MCRP 3-20F.10 governs air control communication, air operations coordination, airspace control, and tactical command and control procedures.
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The publication covers check-in procedures, force package accountability, brevity codes, air-to-air intercepts, threat warnings, and air-to-surface taskings. It requires standardized communication formats, fidelity checks, roll calls, and specified responses for selected threat and suppression situations.
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).
Three attempts will be made to conduct Link 16 fidelity checks. (paragraph 6)
Fidelity checks will begin as soon as aircraft have operational systems, and the checks will be completed routinely and prior to entering the JOA or BMA. (paragraph 6)
If unsuccessful after the third attempt, the affected asset will report TIMBER SOUR. (paragraph 6)
Roll call is initiated by the TAC C2 or MC, at a predetermined time. (paragraph 5)
LOWDOWN is a request for the tactical electromagnetic support picture or ground/surface picture in an area of interest. (paragraph 2)