rockets NVG
Longbow) 30-mm cannon 3000 1200 GPS
IDM (1)
Radar
UH-1N USMC 2.75” rockets 6-7500 76 No No Rockets FLIR
.50 cal machinegun 1830 500 NVG
7.62-mm (GAU-17) 1000 5000 GPS
Oh-58D USA AGM-114L Hellfire 8000 16 Yes Yes Laser FLIR
(Kiowa 2.75”rockets 6-7500 76 Rockets NVG
Warrior) .50 cal machine gun 1830 500
(1) The AH64 helicopters cannot designate laser codes 1711 to 1788.
(2) The AH-1W can designate codes 1111-1488, but has max effectiveness from 1111-1178.
IMD=Improved Data Modem.
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U.S. AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Aircraft Preferred MGRS/UTM Latitudinal/Longitudinal Offset Data
M/D/S Reference Capability Capability
System
AW-1W UTM (1) None (2) Yes None
UH-1N UTM None (2) Yes None
OH-58D UTM 8 digits Degrees, minutes, tenths, None
hundredths
AH-64 UTM 8 Digits, need grid Degrees, minutes, tenths Degrees
zone and spheroid magnetic,
meters
AC-130 UTM 8 Digits, need grid Degrees, minutes, seconds; Degrees
zone and spheroid GPS magnetic,
meters
AV-8B UTM 8 digits Degrees, minutes, tenths, Degrees
Latitude/ need grid zone and seconds, and thousandths magnetic,
Longitude spheroid (GPS) nautical miles,
elevation in
feet.
F-14 Latitude/ Degrees, minutes, tenths
Longitude
F-15E Latitude/ 10 digits; conversion Degrees, minutes, and Degrees true
Longitude faults thousandths and feet (target
to offset)
F-16A Latitude/ 6 digits; need Degrees, minutes, tenths Degrees true
Longitude latitude/longitude of and feet (target
0000 corner of UTM to offset)
square conversion
faults
F-16C/D Latitude/ 6 digits; need Degrees, minutes, tenths, Degrees true
Block Longitude latitude/longitude of hundredths and feet (target
25/30 0000 corner of UTM to offset)
square conversion
faults
F-16C/D Latitude/ 6 digits; need Degrees, minutes, tenths, Degrees,
Block Longitude latitude/longitude of hundredths, thousandths minutes, tenths,
40/50 0000 corner of UTM hundredths
square conversion
faults
F/A-18 UTM 6 digits; need grid Degrees, minutes, seconds Range: feet,
Latitude/ zone and spheroid; meters, nautical
Longitude degrees, minutes, miles/yards;
seconds Bearing;
degrees true;
Elevation:
feet/meters
(1) UTM = Universal Transverse Mercator.
(2) The AH-1W 1686 and UH-1N CDNU aircraft are equipped with GPS.
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RAPID WEAPONEERING
Target Preferred Weapons
Personnel CBUs and GP Bombs
Armored Vehicles PGMs, CBUs, GBUs
Field Artillery PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Rockets and Surface-to-Surface Missiles PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Antiaircraft artillery (fixed sites) PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Antiaircraft artillery (mobile) PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Runways GP Bombs
Aircraft in the open and revetted PGMs, CBUs, Guns, Rockets, GP Bombs
Aircraft shelters and bunkers Penetrating PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Air launched missile support facilities PGMs, GP Bombs
Fortified fighting positions and concrete PGMs and GP Bombs with penetration
pillboxes capability
Simple log bunkers PGMs and GP Bombs with penetration
capability
C3 centers and other hardened underground PGMs with penetrating warheads
targets
Bridges PGMs, GP Bombs
Dams PGMs and GP Bombs with penetration
capability
Locks PGMs, GP Bombs
Trucks and tracked prime movers CBUs, PGMs, GP Bombs
Route segments (highway and railroad) PGMs and GP Bombs for cratering
Railroad equipment and railyards PGMs and GP Bombs
Tunnels PGMs with penetration warheads
SAM systems (with central guidance radars) PGMs, ARMs, CBUs, GP Bombs
SAM systems (with standalone radars) PGMs, ARMs, CBUs, GP Bombs
SAM support facilities PGMs, GP Bombs
Radar sites PGMs, CBUs, GP bombs, ARMs
Communication facilities (above ground) PGMs, GP Bombs
Antennas GP Bombs, PGMs
Supply and POL facilities (supply storage) GP Bombs and CBUs with incendiary
capability
Supply and POL facilities(in the GP Bombs and CBUs with incendiary
open/buildings) capability
Supply and POL facilities (POL storage) GP Bombs, PGMs
POL pumping station GP Bombs, PGMs
POL refineries PGMs, GP Bombs
Ammunition production installations PGMs, GP Bombs
Light manufacturing and repair installations PGMs, GP Bombs
Above ground buildings PGMs, GP Bombs
Powerplants PGMs, GP Bombs, CBUs
Composite ground forces (CP, vehicles, fuel PGMs, CBUs
supply, ammo, support vehicles, etc.)
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ORDNANCE NOMENCLATURE
Description Ordnance Nomenclature Code

