ATP 3-52.4 — Acc Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Air Control Communication {mcrp 3-20f.10 | Nttp 6-02.9 | Afttp 3-2.8}
ATP 3-52.4 governs communications tactics, techniques, and procedures for tactical command and control of air operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-52.4
- Title: ACC MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR AIR CONTROL COMMUNICATION {MCRP 3-20F.10 | NTTP 6-02.9 | AFTTP 3-2.8}
- Date: 10/09/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-52.4 covers airspace and aircraft control, force packaging, direct air support coordination, and air-to-air and air-to-surface communication. It requires procedures for aircrew check-in, positive friendly identification, ALPHA CHECK correlation, weather checks, and post-mission inflight reporting.
Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all TAC C2 airspace control elements and warfighters that conduct air operations in JOAs or BMAs managed by the joint force commander (JFC) and overseen by the airspace control authority in accordance with the JFC signed airspace control plan (ACP) and airspace control order (ACO).
Topics covered
- Tactical command and control
- Airspace and aircraft control
- Aircrew check-in
- Positive friendly identification
- ALPHA CHECK correlation
- COMMIT authority
- Brevity terms
Questions and answers
What identification is required before aircrew check-in?
Correct or valid response to IFF (i.e., modes 1, 2, 3A, 5, and S). (paragraph 5)
What does ALPHA CHECK correlation require?
ALPHA CHECK correlation is defined as within 3 nm. (paragraph 3)
Who is responsible for solving ALPHA CHECK correlation?
Solving for correlation rests with the aircraft checking in. (paragraph 3)
What weather information is required during combat operations?
Update operating area weather that impacts the briefed plan. (paragraph 5)
What information must aircrew communicate when there are deviations at check-in?
The following deviations should always be communicated by aircrew and controllers at check-in: Number of aircraft (e.g., a three-ship flight when four-ships are anticipated). Ordnance. WEAPONS YELLOW or RED or changes to the tasked loadout. PLAYTIME. FUEL YELLOW or RED. Capabilities (e.g., TIMBER SOUR, JACKAL SOUR, GADGET BENT). Other pertinent mission-specific exceptions (identify them during mission planning). (paragraph 3)