JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...

Executive Summary
accurate warnings of enemy missile launches and impact
points.
Requirements,
Infrastructure, and
Resources
Situational Awareness
Battle Management
Battle management entails
visualizing where, when,
and with which forces to
apply capabilities against
specific threats.
The C2 systems should be capable of rapidly exchanging
information, interfacing among components, and displaying
a common tactical picture (CTP) to all participating
components. The C2 architecture among all levels of
command should be survivable, interoperable, flexible,
secure, and redundant to the maximum extent possible.
The C2 infrastructure should consist of interoperable
systems that provide complete coverage for an integrated
diverse force spread across a theater/JOA including
considerations for any MNF assets. Service components,
the joint force special operations component commander,
and specialized joint communications elements provide the
core of the communications capabilities for C2 for the joint
force.
A primary objective the staff seeks to attain for the
commander and for subordinate commanders is situational
awareness, a prerequisite for commanders to
understand and anticipate counterair opportunities and
challenges. In simplest terms, this results in the ability “to
see first, understand first, and act first” across the full range
of military operations. The combatant commander uses the
common operational picture (COP) and CTP for theater
situational awareness. A subordinate JFC uses the COP
and CTP as graphic depictions of the situation within the
theater/JOA.
The dynamics of the counterair mission often require
flexibility during decentralized execution that normally
takes place at the tactical level. This flexibility
accomplished through battle management allows the direct,
often real-time monitoring and execution of operations
based on the intent and within the scope of the operationallevel
commander’s orders.
Counterair Planning
The integration and
synchronization of
offensive counterair
(OCA) and defensive
counterair (DCA), in
conjunction with the other
joint missions supporting
The JFC develops an operation/campaign plan focused on
the enemy centers of gravity (COGs) while ensuring that
friendly COGs are protected. Counterair operations strive
for the degree of air superiority and protection required by
the JFC’s course of action (COA) to attain the desired
objectives. Counterair requires a combination of OCA and
DCA operations based on the JFC’s air apportionment
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