15TH AIR MOBILITY
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Table of Contents
SECTION I INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 1
1.1
Background. .................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Objectives ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3
EMTF Operational Concept ............................................................................ 1
SECTION II MISSION ................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Mission Statement........................................................................................... 2
SECTION III DESIRED CAPABILITIES AND EFFECTS ......................................... 2
3.1
Desired Capabilities ........................................................................................ 2
3.2
Desired Effects ................................................................................................ 2
SECTION IV RESPONSIBLITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS ...................................... 4
4.1
In-Garrison Organization ................................................................................ 4
4.2
Deployed Organization ................................................................................... 6
SECTION V TRAINING ............................................................................................. 8
5.1
Readiness. ....................................................................................................... 8
5.2
AMD ................................................................................................................ 9
5.3
TDC.................................................................................................................. 9
5.4
In-House Training ............................................................................................ 9
5.5
Theater Exercise............................................................................................... 9
SECTION VI SUMMARY .......................................................................................... 11
SECTION VII APPENDIX ........................................................................................... 12
A.
Acronyms ........................................................................................................ 12
B.
Definition of Terms ......................................................................................... 14
C.
References ....................................................................................................... 17
D.
Distribution ..................................................................................................... 18
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15 AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONS SQUADRON OPERATIONAL
CONCEPT
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The core of your AMD staff is your AMOS and the AMOG. And,
again, a very, very important aspect of that is making sure that
you’ve exercised with these guys beforehand. So when I did
Internal Look and I did BRITESTAR I knew them all by name
because I had already worked with them in those exercises and I
told them when the balloon goes up, I want to see your smiling
faces in my KC-10 and that’s what we did. (Major General
Richard Mentemeyer, DIRMOBFOR for OEF Debrief)
1.1
Background. The 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron (AMOS) is an Air
Force weapons system designed to project U.S. military forces and initiate air mobility
operations at any location around the globe. Its capabilities allow the 15th Expeditionary
Mobility Task Force (EMTF) to achieve three primary effects: 1) Improve mobility
planning to allow minimum time lapse between crisis action planning and the projection
and application of Joint U.S. Military power. 2) Expedite deployment of mobility forces
by providing a cadre of highly trained personnel to deploy worldwide within 12 hours of
notification. 3) Shape Air Mobility in the theater by assisting the Director of Mobility
Forces (DIRMOBFOR) in managing intra and inter-theater airlift and aerial refueling in
support of the Theater Commander’s objectives.
1.2
Objectives. The goal of the 15 AMOS Operational Concept is to clearly define
the squadron’s composition, functions and framework within the construct of the EMTF.
1.3
EMTF Operational Concept. The EMTF provides a rapid, tailored, worldwide,
air mobility response to a combatant commander’s needs. The EMTF extends existing
Air Mobility Command (AMC) infrastructure, through both in-place employment and
rapid forward deployment capabilities, and presents forces to warfighting unified
commanders by focusing on meeting our nation’s Global Air Mobility requirements.
Each EMTF presents mission-ready Command and Control (C2), aerial port, aircraft
maintenance and support personnel, as well as airlift, air refueling, aeromedical
evacuation, combat airspace, intelligence, and airfield opening planning and execution
expertise, to project and sustain combat forces worldwide.
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SECTION II
MISSION
The AMOS provides most of the cross-functional core of the
operations and operations support capabilities for the AME, air
mobility control team (AMCT), airlift control team (ALCT), and
air refueling control team (ARCT), all of which form an Air
Mobility Division (AMD) in a Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC).
(Air Force Doctrine Document 2-6.3, Air Mobility Support)
2.1
Mission Statement. The 15 AMOS embodies an unmatched skill set
providing theater commanders the ability to optimize the use of scarce air
mobility resources through a rapidly deployable team providing expert leadership,
planning, highly optimized communications and execution of expeditionary air
operations.