500 #lb Bomb MK 82 Low Drag B82a
500 #lb Bomb MK 82 High Drag (Snakeye) B82
1000 #lb Bomb MK 83 Low Drag B83
2000 #lb Bomb MK 84 Low Drag B84
Cluster Bomb Unit CBU 24/29/49
Cluster Bomb Unit CBU 58 (replacing CBU 24)
Rockeye MK 20, CBU-99/100
Napalm CBU 59 C59
Low Speed FAE CBU 55 C55
High Speed FAE CBU 72 C72
Fire Bomb 500 lb MK 115 Mod O
Incendiary CBU MK-77 (Napalm)
5” Zuni Rocket M 126 (M-36) R5
LAU 10 (4 shot) R275
2.75” Rocket LAU 33 (2 shot)
LAU 32/59/68
2.75” Rocket 7 Shot Pod R275
LAU 3A/60A/61A/69A
7.62 mm 19 Shot Pod G762
20 mm M60C/SUU 11 G20
25 mm AV8B G25
Guided Missile Walleye II MK 5 Mod 2
Standard Arm AGM 78A, B, C, or D M78
Strike AGM 45A M45
Bulldog AGM 83A M83
Para Flare MK 24 (SUU 40/44 Dispenser)
Para Flare MK 45 (SUU 40/44 Dispenser)
Para Flare Bright MLU 29
Eye Mk 6 Mod 3 Target Marker
Target Marker (Log) MK 12 (Smoke Tank w/CS)
RCA CS MK 77 (Nape Tank w/CS)
Smoke MK 12 (Smoke Tank w/CS)
AAM Sparrow AIM 7 M7
AAM Sidewinder AIM 9 M9
Practice Bomb MK 76 P76
Practice Bomb MK 88 (Water/Sand 1000 lb) I84
Practice Bomb MK 87 (Water/Sand 500 lb) I82
Sensor ADSIC/CSQ 117/CGQ 141/GSQ 107
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ORDNANCE SELECTION GUIDE
Target Recommended Ordnance Fuzing
1. Personnel
a. In open Chemical weapons Instantaneous or VT
Cluster weapons (frag
bomblets)
Firebombs
General purpose bombs
HE gun projectiles
b. In fighting holes Chemical weapons VT

Cluster weapons (frag
bomblets)
Fuel-air explosives
c. Under light cover Chemical weapons Short Delay

Rockets (armor piercing
warhead)
20 mm API
Cluster weapons (shaped charge
bomblets)
d. Under heavy General purpose bombs Long delay

cover (concrete Guided weapons (large
bunkers) warhead)
2. Armored vehicles TOW missile, Instantaneous or short

(tanks, APCs & mobile Hellfire missiles delay
assault guns) Shaped charge weapons
Electro-optically guided bombs
(EOGBs)
Guided weapons (shaped charge
warhead)
Laser guided bombs (LGBs)
Rockets (armored piercing
warhead)
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ORDNANCE SELECTION GUIDE (Continued)
3. Field Artillery
a. In open -Cluster weapons (frag and Proximity,

shaped charge bomblets) Instantaneous, or
-Electro-optically guided Short Delay
bombs (EOGBs)
-General purpose bombs
-Guided weapons (large
shaped charge warhead)
b. In revetments -Cluster weapons (shape Instantaneous or VT

charge bomblets)
-Electro-optically guided
Bombs (EOGBs)
shaped charge warhead)
c. In covered -General purpose bombs Delay

positions -Guided weapons (large
warhead)
4. Antiaircraft Artillery
a. Automatic Same as 3 with the following

additions:
-Firebombs
-20 mm HEI
b. Self-Propelled Same as 2
5. Rocket Launchers -Cluster weapons (shaped Instantaneous or VT
charge bomblets)
warhead)
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6. Missile Sites
Instantaneous, or VT
a. Surface-to-air -Anti-radiation missiles
missiles Followed by cluster weapons
(frag and shaped charge
bomblets)
-Retarded bombs
b. Surface-to- Same as 2 with the following Instantaneous or VT

surface missiles, additions:
Liquid-fuel -Cluster weapons followed by Instantaneous or VT
missiles -Incendiary weapons or
Firebombs
-General Purpose Bombs
Solid-fuel -Cluster Weapons (frag or Instantaneous or VT

missiles Shaped charged bomblets)
- Electro-optically guided
bombs (EOGBs)
-Laser guided bombs(LGBs)
7. Radar Installations -Antiradiation missiles, Instantaneous or VT

