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AWACS
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES:
TTP
132-TTP-10
Version 1.2
30.11.2015
ANE, NECK
Version 1.2: Added check-in procedure
Version 1.2: Added scramble procedures
Version 1.2: Added Air Request formats
Version 1.2: Added Air-to-air procedures
REFERENCE: 185th VFS COMMS AND BREVITY MANUAL SOP 6 – Version 1.0
176th vACS SOP
132-TTP-6 SCAR v1.0
132-TTP-1 CAS Manual v1.1
5e EVC/11 Virtual Radar Sqn SOP
AFI 11-214 Air Operations Rules and Procedures (Unclassified)
AFTTP 3-1.1 Attachment 1 (Unclassified) OPERATIONAL BREVITY WORDS,
DEFINITIONS,AND COUNTERAIR COMMUNICATION
STANDARDS
Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
AWACS roles ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
AWACS procedures.............................................................................................................................................. 6
SUNRISE / MIDNIGHT ................................................................................................................................... 6
Authentication ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Check-in procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Check-out procedures...................................................................................................................................... 7
Deconfliction .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Airspace procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Communications. ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Guard frequency. ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Working frequencies. ................................................................................................................................... 8
In Flight Report Net. ..................................................................................................................................... 8
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Air Request Net. ........................................................................................................................................... 8
CSAR frequency. ........................................................................................................................................... 8
VHF Back-up frequency. ............................................................................................................................... 8
Air requests ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
CAS alert aircrafts ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Airborne alert. .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Ground Alert................................................................................................................................................. 9
CSAR..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Preplanned ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Immediate CSAR .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Strike Coordination And Reconnaissance.......................................................................................................... 10
SITREP’s .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Retasking - Immediate SCAR .......................................................................................................................... 10
SCAR briefing - Explanation ........................................................................................................................... 10
Close Air Support ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Relay information ....................................................................................................................................... 10
SITREP ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
BDA ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Tanker procedures............................................................................................................................................. 11
Scramble Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Scramble procedure AWACS ...................................................................................................................... 12
Scramble procedure ATC ............................................................................................................................ 12
Scramble procedure pilots ......................................................................................................................... 12
Air-to-Air ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
BRAA Calls - Bearing Range Altitude Aspect .............................................................................................. 12
Bullseye calls .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Groups ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Annex A – Joint Tactical Air Strike Request ....................................................................................................... 14
Annex B – Scramble brief .................................................................................................................................. 15
Example CAS Scramble ............................................................................................................................... 15
Example QRA Scramble .............................................................................................................................. 15
ANNEX C – AET-100 ........................................................................................................................................... 16
ANNEX D- TAT-101............................................................................................................................................. 17
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AWACS: Units that during events of the 132nd virtual wing provide vital services, in
order to assure that operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
Introduction
Scope: This document outlines the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Airborne Warning And Control
System (AWACS) and Air Traffic Control duties in the 132nd Virtual Wing. All controllers that assume any
AWACS roles or ATC must be familiar with this document.
Content: This document is divided into 6 chapters describing the different stages of ATC and AWACS duties,
during operations conducted with controllers from the 176th present, as well as outlining the proper use
from pilots.
Pilot responsibility: Use common sense. TTP's describe technical and tactical procedures for most
circumstances, but is no substitute for common sense and judgment. It is the pilot's responsibility to fly the
aircrafts safely and effectively in all circumstances, as required to accomplish the overall mission.
Deviations: Deviation from these TTP's are approved as long as they are communicated to all parties
operating together.
Recommended changes: Improvements and recommended changes to this TTP should be stated to the Wing
Command Staff.
Abbreviations
ATC: Air Traffic Control
ATIS: Automatic Terminal Information Service
APP: Approach
AWACS: Airborne Warning and Control System
ABCCC: Airborne Battlefied Command and Control Centre
BDA: Battle Damage Assessment
BRAA – Bearing Range Altitude Aspect
CAS: Close Air Support
FAC(A): Forward Air Controller (Airborne)
GND: Ground
GCAS: Ground Alert CAS
IFR – Instrument Flight Rules
IMC – Instrument Meteorological Conditions
JSTARS: Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System
JTAC: Joint Terminal Attack Controller
QRA: Quick Reaction Alert
ROZ: Restricted Operating Zone
SA: Situational Awareness
SCAR: Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance
TWR: Tower
VFR – Visual Flight Rules
VMC – Visual Meteorological Conditions
WD: Weapon Director
XCAS: Airborne Alert CAS
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Definitions
AWACS: An airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system is an airborne radar picket system designed
to detect aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges and perform control and command of the battle space in
an air engagement by directing fighter and attack aircraft strikes. AEW&C units are also used to carry out
surveillance, including over ground targets and frequently perform C2BM (command and control, battle
management) functions similar to an Air Traffic Controller given military command over other forces. When
used at altitude, the radar on the aircraft allows the operators to detect and track targets and distinguish
between friendly and hostile aircraft much farther away than a similar ground based radar.