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3.1
DESIRED CAPABILITIES AND EFFECTS
Desired Capabilities
3.1.1 Theater-Level C2 of Mobility Forces. The AMOS supports United States
Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM’s) worldwide operations by providing
trained C2 personnel to augment regional en route C2 and communications.
3.1.2 Management of Intra-Theater Mobility Forces. The AMOS provides
trained experts in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, airspace, and
intelligence, as well as command and control expertise to the Air Operation
Centers. The Air Mobility Division (AMD) integrates inter-theater airlift and
refueling into the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and directs the execution of intratheater mobility assets. The Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team (AECT)
manages inter and intratheater movement of patients.
3.1.3 DIRMOBFOR Support. The AMOS provides personnel with inter and
intra-theater expertise to support the DIRMOBFOR’s mission of shaping air
mobility to enhance the accomplishment of Combatant Commander’s objective.
3.1.4 Deployable C4I. The AMOS’s Theater Deployable Communications
(TDC) has the ability to provide a broad spectrum of communications for up to
1,500 people. This gives the AMD, or other expeditionary mobility operations,
the ability to operate autonomously at austere locations in support of the
Combatant Commander’s air mobility mission.
3.2
Desired Effects. In support of contingency responses, the AMOS will
enhance three global air mobility effects:
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3.2.1 Streamline Planning. The AMOS will support the EMTF’s ability to
improve theater mobility planning by participating in regional planning
conferences and exercises. This allows minimum time lapse between crises
action planning and the projection and application of Joint U.S. Military power.
3.2.2 Expedite Employment. The AMOS will support the EMTF’s ability to
expedite employment by providing qualified experts and equipment available to
deploy worldwide within 12 hours of notification.
3.2.3 Shape Air Mobility. The AMOS will assist the DIRMOBFOR in shaping
inter-theater air mobility in concert with intra-theater air mobility to enhance the
accomplishment of Joint Combatant Commander's objectives.
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SECTION IV
RESPONSIBLITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS
4.1
In-Garrison Organization.
six functional areas:
1) Admin
2) IN
3) XO
4) XR
5) XP
6) XS
7) SC
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To meet its objectives the 15 AMOS is divided into
Administration
Intelligence
Operations
Readiness
Plans
Strategy
Communications
4.1.1 Administration. While in garrison, the administration section directs and
manages all 15 AMOS administration issues supporting 37 Air Force Specialty
Codes (AFSC’s). Administration supports the commander in maintaining and
tracking professional development, quality of force, quality of life, and morale
and welfare for military as well as civilian personnel.
4.1.2 Intelligence. Intelligence Division provides intelligence support to the 15
AMOS, the 615 Contingency Response Wing, and 15 EMTF Commanders.
Additionally it provides support to the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, CA
on an as-needed basis. This support consists of delivering timely, accurate, and
analyzed intelligence information necessary for successful completion of a
specific unit’s mission. Additionally, Intelligence Division delivers weekly
current intelligence briefings, pre-mission and pre-deployment briefings, which
are disseminated either verbally or electronically. The division also maintains an
intelligence library for aircrews and intelligence personnel, which includes
documents such as a Standard Intelligence Document Listing and Mapping,
Charting, and Geology materials.
4.1.3 Operations. Operations Flight is the lead organization within the AMOS
for providing expertise and equipment in the C2 arena, allowing the Combatant
Commander and the DIRMOBFOR to positively control air mobility operations.
This support includes Command and Control Information Processing System
(C2IPS), ATO production, Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS),
flight following, and when required, shelter management. The Operations Flight
also provides rated operations expertise to execute air mobility operations within
the Air Operations Center. Operations is responsible for the continuation training
of each C2 component listed above and maintains a “C2 lab” able to replicate
each C2 function for in-garrison training.