-Cluster weapons (frag or
Shaped charged bomblets)
- Electro-optically guided
bombs (EOGBs),
-Laser guided bombs (LGBs)
-Firebombs,
-General purpose bombs,
-20mm cannons,
-Fuel air explosive (FAE)
8. Field Fortifications -General purpose bombs Delay

-Guided weapons (warhead
190 lbs)
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9. Supply Depots or Dumps
a. Staked ammo -Shaped charge weapons

-Fire & incendiary weapons
-Large blast & fragmentation
weapons
b. POL storage -Large blast & fragmentation

drums weapons,
-Large shaped charge weapons
c. POL storage -General purpose bombs,

drums -Shaped charge weapons,
-Cluster weapons (frag
bomblets)
d. POL underground -General purpose bombs Penetration and/or

cratering (delay and/or
steel nose plug)
10. Land Transportation

a. Roads -General purpose bombs Delay
b. Trucks -Cluster weapons (shaped

charge bomblets)
-Incendiary or firebombs
-Guided weapons
-Shaped charge weapons
Strafing attacks
c. Railways
-track -General purpose bombs Delay
-Land mines
Rolling stock -General purpose bombs Instantaneous or delay

warheads)
-Incendiary weapons
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Locomotives -Cluster weapons (shaped

charge bomblets)
warheads)
-Projectiles & rockets
ORDNANCE “QUICK” REFERENCE GUIDE
Family Types of Ordnance

Aerial mines Mk-52 Mk-52
Mk-55
Mk-56
Anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) AGM-122 Sidearm
AGM-88 HARM
CBUs Mk-20 Rockeye
CBU-78 Gator
AGM-154A/B JSOW (cluster versions)
GP bombs MK 82, 83, 84
Incendiary FAE
NAPALM/MK-77
Precision guided munitions (PGM) AGM-65 IR & Laser Maverick
AGM-84D Harpoon
AGM-84E SLAM
AGM-114 Hellfire
AGM-154A/B/C JSOW (C model is
unitary version)
BGM-71 TOW
CALCM
GBU 10, 12, 16, 24
GBU-31 JDAM
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RISK-ESTIMATE DISTANCES FOR AIRCRAFT
DELIVERED ORDNANCE (Combat Only)
WARNING: RISK-ESTIMATE DISTANCES ARE FOR COMBAT USE AND
ARE NOT MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCES FOR PEACETIME
TRAINING.
See JMEMS, appropriate Service or Command guidance, or FM 90-20/FMFRP 2-

72/ACCP 50-28/USAFEP 50-9/PACAFP 50-28/CINCLANTFLTINST 3330.5 ("J-FIRE")
for peacetime restrictions.
Item Description Risk-Estimate Dist

(m)
10% PI 0.1% PI
MK-82 LD 500-lb bomb 250 425
MK-82 HD 500-lb bomb(retarded) 100 375
MK-82 LGB 500-lb bomb(GBU-12) 250 425 (1)
MK-83 HD/LD 1000-lb bomb 275 475
MK-83 LGB 1000-lb bomb(GBU) 275(1) 475 (1)
MK-84 HD/LD 2000-lb bomb 325 500
MK-84 LGB 2000-lb bomb(GBU-10/24) 225(1) 500(1)
MK-20(2) Rockeye (antiarm or CBU) 150 225
MK-77 500-lb napalm(FAE) 100 150
CBU-55/77(2) Fuel-air explosive (FAE) (1) (1)
CBU-52(2) CBUs (All Types) 275 450
CBU-58/71(2,3) CBUs (All Types) 350 525
2.75 FFAR Rocket with various warheads 160 200
5.00 FFAR Zuni with various warheads 150 200
SUU-11 7.62mm mini-gun
M-4,M-12, SUU-23,M-61 20mm gattling gun 100 150
GAU-12 25mm gun 100 150
GPU-5A, GAU-8 30mm gattling gun 100 150
AGM-65 (4) Maverick (TV, IIR, laser 25 100
guided bomb)
MK-1MK-21 Walleye II (2400-lb TV 275 500
guided bomb)
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RISK-ESTIMATE DISTANCES FOR AIRCRAFT
DELIVERED ORDNANCE (Combat Only), (Continued)
Item Description Risk-Estimate Dist
(m)
10% PI 0.1% PI
MK-5/MK-23 Walleye II (2400-lb TV (1) (1)
guided bomb)
AGM-123A Skipper (1000-lb laser guided 275(1) 500(1)
rocket-booster bomb)
AC-130 (5) 20mm, 30mm, 40mm 35 125