Within the 132nd AWACS will be the name of all C2 (command and Control functions) performed from the
176th Virtual Air Control Squadron. AWACS can fill the roles of AWACS, JSTARS and ABCCC.
Controlled Airspace.
Controlled airspace is defined as airspace in which the 176th vACS are providing services, i.e. aerodrome
airspace, tactical ranges and combat mission areas. Controlled airspace is commonly under the control by
either AWACS or ATC unless otherwise described. Additional control options include but are not limited to:
JTAC, FAC(A), FAC etc. Airspace will be given to the designated controlling authority, and that unit will then
“own” the airspace.
ATC: A ground installation that provides control of a designated aerodrome’s airspace. ATC features GND,
TWR and APP controllers. These are responsible for safe deconfliction and vectoring in and outbound of the
aerodrome’s airspace.
WD: Weapon Director: Any controller functioning as part of an AWACS crew, either in the Air-to-Air or Air-to
Ground role are known as weapon directors. In complex missions there will be multiple weapon directors
working together, but they will use the same callsign (One AWACS – one Callsign)
AWACS roles
A quick summary of the various roles of AWACS:
Provide deconfliction. AWACS will aid pilots with safe deconfliction. AWACS will give advisory and/or
directive calls to flights about deconfliction. AWACS can also activate and deactivate ranges or other airspace
areas.
Routing of flights. AWACS can aid with routing of flights.
Build Situational Awareness (SA). AWACS can aid with building SA. This can be done based on own radar
picture, or received situation reports from other assets. AWACS can provide information and/or relay
information between flights.
Air picture. One of the main functions of AWACS is at all times to be able to provide an air picture to any
friendly aircraft.
Receive information. AWACS can receive time critical information: threats, targets, MAYDAY calls. In
addition AWACS can also receive non-time critical information situation reports (SITREP) and Battle Damage
Assessment (BDA).
Retasking authority. AWACS have authority to retask any flying unit to an objective with higher priority.
Scramble authority. AWACS have authority to scramble any aircrafts that are on the ground on an alert
mission. (Ground Alert CAS or Quick Reaction Alert (Air-to-Air)
Receive Air requests. If JTAC / FAC(A) / SCAR flights or other flights request any form of air support, they can
do so by requesting it through AWACS. AWACS can either task a ground-alert aircraft or retask an already
airborne flight, if this has higher priority.
Coordinate CSAR. If a pilot gets shot down, AWACS will assume the role of coordinator on a CSAR operation
to rescue the downed pilot.
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AWACS procedures
SUNRISE / MIDNIGHT
When controllers are ready to provide AWACS services, controller shall broadcast his callsign and the brevity
term ''SUNRISE, SUNRISE, SUNRISE'' which means that AWACS is operational, shall be transmitted on the
AWACS main controller frequency.
When AWACS services are terminated, or if the controller is no longer able to control due to technical
difficulties (Brevity:GADGET BENT= Equipment not working), he shall transmit the brevity terms ''MIDNIGHT,
MIDNIGHT, MIDNIGHT'' if able. In the event that the Weapon Director had aircrafts under his separation
(close control), he shall ''CONFIRM VMC'' with them to insure that they assume deconfliction with other air
traffic visually.
Authentication
Authentication
AWACS uses AET-100 for authentication. Authentication is used to ensure that no enemy forces are talking
on the radio, and to ensure that communications are between allied flights only. See annex C for example.
Transmission authentication
AWACS uses TAT-101 for transmission authentication. Transmission authentication is used to verify that the
one giving an order has the authority to do so. For example during a SCRAMBLE tasking. See annex D for
example
Backup - RAMROD
AWACS uses RAMROD for backup for both authentication and transmission authentication.
RAMROD is an example on a Numerical Encryption Grid and is used for authentication. This is used when
using non secure communications. The RAMROD is a 10-letter codeword, with no repeating letters that
corresponds to the numbers 0 through 9. It allows for a simple authentication or it allows for an individual to
pass his location over an unsecured radio net without compromising their position.