4.1.4 Readiness. Readiness Flight directs and manages all 15 AMOS readiness
issues and develops upgrade, continuation, and mobility training programs
supporting 26 Unit Type Code (UTC) packages and 172 personnel. Readiness is
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the process owner for the EMTF’s ability to provide 12-hour response to support
contingencies, humanitarian relief efforts, and exercises as tasked by higher
headquarters. Additionally, the flight manages deployment status of all unit
personnel and equipment, provides assessment of overall unit readiness and
supervises Unit Control Center operations when activated to support local
contingencies and exercises. Readiness Flight coordinates their efforts with the
AMOG, EMTF, and AMC.
4.1.5 Plans. The Plans flight coordinates with a multitude of DoD and civilian
agencies to develop documentation, planning, execution, and support capabilities
for NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, and PACOM exercises and contingencies. As a
key member of the First, Twelfth, and Seventh Air Force joint planning groups
and crisis action planning teams, Plans assists in developing proposed courses of
action for the commander. The Plans flight also attends and participates in
exercise and contingency planning conferences and meetings representing AMD
and DIRMOBFOR interests. When directed, the flight will supplement
NORTHAF, SOUTHAF, PACAF, and HTACC Air Operations Center staff or
deliberate/crisis action planning staffs. The Plans flight interfaces with HQ AMC
and TACC staffs on contingency plans and policy and prepares staff
correspondence, briefings and complex technical reports for use by Fifteenth
Expeditionary Mobility Task Force and higher headquarters senior staffs to
include Department of Defense, Combatant Commanders, MAJCOM staffs and
Air Staff.
4.1.6 Strategy. The Strategy Flight concentrates on long range planning of
aerospace and information operation training exercises, which serve to maintain
the effectiveness of the AMOS’s deployable function as an AMD. Strategy Flight
provides visibility on a variety of training operations including Command Post
Exercises and Field Training Exercises, enhancing the overall warfighting
capability of the AMOS. Strategy works closely with AMC/A31 (AMC's
Expeditionary Mobility Operations Division) during the Concept Development
Conference, shaping and identifying objectives that will maintain and improve the
combat readiness of the combatant command and AMOS. Once the training
event is identified and objectives set with AMC/A31 and the combatant
command, the event is turned over to be managed and planned by Plans Flight.
4.1.7
Communications.
Communications Flight manages the Theater
Deployable Communications (TDC) package. The TDC functions as a deployed
base communications squadron but with a much smaller footprint and a greater
degree of maneuverability. In addition to the TDC the flight manages portable
satellite radio suites that operate in the DoD Demand Assigned Multiple Access
(DAMA) mode. These are used in the performance of missions requiring
specialized airborne satellite communications such as Operation DEEP FREEZE,
the resupply of the McMurdo Research Station, Antarctica.
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The Air Force has long understood the need to address
standardization of command and control of air and space
forces. The last decade witnessed the AOC as equivalent to a
"pick up game," requiring on-the-job training and hundreds of
individuals working long hours to produce an air tasking order.
Throughout 2001, we aggressively addressed this problem and
the Falconer AOC is now on path to becoming an efficient
weapon system. Our focus will be refining the AOC into a
standardized weapon system run by operators formally trained
in C2 Operations. We must also improve the weapon system’s
modularity,
scalability
and
interoperability
to
meet
requirements ranging from Major Theater War (MTW) to a
Humanitarian Relief Operation (HUMRO) or Non-combatant
Evacuation Operation (NEO). - Statement of James G. Roche,
Secretary of the Air Force and John P. Jumper, Chief of Staff,
Department of the Air Force, hearing on fiscal year 2003
national defense authorization budget request, March 6, 2002
4.2
Deployed Organization. The AMOS deploys personnel and equipment to
augment a theater AMD or to operate as a stand-alone AMD. Following is a review of
AMD organization and how the AMOS supports it.