105 Cannon 80 200
Warning: Risk-estimate distances are for combat use and are not minimum safe
distances for peacetime training use.
1. Risk-estimate distances are to be determined. For LGBs, the values shown
are for weapons that do not guide and that follow a ballistic trajectory similar
to GP bombs.
2. Not recommended for use near troops in contact.
3. CBU-71CBU-84 bombs contain time-delay fuses that detonate at random
times after impact. CBU-89 bombs are antitank and antipersonnel mines and
are not recommended for use near troops in contact.
4. The data listed applies only to AGM-65A, B, C, and D models. AGM-65E
and G models contain a larger warhead and risk-estimate distances are not
currently available.
5. This distance is used for all AC-130 engagements as it has the largest
fragmentation pattern for the largest weapon system on board.
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WORLD THREAT ANTI-AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS
SYSTEMS
WEAPON SYSTEM RANGE AND GUIDANCE ASSIGNED TO
CAPABILITY
ZPU-4, Range – 1,500 m. Gun Optical Air defense units in
Type 56 quad-mounted can be elevated from – motorized rifle regiment
14.5mm antiaircraft 8.5 degrees to + 90 or tank division and
machinegun. Mobility: degrees vertically and motorized regiment
Towed on four-wheel traversed 360 degrees. division.
carriage.
Machineguns 12.7mm. Range 1,000 m. Optical Platoon level weapon.
Mobility: Mounted on
combat vehicles.
7.62mm squad Range 460m. Optical Individual soldier.
automatic weapon.
SA-2 GUIDELINE Max ceiling 85,000ft FAN SONG fire Air Defense
medium to high alt. Max range 60 km. control radar 40-50 km behind FEBA.
SA-3 GOA low to 6 to 22 km slant range. Radar Terminal areas, naval

medium alt. and ground targets.
SA-4 GANEF medium 500 to 50,000 ft., Radar guided 10 km behind front
to high alt. 50-55 km forward of PAT HAND. lines.
FEBA
SA-6 GAINFUL 250 to 60,000 ft totally Radar/Optical. 5-10 km behind front
medium to low alt. effective in kill zone. STRAIGHT lines.
FLUSH.
SA-7 GRAIL low 0.5 to 5.5km range IR Front line troops.
altitude man portable 60 to 14,000 ft alt.
Mod B.
SA-8 GECKO 10 to 15 km range. 150 Radar/Optical Front line troops.
low to medium alt. to 20,000 ft
SA-9 GASKIN 7 km range (large SA- IR Frontal areas.
7)
SA-11 GLADFLY 300 to 56,000 ft Radar 5-10 hr behind front
Low to high alt. 28 km slant range monopulse. lines.
SA-12a 75 to 80km range Radar Air defense.
(GLADIATOR) 82,000 ft max alt.
Low to high alt.
SA-12b GIANT 100 to 200km range Radar Air defense.
low to high alt. 98,000ft max alt.
SA-13 GOPHER 0.6 to 5 km range IR guidance. Air defense front line
low alt. 0 to 15,000 ft alt. troops.
SA-14 GREMLIN 0.6 to 5 km range IR guidance. Air defense front line
low alt. 0 to 15,000 ft alt. troops.
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WORLD THREAT ANTI-AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS
SYSTEMS (Continued)
WEAPON SYSTEM RANGE AND GUIDANCE ASSIGNED TO

CAPABILITY
SA-15 GAUNTLET 19,500 ft alt Command Air Defense.
low to medium alt. 12km range
SA-16 GRIMLET 0 to 15,000 ft IR guidance. Air Defense front line
low to medium alt. 0.6 to 5km range troops.
SA-17 GRIZZLY 80.5km range Radar (up to 6 Air Defense.
low to high alt. targets).
SA-18 GROUSE 5.2km range IR passive Air Defense.
low to high alt. 0 to 12,000 ft alt.
SA-19 GRISOM 1 to 12km range IR guidance and Air Defense front line
low to high alt. 0 to 26,000 ft alt. radio direction troops.
finding.
SA-20 TRIUMF 400km range Radar Air Defense (all around).
Low to high alt. development of
a 500km to
600km range
possibly in
2002/2003
COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMORED

WEAPONS SYSTEMS
WEAPON SYSTEM RANGE AND GUIDANCE ASSIGNED

CAPABILITY
BDRM 4-wheel drive, 14mm machinegun; Optical Many specific frontal area
amphibious armored 7.62 machinegun missions
vehicle
BTR wheeled armored 14.5mm Optical Frontal areas
personnel carrier machinegun
7.62mm Optical
machinegun
BMP – tracked SAGGER – antitank Optical Frontal areas with armor
fighting armored missile
personnel carrier 73mm smooth bore Optical
gun
7.62mm Optical
machinegun
PT-76 amphibious 76mm main gun Optical First wave attack
reconnaissance tank 7.62mm Stabilized
(water jet propulsion) machinegun
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COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMORED
WEAPONS SYSTEMS (Continued)
WEAPON SYSTEM RANGE AND GUIDANCE ASSIGNED
CAPABILITY
T-55 threat medium 100mm gun Optical Frontal areas
tank 1.5km max effective Stabilized
range
2–7.62mm or Optical
1-12.7mm
machineguns
T-62 threat medium 115mm gun Optical Frontal areas
battle tank 1.6km max effective Night vision
range
7.62mm Optical
machinegun
T-64 threat medium 125mm Optical and Frontal areas
battle tank 2km max effective Laser range
range finder
AT-8 SONGSTER
4km range, ATGM
7.62mm
T-72 threat main battle 125mm gun Optical Frontal assault
tank 2km max effective Stabilized.
range IR searchlight
12.7mm anti-air Optical
machinegun (roof).
T-80 threat medium 125mm Optical Frontal assault

battle tank 2km max effective
range
AT-8 SONGSTER Laser range
4km range finder
ATGM
1-12.7mm anti-air
machinegun
1-7.62mm
T-90 threat main battle 125mm Fire control Frontal assault
tank 2km max effective system, laser-
range range finder,
AT-11 SNIPER thermal sight
0.1-4km range semi-auto laser
12.7mm, 7.62mm
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AIR SPEED/VELOCITY CONVERSION TABLE
Knots Miles Per- Kilometer Meters Feet Per- Meters Nautical
Per- Hour Per-Hour Per- Second Per-Min Miles
Hour Second Per-Min
1 1.15155 1.85325 .51479 1.68894 30.8874 .0166666
5 5.7 9.2 2.5 8.4 154.5
10 11.5 18.5 5.1 16.8 308.8
15 17.2 27.7 7.7 25.3 463.3
20 23.0 37.7 10.2 33.7 617.7
25 28.8 46.3 12.8 42.2 772.1
30 34.5 55.5 15.4 50.6 926.6
35 40.3 64.8 18.0 59.1 1081
40 46.0 74.1 20.9 67.5 1235
45 51.8 83.3 23.1 76.0 1389
50 57.6 92.6 25.7 84.4 1544
60 69.1 111.1 30.8 101.3 1853 .999999
70 80.6 129.7 36.0 118.2 2162
80 92.1 148.2 41.1 125.1 2470
90 103.6 166.7 46.3 152 2779
100 115 185 51 168 3087 1.6
110 126 203 56 185 3397 1.8
120 138 222 61 202 3706 1.9
130 149 240 66 219 4015 2.1
140 161 259 72 236 4324 2.3
150 172 277 77 253 4633 2.4
160 184 296 82 270 4941 2.6
170 195 315 87 287 5250 2.8
180 207 333 92 304 5559 2.9
190 218 352 97 320 5868 3.1
200 230 370 102 337 6177 3.3
210 241 389 107 354 6486 3.4
220 253 407 112 371 6795 3.6
230 264 426 118 388 7104 3.8
240 276 444 123 405 7412 3.9
250 287 463 128 422 7721 4.1
260 299 481 133 439 8030 4.3
270 310 500 139 456 8339 4.4
280 322 518 144 472 8648 4.6
290 333 537 149 489 8957 4.8
300 345 555 154 506 9266 4.9
310 356 574 159 523 9575 5.1
320 368 592 164 540 9883 5.3
330 380 611 169 557 10,192 5.4
340 391 630 175 574 10,501 5.6
350 403 648 180 591 10,810 5.8
360 414 667 185 608 11,119 5.9
370 426 685 190 624 11,428 6.1
380 437 704 195 641 11,737 6.3
390 449 722 200 658 12,046 6.4
400 460 741 205 675 12,354 6.6
410 472 759 211 692 12,663 6.8
420 483 778 216 709 12,972 6.9
430 495 796 221 726 13,281 7.1
440 506 815 226 743 13,590 7.3
450 518 833 231 760 13,899 7.4
460 529 852 236 776 14,208 7.6
470 541 870 241 793 14,517 7.8
480 552 889 247 810 14,825 7.9
490 564 907 252 827 15,134 8.1
500 575 926 257 844 15,443 8.3
510 587 945 262 861 15,752 8.4
520 598 963 267 878 16,061 8.6
530 610 982 272 895 16,370 8.8
540 621 1000 278 912 16,679 8.9
550 633 1019 283 928 16,988 9.1
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AVIATION ESTIMATE OF SUPPORTABILITY
Reference:
1. MISSION
a. Basic Mission. (State the mission of the command.)
b. Previous Decisions. (State any previous decisions by the landing force
commander, such as when landing force aviation is to be phased into advance
bases and airfields.)
2. SITUATION AND CONSIDERATIONS:

a. Enemy. (Refer to the Intelligence Estimate.)
b. Friendly. (State the friendly aviation forces available for the operation. State
probable tactical development influencing aviation, such as the anticipated date of
seizure of an airfield.)
c. Courses of Action. (The proposed courses of action are stated in full.)
d. Characteristics of the Area. (Refer to the Intelligence Estimate.)
e. Assumptions. (State any assumptions on which the estimate is based, including
assumptions regarding anticipated enemy action.)
3. AIR SUPPORT ANALYSIS

a. Landing Force Mission. Restate the mission with emphasis on aviation support
and participation required.
b. Concept of Employment. State the concept of employment of aviation elements.
c. Enemy Situation and Capabilities. State the enemy capabilities with respect to air
support of the landing force.
d. Requirement for Aviation Support. A general statement as to which course of
action will require the most aviation support.
e. Topography. A general statement of potential sites and landing zones for possible
use in the operation.
f. Weather. A general statement regarding the impact of the weather on aviation
support for the operation.
g. Observation and Surveillance. A general statement regarding observation and
surveillance as they concern aviation support of the operation
h. Communications. A general statement regarding communications requirements
for aviation support for the operation.
i. Logistics Support. A general statement regarding logistics support for aviation
support of the operation.
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AVIATION ESTIMATE OF SUPPORTABILITY (Continued)
4. EVALUATION. Each course of action is evaluated in turn. Advantages are

enumerated and then disadvantages enumerated.
5. CONCLUSIONS
a. Best Course. This is a statement of which course of action can best be supported
from the aviation point of view.
b. Other Courses. Other courses of action are listed in their order of supportability,
and a statement is made of their salient disadvantages.
c. Significant problems. This is a statement of significant problems to be solved and
limitations to be taken into account. Measures required to solve the problem
should be included.
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APPENDIX A, JOINT AIR OPERATIONS PLAN FORMAT
Referenced from the Joint Publication 3-56.1 Command and Control for Joint Air Operations
(14 Nov 1994)
The joint air operations plan format uses the same format as the JFC campaign plan but from
an airpower point of view. Each air operations plan will differ with the AOR/JOA, situation,
and capabilities of the joint force. A sample format follows:
Copy No
Issuing Headquarters
Place of Issue
Date/Time Group of Signature
JOINT AIR OPERATIONS PLAN: (Number or Code Name)
References: Maps, charts, and other relevant documents.
COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS. Briefly describe the command organization (composition