For example the RAMROD can be the word: SUBJECTING
0
S
1
U
2
B
3
J
4
E
5
C
6
T
7
I
8
N
9
G
To use the RAMROD as authentication you pick two letters in the RAMROD with one letter in between.
Example:
AWACS"Authenticate BRAVO-ECHO." (AWACS are asking the flight to respond with the letter between B and
E which is J)
Pilot: "I authenticate JULIET, authenticate INDIA-GOLF" (flight replied with the correct answer, and
immediately authenticates the AWACS)
AWACS: "I authenticate NOVEMBER" (Which is the correct letter between I and G)
Pilot: "MSN nr CA2003, 2x A-10C......." (When flight received correct authentication from AWACS he
immediately started with the check in brief)
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Check-in procedures
Aircrew will check-in and check-out with the controlling agency such as AWACS(WD), JTAC, FAC(A) or SCAR-C
with the minimum items described below. Specific mission sets may require additional items and should be
accomplished in accordance with applicable TTPs. Note that some if the items are optional and can be
briefed as required.
All pilots pass the following information at initial check-in:
1. Callsign, location, VFR/IFR, altitude
2. Authentication (as required)
3. Deviations or aborts affecting mission accomplishment
AWACS(WD), JTAC, FAC(A) or SCAR will accomplish the following:
1. Authentication (as required).
2. Indicate negative/positive radar contact (if applicable).
3. Provide QNH (If one have been determined)
4. If equipped with Identification Friend or Foe, conduct IFF check and advise aircrew of status “SOUR”
or “SWEET”.
5. Pass information pertinent to mission accomplishment:
a. Pass the air “PICTURE”.
b. Pass the surface “LOWDOWN”.
c. Status of support assets.
6. Provide working frequency (if different from check-in frequency).
7. Transfer control to designated control agency (AWACS, JTAC, FAC(A), SCAR-C) (If different from
check-in agency).
Check-out procedures
Check-out: During check-out, pilots will contact the controlling agency with the following:
1. Callsign, location and recovery base, or recovery request.
2. If available for additional Air-to-Air or Air-to Ground tasking, transmit “PLAYTIME” and ordnance
remaining.
3. (Mission results and intelligence will be reported on In-Flight Report net)
AWACS(WD), JTAC, FAC(A) or SCAR will accomplish the following:
1. Provide recovery instructions including base status and weather.
2. Assist in Minimum Risk Route (Safe passage) procedures.
3. (Copy and relay in-flight reports).
Deconfliction
Aircrafts will by default CHECK-IN VFR (Visual Flight Rules) when under visual meteorological conditions
(VMC). Aircrafts flying VFR are responsible for their own traffic deconfliction. Any headings / altitude
changes given by the WD controlling the aircraft shall be considered as recommendations only.
When the words ''MY SEPARATION'' are transmitted by the WD to an aircraft, the WD becomes responsible
for traffic deconfliction. Pilots shall comply with all of his instructions unless they become a safety issue.
WDs shall maintain a minimum of 2NM / 1000fts separation between aircrafts under his separation and
other traffic.
WDs can relinquish separation of an aircraft by using the terms ''YOUR SEPARATION''.
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In controlled airspace, AWACS will hand-over deconfliction responsibility to the “owner” of that airspace. For
example a JTAC might own a killbox, and control all aircrafts operating in that killbox.
Airspace procedures
Range operations/ Restricted Airspace /Military Operating Area/ROZ
AWACS will have an updated radar picture, with information of any airspace that is currently active. This
includes Killboxes, ranges or ROZ. If flights are closing into these areas, AWACS will advise flights to stay
away, or flights need to be approved into these areas. I order to operate in a controlled airspace, the flights
need to be in communications on the correct frequency and establish good two way communication with
the “owner” of the airspace.
AWACS will also have authority to activate/deactivate airspace areas (Ranges, ROZ, Killbox etc) with regard
to what is needed for the mission.
Communications.
AWACS will normally use UHF frequencies and AWACS will monitor several frequencies. All frequencies will
normally be published in either the ATO or in a mission briefing.
Guard frequency.
During a normal operation AWACS will monitor GUARD (243.000) for any MAYDAY calls.
Working frequencies.
AWACS will monitor several AWACS working frequencies. An AWACS working frequency is a frequency for a
single flight or several flights operating in the same area, or toward the same objective. For example if you
have several packages, then normally every package will have a dedicated AWACS frequency. This frequency
will be used for any deconfliction information, requests for airspace, time-critical information such as threats
and targets. In addition, if a flight wishes to relay information to others, the information will be given to
AWACS on that flights working frequency. The working frequency is the default frequency for
communications with AWACS.