4.2.1 AMD. The AMD plans, coordinates and executes the air obility mission.
The AMD coordinates with the theater Joint Movement Center (JMC) and/or the
Theater Deployment Distribution Operations Center (XDDOC) and manages and
controls intratheater airlift and air refueling resources, manages patient movement
in coordination with Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center (TPMRC),
coordinates with TACC to manage intertheater airlift and air refueling as it
transits the theater, and incorporates airlift/air refueling schedules into the ATO..
The AMD tasks intra-theater mobility forces and coordinates inter-theater air
mobility forces. The AMD is normally organized into five functionally-oriented
core teams and seven support teams. The five functionally-oriented teams are,
Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT), Airlift Control Team (ALCT), Air
Refueling Control Team (ARCT), and Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team
(AECT). The seven support teams are Information Management, Intelligence,
Communications, Airspace Management, Weather, Supply Management and
Ground Liaison Officer (GLO). Each of the specialty support teams work directly
for the AMD chief or DIRMOBFOR, dependent upon AMD organization.
4.2.2. AMD Functionally-Oriented Teams
4.2.2.1. Air Mobility Control Team. The AMCT is the centralized
source of air mobility command, control, and communications during
intra-theater mission execution. The AMCT coordinates with the Combat
Operations Division (COD) on the execution of all intra-theater air
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mobility missions. The AMOS provides leaders with airlift, air refueling,
and aeromedical expertise to the AMCT.
4.2.2.2. Airlift Control Team. The ALCT brings intra-theater airlift
functional expertise from theater organizations to plan and coordinate
intra-theater airlift operations for the Air Component Commander (ACC).
The ALCT coordinates with the COD on the planning of all intra-theater
air mobility missions. The AMOS provides personnel with airlift
expertise to the ALCT.
4.2.2.3. Air Refueling Control Team. The ARCT plans and tasks Air
Refueling (AR) missions to support theater air and space operations and
coordinates AR planning, tasking, and scheduling to support air bridge or
global attack missions. The AMOS provides leaders with AR expertise to
the ARCT, Combat Plans and Strategy Divisions.
4.2.2.4.
Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team.
The AECT
coordinates Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) planning, tasking, and
scheduling to support AE operations. The AECT interacts with the Joint
Patient Movement Requirements Center (JPMRC) and the Theater Patient
Movement Requirements Center (TPMRC) to receive validated patient
movement requirements.
The AECT, in conjunction with the
ALCT/AMCT, assigns resources required to execute the AE mission and
ensure integration into the ATO. The AECT develops plan and strategies
and determines number and location of AE assets required to support
operations. The AMOS provides personnel with AE expertise to the
AECT.
4.2.3. AMD Support Teams
4.2.3.1. AMD Information Management. Information management
functions as the security custodian and workgroup manager for the AMD.
The team ensures the information management plan is implanted and
checks and monitors the AMD network support requirements.
4.2.3.2. AMD Intelligence (IN). AMD Intelligence ensures timely
information is disseminated to air mobility assets and personnel controlled
by the AMD. AMD/IN serves as a liaison to the DIRMOBFOR for the
Joint Intelligence Center (JIC). AMD/IN also functions as a central hub
for forward deployed AMC intelligence units throughout the Area of
Responsibility (AOR). IN personnel assimilate information to provide
daily intelligence and specialized airfield briefings for the DIRMOBFOR
IN personnel further act as a conduit for the AMC Threat Working Group
(TWG) and TACC to coordinate theater and AMC intelligence. IN
personnel coordinate with tactics and forward units to provide the
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DIRMOBFOR intelligence during significant events for time sensitive
decisions.
4.2.3.3. Communications. The Communications team manages all
communication requirements for the AMD.
The team verifies
system/application status, monitors the C4 maintenance work center, and
interfaces with theater J6 to coordinate connectivity with other divisions in
the AOC.
4.2.3.4. Airspace Management. Airspace management ensures all airlift
and tanker airspace concerns are coordinated with the AOC. The team
reviews and disseminates airfield status, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and
Airspace Special Instruction (SPIN) inputs. The team coordinates and
assists other AOC airspace management teams if required.