and relationships) for the JFC's campaign and the air operations envisioned. Detailed
information may be included in the command relationships annex. Cover component
commanders, AADC, and ACA identities, and others as required.
1. Situation. Briefly describe the situation that the plan addresses (see JFC's estimate).
The related CONPLAN or OPLAN should be identified as appropriate.
a. Guidance. Provide a summary of directives, letters of instructions, memorandums,
treaties, and strategic plans, including any campaign/operation plans received from
higher authority, that apply to the plan.
(1) Relate the strategic direction to the JFC's requirements.
(2) List the strategic objectives and tasks assigned to the command.
(3) Constraints--list actions that are prohibited or required by higher authority
(ROE, and others as appropriate).
b. Adversary Forces. Provide a summary of pertinent intelligence data including
information on the following:
(1) Composition, location, disposition, movements, and strengths of major
adversary forces that can influence action in the AOR/JOA.
(2) Strategic concept (if known), should include adversary's perception of friendly
vulnerabilities and adversary's intentions regarding those vulnerabilities.
(3) Major objectives (strategic and operational).
(4) Adversary commander's idiosyncrasies and doctrinal patterns.
(5) Operational and sustainment capabilities.
(6) Vulnerabilities.
(7) Centers of gravity and decisive points.
NOTE: Assumed information should be identified as such. Reference may be made
to the intelligence annex for more detailed information.
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(Continued)
c. Friendly Forces. State here information on friendly forces not assigned that may
directly affect the command.
(1) Intent of higher, adjacent, and supporting US commands (e.g.,
USTRANSCOM, USSTRATCOM, USSOCOM, USSPACECOM).
(2) Intent of higher, adjacent, and supporting allied or other coalition forces (e.g.,
NATO, Spain, Italy, Egypt).
d. Assumptions. State here assumptions applicable to the plan as a whole. Include both
specified and implied assumptions.
2. Mission. State the joint air task(s) and the purpose(s) and relationship(s) to achieving the
JFC's objective(s).
3. Air Operations.
a. Strategic or Operational Concept. (Based on the relevant major elements of JFC
strategy.) State the broad concept for the deployment, employment, and sustainment
of major air capable joint forces including the concepts of deception and
psychological operations during the operation or campaign as a whole. (This section
is a summary of details found in annexes.)
(1) Joint force air organization.
(2) Joint force air objectives.
(3) Bed down overview.
(4) Operational missions.
(5) Phases of joint air operations in relation to JFC operation or campaign plan.
(6) Timing and duration of phases.
b. Phase I. Provide a phase directive for each phase.
(1) Operational Concept. Include operational objectives, plan of attack, and
timing.
(2) General missions and guidance to subordinates and components' supporting
and supported requirements. Ensure that missions are complementary.
(3) Capabilities/forces required by role or capability. Should consider land, sea,
air, space, special operations, and multinational.
(4) Tasks of subordinate commands and components.
(5) Reserve Forces. Location and composition. State "be prepared" missions.
Include guidance on surge sorties if used as reserve capability.
(6) Mobility. Consider transportation, ports, lines of communication, transit and
over flight rights, reinforcement, reception and onward movement, and host-
nation support arrangements.
(7) Deception.
(8) Psychological Operations. Ensure joint air operations support established
psychological operations.
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(Continued)
c. Phases II-XX (last). Cite information as stated in subparagraph 3b above for each
subsequent phase. Provide a separate phase for each step in the operation at the end
of which a major reorganization of forces may be required and another significant
action initiated.
d. Coordinating Instructions. If desired, instructions applicable to two or more phases or
multiple elements of the command may be placed here.
4. Logistics. A brief, broad statement of the sustainment concept for the joint air operations
with information and instructions applicable to the joint air operations by phase. Logistic
phases must be consistent with operational phases. This information may be listed separately
and referenced here. This paragraph should address:
a. Assumptions (including coalition requirements).
b. Supply aspects.
c. Maintenance and modifications.
d. Medical service.
e. Transportation.
f. Base development.
g. Personnel.
h. Foreign military assistance
i. Administrative management.
j. Line(s) of communication.
k. Reconstitution of forces.
l. Joint and multinational responsibilities.
m. Sustainment priorities and resources.
n. Inter-Service responsibilities.
o. Host-nation considerations.
5. Command, Control, and Communications.

a. Command.
(1) Command Relationships. State generally the command relationships for the entire
joint air operations or portions thereof. Indicate any transfer of forces contemplated
during the joint air operations, indicating the time of the expected transfer. These
changes should be consistent with the operational phasing in paragraph 3. Give
location of commander, JAOC, and command posts.
(2) Delegation of Authority.
b. Communications.
(1) Communications. Plans of communications. (May refer to a standard plan or be
contained in an annex.) Include time zone to be used; rendezvous, recognition, and
identification instructions; code; liaison instructions; and axis of signal
communications as appropriate.
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(2) Electronics. Plans of electronic systems. (May refer to standard plan or may be
contained in an annex.) Include electronic policy and such other information as may
be appropriate.
(3) Combat Camera. Plans for combat camera. (May refer to a standard plan or may
be contained in a combat camera annex.) Include digital still photo and motion video
imagery transmission to the Pentagon's Joint Combat Camera Center.
(4) Armament Delivery Recording (ADR) (bomb and gun camera imagery). Plan for
ADR. (May refer to a standard plan or may be contained in a combat camera annex.)
Include imagery transmission to the Pentagon's Combat Camera Center.
(Signed) (Commander)
ANNEXES: As required
DISTRIBUTION:
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TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST

REVISED APRIL 2001

TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST

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REVISED APRIL 2001

Close Air Support

Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires)

Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires),

Aerial Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare

Capabilities of Equipment, Weapons and Ordnance

Aviation Staff Officer Information

Primary Color Secondary Color Callsign

TACP Local _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAR _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

AFARN _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAD 1 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAD 2 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAD 3 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAD 4 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

MAON _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TATC 1 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TATC 2 _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

FAC(A) _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TAC(A) _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

TANKER _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

LF FSCC _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

BN FSCC _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

ARTY COF _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

MORTARs _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

NGF SPOT _________ _________ _________ _________ __________

_________ __________ _________ _________ _________ __________

_________ __________ _________ _________ _________ __________

Net Purpose Net Control Stations on Net Freq

Aircraft Radios Frequency Frequency Secure

Component Radios Frequency Frequency Secure

USMC AN/PRC-119 VHF-AM SINCGARS KY-57

“TARWI example Data given:”

