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

Command and Control
(3) Provide a flexible ACP that can adapt to changing requirements of the tactical
situation.
Refer to JP 3-52, Joint Airspace Control, for more details concerning the ACA.
10. Cross Area of Responsibility Command Relationships Considerations
The primary strategic planning documents, Guidance for Employment of the Force and
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, discuss “cross-AOR” in campaign planning. GCCs are
supported commanders for assigned missions in their AORs, and they anticipate the
possibility for “cross-AOR” operations based on threats and capabilities. They must plan
accordingly and coordinate with other affected and supporting CCDRs.
a. A significant concern for GCCs is not only long-range BMs that can traverse entire
AORs, but also SRBMs, MRBMs, and IRBMs, because they represent the most prevalent
threats.
b. When establishing command relationships and C2 for cross-AOR BMD, the
following should be considered:
(1) Span of Control. Span of control is based on factors such as the number of
subordinates/components, number of activities, range of weapon systems, force capabilities,
the size and complexity of the operational area, and the method used to control operations
(e.g., centralized or decentralized execution). Coordination authority between GCCs
should enable coordination at component and tactical levels supporting unity of effort
for cross-AOR BMD.
(2) Simplicity. Simplicity is achieved through an unambiguous chain of command,
well-defined command relationships, and clear delineation of responsibilities and authorities.
For cross-AOR BMD, which typically must be executed in a manner of minutes, simplicity
is essential and enables fully planned and rehearsed actions before execution is actually
required.
(3) Unit Integrity. Component forces should remain organized as designed and in
the manner accustomed through training, but cross-AOR operations may necessitate unique
support relationships, including units supporting forces in other theaters.
(4) Interoperability. C2 capabilities should be interoperable within the joint
force headquarters, among component commands and other supporting commands, and
between joint forces in support relationships. Collaborative planning at various levels is
an essential aspect of interoperability among joint force components and
supported/supporting commands.
c. Authorities and Battle Management. Short missile engagement windows place a
premium on clearly established authorities. For example, in AORs without active conflicts
involving air or missile threats, the GCC may only approve the theater JFACC/AADC for
engagement authority of inbound threats within friendly airspace. In an operational area
with imminent or ongoing hostilities, the JFC may approve delegation of engagement
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