4.2.3.5. Weather. The weather officer (AWO) coordinates and
disseminates AMC operational weather information. The AWO prepares
briefings for inter and intra-theater airlift and tanker operations. The
AWO liaisons with regional and strategic forecast centers.
4.2.3.6. Supply Management. Supply management maintains contact
with TACC and AMC units to track supply movement and ensure
cargo/supplies move towards destinations in a timely manner.
4.2.3.7. Ground Liaisons Officer. The GLO monitors Battlefield
Control Detachment operations and plans, prioritizes, and executes Army
airlift requirements. The GLO also assists AMD intelligence with airfield
threat assessment. The AMOS does not have a GLO permanently
assigned. The GLO will be assigned to the AMD if needed.
4.2.4. Theater Deployed Communication (TDC). A complete TDC package
includes equipment and personnel to provide command and control (C2),
SATCOM, radio, telephone, data and technical control operations during
exercises, and real-world missions. TDC includes three basic components:
transmission, voice, and data. Transmission provides a two-way connection
between the outside world and the deployed location. Voice provides telephone,
fax, and video teleconferencing capability, in both secure and non-secure modes.
Data, also known as the Network Control Center-Deployable (NCC-D), provides
unclassified and classified email and web access, as well as standard office
automation programs. A TDC suite provides communications capability for up to
1,500 people, but can be tailored to augment a standing AOC.
SECTION V
TRAINING
5.1
Readiness. The AMOS constantly maintains a high state of readiness. It is
essential to the EMTF’s ability to provide a 12-hour response that all AMOS personnel
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are qualified and prepared to deploy in their primary position. The ongoing Global War
on Terror presents the AMOS with probable taskings to deploy more often and to
locations outside its assigned operational area. Therefore, it is vital that all AMOS
personnel are aggressively maintaining currency in all training areas.
5.2 AMD. The AMD is the Combatant Commander's means of commanding theater air
mobility assets as well as the link to USTRANSCOM’s air mobility assets. The
personnel comprising the AMD must be highly qualified in all aspects of the air mobility
mission as well as knowledgeable in the operations of the AOC. The AMOS is tasked to
provide mobility experts to comprise the AMD.
5.2.1. Functionally-Oriented Teams. A prerequisite for any AMOS Tanker,
Airlift or Aeromedical Planner is to be highly qualified in a primary mobility
weapons system. AMD Initial Qualification Training is conducted at the C2
Warrior School, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Mission Qualification requires filling
a primary duty position while participating in a MAJCOM level exercise.
5.2.2. Support Teams. Support teams are usually small, often consisting of
only a single member. They are tasked to support the AMD and augment the
AOC if required. Support personnel are sent to the AMOS with a high degree of
proficiency in their own area of expertise. To gain experience in operations of the
AMD and AOC support they attend the C2 Warrior School. Support personnel
continue to obtain training in-house and during regional exercises. Having
personnel with previous contingency experience is highly desired.
5.2.3. Falconer AOC Mobility Masterminds. The AMOS strives to produce
the most highly qualified mobility planners. Having personnel skilled in multiple
phases of operations gives the AMOS the ability to man the AMD more
efficiently. It also gives us the ability to send highly qualified individuals to act
as advisors to the DIRMOBFOR and theater planning teams. Ultimately, the goal
is to have all AMOS personnel skilled in all areas of air mobility.
5.3 TDC. The TDC requires personnel highly skilled in their area of technical expertise.
The AMOS recommends all new TDC personnel have at least a “5” level rating. New
personnel will be sent for further training at an AF technical school when available but
the majority of training will be conducted in-house during regularly scheduled local
training exercises.
5.4 In-House Training. The AMOS is able to conduct local training for its system
technicians and operators. The Operations Flight can set up a practice C2IPS. The TDC
is able to set up its operations at an off-station site complete with transmission, voice, and
data. These capabilities give the AMOS the ability to practice setting up and manning the
AMD and TDC in an austere environment.
