Air Space Coordination (Restricted Operating Zone)
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Title: Air Space Coordination (Restricted Operating Zone)
Dialogue: The staff must coordinate airspace for AFOM missions to ensure that the missile does not endanger friendly aircraft. The trajectory of AFOM variants is for the most part above the normal flight altitudes of attack aircraft operating behind friendly lines, and in designated target areas. Each AFOM variant C2AP software generates PAH messages defining the hazard area around and above the launcher. A distance from the platoon center defines the platoon air hazard area. It can be quite large. The fire planners should coordinate the PAHs with A2 C2 elements and the Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) when platoons occupy operating areas. TAHs around selected target areas will also be preplanned. The unit must establish SOPs to facilitate airspace coordination. These SOPs must be rehearsed to ensure the necessary coordination can be conducted promptly. The FSE must have current platoon operating areas to perform airspace coordination for timely execution of AFOM mission. Only the Fire Direction Data Manager (FDDM), FATDS version 11 (or higher), or Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) version 98 (or later) can process airspace clearance messages. Airspace deconfliction continues throughout the operation. When MLRS platoons reposition, the computer generates the platoon air hazard (PLT;AIRHZD) message used in this coordination. Platoon locations for those units equipped with AFOM missiles must be updated quickly so airspace coordination is not delayed. For unplanned targets the FSE immediately notifies the A2 C2 element and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) within the corps headquarters. The FSE, A2 C2 and the ASOC are key to effective airspace management.