In Flight Report Net.
In addition to GUARD and working frequencies, AWACS will also monitor In flight report net, which is a
common frequency for all non-time critical information such as BDA, SITREP’s etc.
Air Request Net.
In addition AWACS will monitor AIR REQUEST NET, which is a common frequency for all air request in the
area of operations. Air requests will normally come from JTAC/FAC(A)'s. In addition, any flight can contact
AWACS at Air Request Net and request air support, if they need it.
CSAR frequency.
Should a situation requiring CSAR occur, AWACS will be monitoring a CSAR frequency. The CSAR frequency is
a working frequency for all assets involved in a CSAR mission.
VHF Back-up frequency.
AWACS will also monitor an AWACS VHF back-up frequency, in case any aircrafts will have problems with
their UHF radios.
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Air requests
An air request will normally come from a JTAC/FAC(A) for supporting ground troops with Close Air Support
(CAS). An air request will be given on the Air Request Net stated in the ATO or in the mission briefing. When
receiving an air request, AWACS can task alert aircrafts if they are available to support the request. If no alert
aircraft are available, AWACS can retask any flight to support the CAS request , should it have higher priority.
AWACS will select a flight, taking into consideration distance; load out and fuel state and picks the flight that
best meets the air request.
Flights can also request air support during their mission if they meet unexpected opposition, or they need
support to meet their objectives. Flights will then use this same procedure, by contacting AWACS on the Air
Request Net and request the support needed. AWACS will then make a decision if this has higher priority,
and will then retask flights or alert aircrafts to support this request.
See Annex A for Air Request formats.
CAS alert aircrafts
Airborne alert. Airborne tasked with airborne alert CAS, mission type: XCAS. XCAS flights are established at
a holding point waiting for tasking. They are airborne because the response time is shorter, so they should
be able to support with CAS very quick.
Ground Alert. Aircrafts tasked with Ground alert CAS, mission type: GCAS. GCAS flights are located at an
airfield with various degrees of alert. 5 minute alert: then the aircraft is running, and they are ready to taxi to
the active runway. 15 minute alert: Then the pilot can do other stuff, and might be working with something,
and will jump in the pit once notified by AWACS controller to scramble.
CSAR
Preplanned
Should there be knowledge of a downed pilot that still has not been rescued, a preplanned CSAR operation
will be an option. Usually there will be INTEL-gathering prior to conducting the mission, gathering
information of the downed pilot’s whereabouts and condition. A CSAR package will be pieced together with
relevant platforms, i.e. Huey for extraction, A10C for top cover and KA50 for Huey escort.
Immediate CSAR
Should a situation occur that requires immediate CSAR assistance, AWACS will take control of the operation
and put together a package, should CSAR be feasible. Flights can expect retasking depending on the downed
pilots position and the intensity of enemy forces in the area. AWACS will request the following information
from the downed pilot’s flight:
Position (coordinates or in relation to Bullseye)
Callsign of downed aircraft
Platform of downed aircraft
Known enemy positions in the area
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Strike Coordination And Reconnaissance1
SITREP’s
One of AWACS duties is to receive SITREP’s from SCAR missions. If a flight has observations of potential
targets, and further assets is required to attack those targets, then this is information that should be
reported to AWACS. SITREP’s can also include progress, remaining ordnance, BDA and recommendations.
Retasking - Immediate SCAR
If any of the SITREP’s from ongoing SCAR missions indicate priority targets that need to be prosecuted with
other assets, AWACS is authorized to retask other flights to SCAR missions. If AWACS decide to do so AWACS
will provide the following SCAR briefing to the flight that is being retasked:
 Killbox name and status
 Targets
 Threats
 Friendlies
 SCAR-Coordinator
 Ordnance restrictions or requests
 Remarks.
SCAR briefing - Explanation
Killbox name and status: Which killbox, and what is the current status of the killbox (Active or closed)
Targets: What kind of targets to search for, target priorities
Threats: Any potential threats in the area
Friendlies: Any friendlies in the area
SCAR-C: Current SCAR-Coordinator in the Killbox.
Ordnance restriction or requests: If there are any restrictions on ordnance, or any requests for special
ordnance.
