AOC IQT exam with complete solutions
2024/2025
Describe combatant command authority - ANSWER-Non-transferrable
2 chains of command over Multinational Ops(MNO). - ANSWER-National: (own
country... POTUS)
Multinational: (all participants 1 chain, can vary from country to country)
Difference between coalition and alliance - ANSWER-Alliance: Formal treaty, long
term
Coalition: agreement for common short term action
3 basic command structure models - ANSWER-PIL
Parallel: each nation own chain
Integrated: 1 CC/ multinational staff
Lead Nation: 1 nation directs
Primary function of TACS (theater air control system) - ANSWER-C2, air defense,
airspace control
, Primary function of the AAGS (army air ground control system) - ANSWER-
Army's way of synchronization/integration of Air Ops into their plan
Primary function of NTACS (navy tactical air control system) - ANSWER-Control
of Amphibious ready groups and CSGs
Primary function of Marine Air C2 system (MACCS) - ANSWER-Allows MAGTF to
integrate, deconflict, and execute joint surface and air fires
Primary functions of the SOAGS (special ops air/gnd system) - ANSWER-SOF C2
that synchs/de conflicts supporting joint fires and ISR assets
Divisions of the JAOC - ANSWER-Strategy(SRD), Combat Plans(CPD), Combat
Ops(COD), ISRD, Air Mobility(AMD)
Responsibilities of Strat Division SRD - ANSWER-Long range planning
Responsibilities of Combat Plans - ANSWER-Develop detailed plans (near
term/48hrs to ATO)
Responsibilities of Combat Ops - ANSWER-Execution of current ATO and ACO
ISRD responsibilities - ANSWER-Predictive, actionable intel, & targeting
AMD (air mobility) responsibilities - ANSWER-Plan, coord, task airlift
Strat Plans Team purpose SPT - ANSWER-Develop op level long range joint air
strategy
Strat Guidance Team purpose SGT - ANSWER-Op level plans to Tac level
planning
(Strat) Op Assessment Team purpose OAT - ANSWER-Eval effectiveness
(Plans) Target Effects Team purpose TET - ANSWER-Daily targeting
selection/produce JIPTL
(Plans) Master Air Attack Plan Team purpose MAAP - ANSWER-Develops JFACCs
phased ops scheme for ATO period
2024/2025
Describe combatant command authority - ANSWER-Non-transferrable
2 chains of command over Multinational Ops(MNO). - ANSWER-National: (own
country... POTUS)
Multinational: (all participants 1 chain, can vary from country to country)
Difference between coalition and alliance - ANSWER-Alliance: Formal treaty, long
term
Coalition: agreement for common short term action
3 basic command structure models - ANSWER-PIL
Parallel: each nation own chain
Integrated: 1 CC/ multinational staff
Lead Nation: 1 nation directs
Primary function of TACS (theater air control system) - ANSWER-C2, air defense,
airspace control
, Primary function of the AAGS (army air ground control system) - ANSWER-
Army's way of synchronization/integration of Air Ops into their plan
Primary function of NTACS (navy tactical air control system) - ANSWER-Control
of Amphibious ready groups and CSGs
Primary function of Marine Air C2 system (MACCS) - ANSWER-Allows MAGTF to
integrate, deconflict, and execute joint surface and air fires
Primary functions of the SOAGS (special ops air/gnd system) - ANSWER-SOF C2
that synchs/de conflicts supporting joint fires and ISR assets
Divisions of the JAOC - ANSWER-Strategy(SRD), Combat Plans(CPD), Combat
Ops(COD), ISRD, Air Mobility(AMD)
Responsibilities of Strat Division SRD - ANSWER-Long range planning
Responsibilities of Combat Plans - ANSWER-Develop detailed plans (near
term/48hrs to ATO)
Responsibilities of Combat Ops - ANSWER-Execution of current ATO and ACO
ISRD responsibilities - ANSWER-Predictive, actionable intel, & targeting
AMD (air mobility) responsibilities - ANSWER-Plan, coord, task airlift
Strat Plans Team purpose SPT - ANSWER-Develop op level long range joint air
strategy
Strat Guidance Team purpose SGT - ANSWER-Op level plans to Tac level
planning
(Strat) Op Assessment Team purpose OAT - ANSWER-Eval effectiveness
(Plans) Target Effects Team purpose TET - ANSWER-Daily targeting
selection/produce JIPTL
(Plans) Master Air Attack Plan Team purpose MAAP - ANSWER-Develops JFACCs
phased ops scheme for ATO period
