ACCMAN14-420 — Tactics Analysis And Reporting Program (tarp) / Tactics And Adversary Studies Element (tase) Responsibilities

ACCMAN14-420 governs Air Combat Command tactics analysis and reporting through the TARP and TASE responsibilities program.

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  • Publication number: ACCMAN14-420
  • Title: TACTICS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING PROGRAM (TARP) / TACTICS AND ADVERSARY STUDIES ELEMENT (TASE) RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Date: 2023-02-24

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The manual provides prescriptive guidance for requests for analysis production from Air Combat Command. It covers adversary tactics analysis, Tactics Analysis Teams, program products, and operational support for tactics development, planning, and threat replication training.

Applies to: This manual applies to all individuals and units (Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Reserve) that conduct United States (US) Air Force (USAF) TARP/TASE production in support of operations.

Topics covered

  • Tactics analysis
  • Tactics Analysis Teams
  • Adversary tactics
  • TARP mission
  • TASE personnel
  • TAT reports
  • Quick Reaction Capability products
  • Road Show briefings

Questions and answers

What is the primary mission of the TARP?

The primary mission of the TARP is to provide analysis and evaluation of operational and developmental tactics, training, and employment of air and air defense forces of potential adversaries.

How is TARP information used?

TARP information is presented with an operational perspective to support tactics development, operational planning, and threat replication training.

What is a Tactics Analysis Team?

A TAT is a team of intelligence and operations personnel appointed by the MAJCOM/NAF that analyze the activities conducted within an Area of Responsibility (AOR)/Area of Interest (AOI) by reviewing and documenting eventbased adversary tactics and/or adversary air and air defense testing and development.

What must happen to records generated under ACCMAN14-420?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which is located in the Air Force Records Management System.

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