# Cloud # Ht (AGL) # Vis (NM) # WX

A WX SIM for Exercise N T-Storms En route

1. UNIT CALLED: THIS IS: REQUEST SENT

2. REQUEST FOR 3. MISSION CATEGORIES 4. TYPE MISSION SENT:

B. ( ) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT H. ( ) SAR B. ( ) EXTERNAL CARGO (WT)

E. ( ) AERIAL DELIVERY K. ( ) OTHER _______ LARGEST ITEM (LxWxH)

A. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY __________ B. ELEVATION _________________ (FT MSL)

16. ESCORT/AERIAL REFUELING A. ( ) REQUESTED B. ( ) ASSIGNED

20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/AIR PLAN 21. IS IN EFFECT

SECTION III — MISSION DATA

30. MISSION CANCELLED/DIVERTED A. ( ) CANCELLED B. ( ) DIVERTED BY: ____________

31. TERMINATE REQUEST A. ( ) GO/NO GO DTG _____________________

20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/ The restrictive fire/air plan refers to the

30. MISSION Indicates if mission is cancelled or diverted.

UNIT SUPPORTED/CALLSIGN ______/______

HC(A) CALLSIGN _____________

TAC(A)/FAC(A) CALLSIGN _____________

HELO TRANSPORT CMDR CALLSIGN _____________

ATTACK HELO FLIGHT COORDINATOR/

F/W CALLSIGN _____________

NO AND TYPE OF HELOS ______ / ______

PICK-UP COORDINATES ______________

DROP COORDINATES ______________

APPROACH RETIREMENT ROUTES ______________

TACP Local _____ _ _ _ ______

TAR _____ _ _ _ ______

AFARN _____ _ _ _ ______

TAD 1 _____ _ _ _ ______

TAD 2 _____ _ _ _ ______

TAD 3 _____ _ _ _ ______

TAD 4 _____ _ _ _ ______

MAON _____ _ _ _ ______

TATC 1 _____ _ _ _ ______

TATC 2 _____ _ _ _ ______

FAC(A) _____ _ _ _ ______

TAC(A) _____ _ _ _ ______

TANKER _____ _ _ _ ______

LF FSCC _____ _ _ _ ______

BN FSCC _____ _ _ _ ______

ARTY COF _____ _ _ _ ______

MORTARs _____ _ _ _ ______

NGF SPOT _____ _ _ _ ______

___ _ _ _ ______

___ _ _ _ ______

A. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY B. ELEVATION _______ (FT MSL)

UNIT SUPPORTED/CALLSIGN /

NO AND TYPE OF HELOS /

TOTAL TROOPS/HELI TEAM SIZE _/_

INTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT _/_

EXTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT _/_

ASSAULT UHF PRI_ SEC____

F/W CONTROL FM/UHF _/

WEATHER MINIMUNS/ALTERNATE PLAN _/

PICK-UP TIME/LATEST ACCEPTABLE _/

L-HOUR/LATEST ACCEPTABLE _/

ARTILLERY PREP TIME/END OF MISSION _/

F/W FLIGHT/TOS/ORDNANCE _/

F/W CAP/TOS/ORDNANCE _/

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT/CLEARANCE TO FIRE _/

MISSION UNDERTAKE #MINS

LENGTH OF (EST.) #MINS

INTERNAL EA SORTIES _WT#__LIFTS

4. FREQUENCY PRI UHF _ FM _

SEC UHF _ FM _

6. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY _/_

12. DIRECTION OF FIRE/DISTANCE _/_

15. PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT _/_

(1.)ABN ALERT (2.)GROUND ALERT TIME: BY:

(B.) COORD_ (C.)CONTACT _______

(D.) DTG ___/_

(B.) COORD_(C.)CONTACT _______

(D.) DTG ___/

(A.) COMBAT TROOPS_(B.) PARATROOPERS____

(1.) AMBULATORY__(2.) LITTER_

(A.) 1/4 TON TRK__(E.) 3/4 TON TRL(I.) 155 HOW_

(B.) 1 1/4TON TRK_(F.) 1 1/4TON TRL_(J.)

(C.) 2 ½TON TRK _(G.) APC_________

(D.) 1/4 TON TRL(H.) 105 HOW___

(A.)_____ (B.) (C.) CDS (D.) LAPES

(E.) GPES (F.) CCT

(A.) IS NOT(B.) NUMBER_____

(C.) ____(D.) (E.) (F.)

(CALLSIGN) (CALLSIGN) TUOCCRC

LINE 1/ CALL SIGN LINE 4/LOCATION