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Command and Control<br />
Augmenting Combat Power<br />
7-115. There are two methods for controlling air and ground operations. These are squadron control and<br />
AGT control. In both methods, control rests with the commander who owns the terrain upon which the<br />
operation is executed.<br />
Squadron Control<br />
7-116. With the squadron control method, the attack reconnaissance commanders operate on the squadron<br />
command net and can coordinate detailed actions with the troops on the attack reconnaissance or ground<br />
troop command nets. The squadron commander ensures the focus of the attack reconnaissance units<br />
remains synchronized. He clarifies coordination and issues orders to units as necessary. At the same time,<br />
this method never precludes cross-talk between troops and attack reconnaissance units.<br />
7-117. Advantages of squadron control include:<br />
Enhanced SA at the squadron level.<br />
Additional flexibility for the squadron as the situation develops.<br />
Enhanced squadron awareness of attack reconnaissance unit’s sustainment status.<br />
Reduced C2 requirements for the ground troop commander.<br />
Streamlined reporting and fires requests.<br />
Reduced planning, liaison, and rehearsal requirements at troop level.<br />
Increased tempo of squadron-level operations.<br />
Ease in establishing and executing the squadron-level <strong>Army</strong> airspace C2 plan.<br />
7-118. Disadvantages of squadron control include:<br />
Degraded SA below the troop/attack reconnaissance unit level.<br />
More difficult air-ground synchronization at the troop/attack reconnaissance unit level.<br />
Greater potential for fratricide.<br />
More difficult clearance of direct and mortar fires.<br />
More difficult air passage of lines.<br />
Increased difficulty in RHO and target handover.<br />
Increased traffic on the squadron command net.<br />
Air-Ground Team Control<br />
7-119. The second method of C2, the formation of AGTs, is a temporary relationship to deal with a<br />
specific situation. Operational control is the command relationship used. Air-ground teams are best<br />
employed when decentralized troop operations are required. Operations that can be enhanced by the<br />
formation of AGTs include route reconnaissance, area/zone reconnaissance, reconnaissance in force,<br />
screens, and area security. Control can be exercised by either the ground troop commander or the attack<br />
reconnaissance unit commander.<br />
7-120. Control by the ground troop is appropriate when ground reconnaissance owns the AO. Control by<br />
the attack reconnaissance unit is appropriate when that unit owns the AO.<br />
7-121. The advantages of forming AGTs are METT-TC dependent. They can include:<br />
Enhanced SA below the troop/attack reconnaissance unit level.<br />
The squadron commander’s ability to weight the main effort.<br />
Enhanced reconnaissance and security operations.<br />
Decentralized operations.<br />
Streamlined clearance of direct and mortar fires in the close fight.<br />
The troop’s enhanced ability to observe mortar fires.<br />
Reduced traffic on the squadron command net.<br />
The attack reconnaissance unit’s ability to provide enhanced C2 and observation for the DRT<br />
over extended distances.<br />
16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 7-27