JP 3-16, Multinational Operations - Defense Technical Information ...

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coordinates and deconflicts user requirements. Centralized direction by the ACA does not
imply command authority over any assets. Matters on which the ACA is unable to obtain
agreement are referred to the MNFC for resolution. The responsibilities of ACA and
MNFACC are interrelated and should normally be assigned to one individual. If this is not
possible, the ACA staff should be colocated with the MNFACC staff.
See JP 3-52, Joint Airspace Control, for specific information on US joint operations and
AJP-3.3.5, Airspace Control, for specific information on NATO operations.
(5) Air Defense. Air and missile defense operations must be coordinated with
other operations, both on and over land and sea. The MNFC normally designates an area air
defense commander (AADC) to integrate the MNF’s defensive effort. The responsibilities
of the MNFACC, AADC, and ACA are interrelated and are normally assigned to one
individual. When the situation dictates, the MNFC may designate a separate AADC and/or
ACA. In those combined operations where separate commanders are required and
designated, close coordination is essential for unity of effort, prevention of friendly fire, and
deconfliction of combined air operations.
See JP 3-01, Countering Air and Missile Threats, for details on air and missile defense
operations.
(6) Sustainment. The following factors significantly influence sustainability
during air operations:
(a) Available air frames (fixed and rotary wing).
(b) Landing fields/air base support infrastructure.
(c) Weather.
(d) Maintenance.
(e) Supply.
(f) Storage facilities.
(g) Transportation.
(h) Technical support and requirements.
(i) Common sourcing of support.
(j) Secure LOCs.
(k) Medical support requirements and capabilities.
See JP 4-08, Logistics in Support of Multinational Operations, for more information on
sustainment.
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