How USMTF messages support joint operations C2 systems
Provide a single set of standardized human readable and computer processable electronic and voice messages for information exchange and support requests to achieve interoperability among US forces and our Allies
Purpose of Joint Communications Electronic Operating Instruction (JCEOI)
Single, comprehensible document that contains a directory of frequencies, radio nets, call signs, and call words for all joint participants of an operation.
To establish and maintain comms
Direct daily, weekly or monthly changes.
Purpose of joint restricted frequency list (JRFL)
Restricted from jamming.
Time and geographical listing of prioritized coalition force HN, and enemy freqs and radio nets essential to an operation and restricted from electromagnetic (EM) warfare (emw). Taboo, protected, guard.
Identify the C2 system of record used to plan, disseminate, and execute an air battle plan (ABP)
Theater battle management core systems (TBMCS) plans, executes, directs, and controls ABP.
supports full range of ABP planning, intelligence ops, and execution functions
Primary datalink used to support joint air ops
Link 16. For all military service and defense agency C2 and intell systems and weapons systems application.
Secure, jam resistant, improved security, inc data rates, reduce data terminal size, PPLI, and inc number of participants
Functions of air communications squadron (ACOMS)
Primary responsibility is to ensure servers, workstations, peripheral abs m and software are online and available to user.
Goal to ensure efficient flow of info into and out of AOC while ensuring integrity and security of info.
1. c2 system function 2. Networks control function 3. Datalinks function 4. Plans and programs function 5. Cyber defense function 6. Spectrum managers
Identify PR responsibility of joint force component commanders
Responsible plan and command in support of their own operations, isolating events occurring within their own assigned AO or as tasked by JFC.
OPCON of own forces and TACON of participating forces
Responsibility of Joint PR Center (JPRC) and component PR Coordination Cell (PRCC)
JPRC: assists JFC or supported commander in planning, coordinating for PR ops within assigned ops area. Primary coordination center for PR assist to another nation or appropriate civil entity when authorized
PRCC: coordinates all components PR activities. Exercises it’s authority to coordinate and control the execution of component PR mission. Should be collocated in ops center
Identify the 3 areas of law that affect military operations
International: customary international law and international agreements (via multilateral conventions and bilateral agreements)
Foreign law: when we visit, deploy, downed
Domestic law: when in other country, still subject to US laws
Reason JAGs are a specialty team within the AOC
To employ legal expertise and resources to control and exploit the legal environment across the full spectrum of operational missions. Work directly for JFACC to advise them.
Team allows all JAOC divisions and specialty functions and the JFACC the access to legal advice
Identify the basis for ROE
Rules of engagement formulated based on several factors: law (international foreign and domestic), policy (domestic and international), and military operations concerns
Define hostile intent
Imminent threat (Not necessarily immediate).
That of imminent use of force by a foreign force or terrorist unit (org or individual) against US, US forces, and in certain circumstances, US citizens their property, us commercial assets, and other designated non US forces, foreign nationals and their property.
When hostile intent, right to use proportional force.
Purpose of supplemental ROE (mission specific ROE)
For specific mission requirements and provide the means to Taylor mission accomplishment rules to the particular circumstances at hand.
Purpose to enable commanders to obtain or grant those additional authorities necessary to accomplish an assigned mission