5.5 Theater Exercise. The AMOS routinely participates in regional exercises.
Participation in exercises not only helps improve theater mobility planning but also
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provides an excellent opportunity for the AMOS to maintain proficiency and train new
personnel. The AMOS continues to pursue ways to increase its ability to gain valuable
training during theater exercises while providing other exercise participants an
opportunity to maximize their training.
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SECTION VI
SUMMARY
The Air Mobility Operations Squadron provides theater-level C2 of mobility forces,
management of intra-theater mobility forces, DIRMOBFOR support, and deployable
Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Information capability in support
of the EMTF mission providing a rapid, tailored, worldwide, air mobility response to the
supported combatant commanders’ or host agency’s needs. The AMOS has the
capability to deploy to locations without an AOC structure, or integrate fully with a
mature C2 Falconer Weapons system.
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SECTION VII
APPENDIX
A. Acronyms
AEW Aerospace Expeditionary Wing
AFI Air Force Instruction
AFRC Air Force Reserve Center
AMC Air Mobility Command
AMC/A31 Expeditionary Mobility Operations Division at AMC
AMD Air Mobility Division
AMLO Air Mobility Liaison Officer
AMOG Air Mobility Operations Group
AMOS Air Mobility Operations Squadron
AOC Air Operations Center
AOR Area of Responsibility
ATC Air Traffic Control
C2 Command and Control
C2IPS Command and Control Information Processing System
C4 Command, Control, Communications and Computers
CAOC Combined Air Operations Center
CENTCOM Central Command
COMAFFOR Commander of Air Force Forces
CONOPS Concept of Operations
CONUS Continental United States
DIRMOBFOR Director of Mobility Forces
DOD Department of Defense
EAMS Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron
EMTF Expeditionary Mobility Task Force
EUCOM European Command
HTACC Hardened Theater Air Control Center
JAOC Joint Air Operations Center
JFACC Joint Forces Air Component Commander
JTF Joint Task Force
JOA Joint Operating Area
JFC Joint Forces Commander
MAJCOM Major Command
NORTHCOM Northern Command
PACOM Pacific Command
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SOUTHCOM Southern Command
TACC Tanker Airlift Control Center
UNC United Nations Command
USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command
UTC Unit Type Code
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B. Definition of Terms
Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF). An organizational structure composed of force
packages of capabilities that provides warfighting commanders with rapid and responsive
air and space power. These force packages are tailored to meet specific needs across the
spectrum of response options and will deploy within an Air and Space Expeditionary
Task Force as air expeditionary wings (AEWs), groups (AEGs), or squadrons (AESs).
(AFDD-2)
Air Mobility Division (AMD). The AMD is under the direction of the Director of
Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR) and responsible for integrating the total mobility effort
for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC). The AMD ensures the
integration of intertheater air mobility missions with theater aerospace operations
planning. The AMD is located in the AOC and is comprised of four elements: Air
Mobility Control Team (AMCT), Airlift Control Team (ALCT), Aerial Refueling Control
Team (ARCT), and Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team (AECT).
Air Tasking Order (ATO). A document produced daily within an AOR that provides
all of the air sortie information and tasking for all aircraft that will fly within the confines
of the battlespace.
Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team (AECT). The AECT is the central source of
expertise aeromedical evacuation. This team is responsible for operational planning,
scheduling, and execution of scheduled and unscheduled AE missions through the
appropriate AE elements. The AECT advises and briefs the DIRMOBFOR on AE issues.
Airlift Control Team (ALCT). The ALCT is the source of theater airlift expertise within
the Air Mobility Division. The ALCT brings together theater airlift functional expertise
from theater organizations to plan, coordinate, manage, and execute theater airlift
operations in the AOR/JOA in support of JFACC objectives. AMC may augment the
ALCT with theater airlift expertise. These two sources of airlift expertise integrate into a
single ALCT within the Air Mobility Division.
Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT). The AMCT serves as the DIRMOBFOR’s
centralized source for air mobility command, control, and communications during
mission execution. The DIRMOBFOR uses the AMCT to direct or redirect, as required,
air mobility forces in concert with other air and space forces to respond to requirement
changes, higher priorities, or immediate execution limitations. The AMCT deconflicts all
air mobility operations into, out of, and within the JOA. The AMCT maintains the
execution process and communications connectivity for tasking, coordinating, and flight
following of air mobility missions in conjunction with the AOC Combat Operations
Division, subordinate air mobility units, and mission forces.
Air Refueling Control Team (ARCT). The ARCT is the source of air refueling
expertise within the AMD. The ARCT will coordinate air refueling planning, tasking, and
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scheduling to support combat airpower or to support a strategic air bridge within the
AOR/JOA in accordance with the JFACC’s objectives. ARCT members also work
closely with the Strategy, Combat Plans, and Combat Operations Divisions of the AOC
to ensure air refueling assets are completely integrated into the joint air and space
operations plan (JASOP) during the employment phase of an operation.
Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG). The group organizes and trains deployable
AMC forces to provide worldwide Global Reach Laydown in support of
USTRANSCOM-assigned missions. The AMOG consists of a headquarters element, an
Air Mobility Operations Squadron, three Air Mobility Squadrons, CTCS, and associated
detachments and OLs.
Air Operation Center (AOC). The principal air operations installation (land or ship
based) from which all aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are
controlled. The AOC is the senior air operations element of the theater air control system.
As focal point of the system, the AOC is connected by communications to operations,
logistics, intelligence centers, appropriate staff elements of higher and lateral
headquarters, other intelligence agencies, subordinate units, and subordinate elements of
the theater air control system.
Airlift. Operations to transport and deliver forces and materiel through the air in support
of strategic, operational, or tactical objectives. (AFDD 1-02)
C2IPS, Command and Control Information Processing System. C2IPS is a
centralized electronic information display using automated tools to track aircraft
movement, distribute messages, and aid in decision making. The system allows
information exchanges between operations, air transportation, weather, aeromedical
evacuation, and other personnel via local area network and, with higher echelons, via
automatic and semi-automatic messages
Command and Control. The exercise of authority and direction by a properly
designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the
mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of
personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a
commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in
the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2. (JP 1-02)
Director of Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR). The DIRMOBFOR is a senior officer,
fluent in air mobility operations, with the coordinating authority to resolve conflicts and
competing priorities that may arise between the theater air logistics system and intertheater air mobility operations. His duties and authority will be as directed by the AFCC
(or JFACC) to satisfy the objectives of the combatant commander.
Tanker Airlift Control Center. HQ AMC’s primary command and control (C2) agency.
It is the central planning, scheduling, tasking, and execution agency for all inter-theater
air mobility operations involving AMC assets. The TACC is AMC’s single link between
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customers and operational units. The HQ AMC TACC plans all AEF inter-theater air
mobility missions through TACC/XOPC and provides C2 within 24 hours of scheduled
takeoff through TACC/XOC.
Task Force. 1. A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the
purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 2. Semi-permanent organization
of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing
specific task. (JP 1-02)
Unit Type Code (UTC). A five-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies
each force package. (AFI 10-401)
Unit Control Center (UCC). A unit-level crisis action focal point, acting as a
subordinate to the Crisis Action Team and the Group Control Center.
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C. References
a. 15 EMTF CONOPS
b. AFDD 2, Organization and Employment of Aerospace Power
c. Air Force Doctrine Document 2-6, Air Mobility Operations
d. Air Force Doctrine Document 2-6.3, Air Mobility Support
e. AMCI 10-403, Air Mobility Command (AMC) Force Deployment (U)
f. AMCI 10-202, Volume 7, Director of Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR) Policy and
Procedures (U)
DRAFT
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DRAFT
D. Distribution
DRAFT
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