Remarks: Any remarks not covered by the first lines, for example frequency for the killbox
Close Air Support2
Relay information
One of the functions AWACS can support with during CAS operations is to provide rear-briefing to CAS
aircrafts enroute to the area of operations from either a JTAC or FAC(A). For example. If the JTAC/FAC(A) is
on station, and have his Area of Operations Update (AO Update) ready, he can relay this to AWACS and ask
AWACS to relay this information to the CAS flight that enroute or intended to support the JTAC/FAC(A) with
CAS.
The AO update contains the following information:
 AO update name: For example: "AO update ALPHA."
 Threat
 Target/Enemy
 Friendlies
 Artillery
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132-TTP-1 CAS Manual v1.1
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Clearance authority
Ordnance requested
Restrictions
Hazards
Remarks
In addition to the AO update, the JTAC/FAC(A) can also ask AWACS to relay information about traffic and
airspace update. This is a message which contains deconfliction information to CAS flights operating in the
area of the JTAC/FAC(A).
SITREP
AWACS can receive SITREP’s from CAS flights or JTAC/FAC(A). These SITREP’s are intended to inform AWACS
as a command and control agency of the progress and status of the operations. SITREP’s will also aid AWACS
if AWACS need to take decisions with regard to retasking of flights. SITREP’s will be sent on In Flight Report
Net.
BDA
AWACS can also receive BDA from CAS flights or JTAC/FAC(A)- BDA will aid in AWACS situational awareness
in the same way as SITREP’s. BDA can also be important for other flights objectives.
Tanker procedures
Pilots can request tankerinformation if they are in need of Aerial Refueling (AAR). AWCS will give tanker
information in the following format:
Tanker C/S + BRAA
Tanker Configuration (Probe and drogue / Boom and receptacle)
Refueling altitude
Refueling frequency
Yardstick frequency (TACAN)
Remarks
Scramble Procedures
Scramble. Scrambling is the act of quickly getting military aircraft airborne to react to an immediate threat,
usually to intercept hostile aircraft. In the 132nd there are 3 mission types that can scramble:
GCAS - Ground Alert CAS. Aircraft on alert to support with CAS (Air-to-ground)
QRA - Quick Reaction Alert . Aircraft on alert to support with air-to-air
CSAR - Combat Search And Rescue. Aircraft on alert to support on CSAR missions in case of a downed pilot.
On certain missions, flights will be tasked on QRA duty. QRA alert levels can be either 5 minutes or 15
minutes. QRA-5 indicates that the aircrafts is running, and are ready to taxi to the active runway
QRA-15 indicates that the pilots can be doing other stuff and will jump into the pit once AWACS notifies
them to scramble.
A Scramble will supersede other activity, and first priority will be to get flights airborne.
A Scramble need to be communicated to both the pilots and Tower/Ground/ATC of the affected aircraft so
they can make sure the alert aircrafts get airborne as quickly as possible
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Scramble procedure AWACS
A WD onboard AWACS have the authority to scramble ground alert fighters. WD will coordinate and inform
with ATC controllers in order to make sure any scramble mission have priority. WD will also make sure ATC
have all necessary information to support the Scramble. This information can be shared either through voice
(radio) or datalink (LotATC chat).
AWACS is responsible for conducting the actual scramble.
AWACS will use Transmission Authentication Table 101 (TAT-101) for transmission authentication.
Scramble procedure ATC
ATC will be notified by AWAC, and will ensure to give priority to the scramble. ATC will clear the fastest taxi
way for take-off as soon as possible (any planes inbound for landing will be sent in to a holding pattern, any
flight bound to take-off will be delayed and positioned so they will not slow down the scrambling flight.
Scramble procedure pilots
The flight that are on ground-alert will either be in his jet, with the engine running. Or in Teamspeak
(simulating a ready room). Pilots will receive Scramble brief as shown in Annex B. This brief will either be
given as a text message if the pilot is in TS, or it will be given as a voice message on a SCRAMBLE frequency
as directed by ATC.
Pilots will then conduct start-up as soon as possible and get airborne as soon as possible, and can expect
more information once they get airborne.
Air-to-Air
BRAA Calls - Bearing Range Altitude Aspect
The standard BRAA call format is as follows:
(GROUP name / number / label) + ( BRAA ) + ( VECTOR from receiving station, 3 digits) + (Distance in NM) +
(altitude of GROUP THOUSAND) + ( HOSTILE/BANDIT/BOGEY/THREAT) + (Track Cardinal Direction) + (Fill-in
info such as ASPECT (HOT or COLD), number and type of CONTACTS within GROUP).
