AFTTP3-2.17 provides the generic concept and procedures for Theater Air-Ground System operations.
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The publication addresses joint and Service component command structures, air-ground system elements, liaisons, planning, and air tasking cycles. It describes procedures for integrating special operations, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force capabilities, including requirements for coordination, deconfliction, and support.
Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all commanders and their staffs.
SO must be coordinated, integrated, and deconflicted with conventional operations to enhance mission accomplishment and prevent friendly fires. (paragraph 3)
SOF must be prepared to conduct scalable operations with various governmental and nongovernmental agencies, other Services, forces of other nations, or surrogates. (paragraph 2)
When conventional air forces are anticipated in support of SOF, an ASOC-like capability is made available through prior coordination with the JFACC. (paragraph 3)
SOF ensure adequate JTACs are available for the mission requirements in the proposed air-ground plan and should coordinate with other components if additional JTAC support is required. (paragraph 3)
The ARFOR HQ is responsible for providing inputs to the daily ATO, ACO, SPINS, and other products affecting air-ground operations with supporting air components through the battlefield coordination detachment (BCD) at the JAOC. (paragraph 7)