For BRAA calls, AWACS will use the callsign of the flight it is giving information to.
Example:
“VIMY 2-1, WEST GROUP, BRAA, TWO FOUR ZERO, TWENTY FIVE, TEN THOUSAND, BOGEY, TRACK SOUTH,
SINGLE CONTACT, COLD, REPORTED MIG-21”
Bullseye calls
If the WD desire to be informative, he can designate a GROUP using a BULLSEYE call. The format for a
BULLSEYE call is as follows:
(GROUP name / number / label) + ( BULLSEYE ) + ( VECTOR from from BULLSEYE, 3 digits) + (Distance in NM)
+ ( altitude of GROUP THOUSAND) + ( HOSTILE/BANDIT/BOGEY/THREAT) + (Track Cardinal Direction) + (Fill-in
info such number and type of CONTACTS within GROUP). For Bullseye calls, AWACS will use its own callsign.
Example:
“MAGIC, SINGLE GROUP, BULLSEYE, THREE ZERO ZERO, FORTY, THIRTY THOUSAND, BOGEY, THREE
CONTACTS”
Groups
A group is a aircrafts that are within approximately 3 nautical miles from each other. A group can consist of
single aircrafts or a flight of aircrafts. If a four ship splits into 2 elements, separated by more than 3 nautical
miles, the “single group” becomes “two groups”.
Labelling
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Labelling of groups enables pilots and controllers to make a distinction between different groups. The
following labels are used to sort groups:
- Compass directions:
o North group
o South group
o East group
o West group
- Relative group positions:
o Lead group
o Trail group
o Middle group
Once labels have been applied to specific groups, they reman the same during the entire course of the
engagement. So even if the groups maneuver and change their previous relative positions. The only way to
change the labels in an engagement is if AWACS calls a new picture.
Core Information.
Core information will include the number of groups, location, and altitude. Bullseye will be the primary
means to provide location. FRIENDLY/NEUTRAL groups will not be included in total number of groups. If
friendly/neutral groups are a factor, they will be addressed in a separate transmission using the same core
information format.
More than three groups
If an ABM/WD/fighter detects more than three groups, the call will include the total number of groups but
will only anchor the three groups closest to the fighters. For example, "DARKSTAR, FOUR GROUPS, GROUP
BULLSEYE 270/25, 15 THOUSAND, TRACK WEST, GROUP BULLSEYE 290/35 10 THOUSAND, GROUP BULLSEYE .
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Annex A – Joint Tactical Air Strike Request
Joint Tactical Air Strike Request
Section 1, mission request
1.________________ This is Warrior/Playboy/Iceman/______________
2.Request number _________ Date-time _______________
3.Preplanned/Immediate, priority (1 = emergency, 2 = priority, 3 = routine)
4.Target is/are: _____________________________________
5.Target location is: __________________________________ (MGRS
, /LAT/LONG, KILLBOX
6.Target Time/Date: ASAP / Not later than / At
7.Desired ordnance:________________
8.A. Final control: JTAC / FAC(A)
8.B. Callsign:____________________
8.C. Frequency:___________________
8.D. Contact Point:_______________
9.Remarks
Example:
1. Overlord, this is Warrior
2. Request number WR01, 170615, 1515Z
3. Immediate, priority 3
4. Targets is enemy column of 4 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
5. Location 38T MM 762 384 moving west
6. Time On Target: ASAP
7. Ordnance desired is Precision Guided Munition
8. A. Final control by JTAC
8. B. Callsign: WARRIOR
8. C. Frequency: Orange 9/117.200
8. D. ContactPoint: MUKRHANI
9. Situation update Alpha in force, point Echo 38T MM 750 280
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Annex B – Scramble brief
Example CAS Scramble
This is OVERLORD with a CAS Scramble for Lochini airbase. Time is 1800Z, I authenticate AQ
Scramble BEAST flight, 2 x A-10C
Vector 270 at 10.000 ft proceed to Killbox X2
Contact OVERLORD on 237.00. Backup: 135.750 when airborne for command and control.
Example QRA Scramble
TBD
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ANNEX D- TAT-101
When AWACS uses TAT-101 , AWACS will give an order, then he will state the time( as shown in the columns
at the top), then AWCS will state the correct authentication code.
Example:
AWACS: “This is OVERLORD with a CAS Scramble for Lochini airbase. Time is 0234Z, I authenticate QA
Scramble BEAST flight, 2 x A-10C”
Time 0234Z gives the authentication code of QA as shown in the table above.
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