Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) Module A Practice Test

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• Which statement best defines Theater of War?
• Which statement best describes the Theater Air Control System (TACS) capability?
• Which term refers to an IFF/SIF transponder?
• Which term indicates the C2 sensor is available?
• Which division's responsibilities include assessing the previous day’s operations and working on the third day out?
• Which statement best describes the CRC?
• What does POSIT indicate?
• Which term develops, monitors, assesses, and manages the CTP?
• General support (Army) is defined as:
• In the Joint Air Tasking Cycle, which step addresses Objectives, Effects, and Guidance?
• Within AADP, what is a key element?
• Which term describes the dynamic, filterable database for shared situational awareness across joint echelons?
• Operational Control may be delegated; perform these functions of command and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction.
• Which term indicates the track heading used to describe a fighter's orientation in combat?
• Which statement about Combatant Command is true?
• Which act streamlined the chain of command from the President through the Secretary of Defense to combatant commanders?
• What does Negative contact mean?
• The Weaponeering and Allocation step yields which output?
• Track Quality is defined as which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four cells in Marine TACC?
• Within the CRC crew, which position serves as the Battle Space Director?
• Which term means to stop firing but allow missiles already in flight to intercept and continue tracking?
• What is the Battle Space Control Center (BCC)?
• Which code would you use to indicate a target destroyed?
• In the CRC crew, which position coordinates with higher headquarters?
• Which term denotes the use of airbase, landmark, or pre-briefed reference point?
• ADCON is primarily responsible for which of the following within a unit?
• AOD stands for?
• PATRIOT radar uses which radar model?
• The Dynamic Targeting Cycle acronym F2T2EA stands for which sequence?
• Which division is responsible for planning for tomorrow's operations?
• Tactical Control is the authority over assigned or attached forces; Limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuver within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned.
• What does Sour indicate?
• Which statement is true about the Common Tactical Picture in theater air defense?
• Correlation is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement accurately describes a responsibility of the TAOC Weapons Section?
• Which code indicates the C2 sensor is unavailable?
• Which orders is the JFACC responsible for?
• Which outputs are produced during Execution Planning and Force Execution?
• Which option is NOT part of the Marine Aviation AAA CEO functions?
• TAGs are defined as
• Who may designate subordinate Area of Operations (AO)?
• Which term refers to a mission requiring a force to support another specific force with authority to render assistance upon request?
• Which term describes Track Quality?
• Why does THAAD only use upper track blocks?
• Which division is responsible for predictive intelligence, current and emerging enemy capabilities, COA and COG identification and refinement?
• Which code indicates the fuel state above BINGO that triggers separation or bugout should begin?
• Who approves all orders in a theater?
• Locked refers to which radar concept?
• Which acronym stands for Balance of Fires, Overlapping Coverage, Weighted Coverage, Mutual Support, Early Engagement, Defense in Depth, and Resilience?
• Which description corresponds to the Joint Air Operations Plan for its component items?
• Which term refers to an established reference point from which BRAA positions can be reported?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six functions of Marine Aviation?
• What does AOC stand for in air defense command and control?
• What is the Data Link Reference Point (DLRP) best described as?
• Which term stands for Army command relationship OATAO?
• Which radar is associated with the E-3 C AWACS?
• In the Elements of a STO, which item represents the conduit for information flow?
• Which term describes biased radar coverage?
• Which item is one of the four things an ADAFCO needs?
• Which phase directly precedes ATO production and dissemination?
• Which term describes the Bi-National command used for air and space warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for Canada, Alaska, and the CONUS?
• Which term means no sensor info on a group of interest?
• Which radar is on the E-3 B/G AWACS aircraft?
• JAOP stands for?
• Which term refers to a threat ballistic missile launch point?
• What orders is the ACA responsible for?
• GMDC stands for which Joint Support Relationships term?
• Reinforcing in Army terms refers to which arrangement?
• Which is NOT a listed component of the Army Air Ground System?
• Which code indicates the C2 sensor is available?
• Common Track is defined as which of the following?
• When is a Joint Task Force established?
• TAOC sections consist of which three functions?
• Which MIL-STD defines the TD L 11/11B standard?
• Which is the primary output of the Assessment phase?
• Which term is defined as an area of land, sea, and airspace defined by a geographic combatant commander to conduct military operations to accomplish a specific mission?
• What is the recommended policy regarding THAAD upper track blocks?
• Which term is defined as an area of land, sea, and airspace defined by geographic combatant commander to conduct military operations to accomplish a specific mission?
• Which option describes the Air Tasking Order's function as a detailed order describing and directing the overall air operations?
• AADMC ADAFCO Mission: Which statement best describes the mission?
• Which term indicates Surveillance NPG of Link 16/TADIL-J?
• Which term describes the entity responsible for the Common Tactical Picture?
• Genesis refers to which threat element?
• Which term refers to the level of command authority over subordinate forces to organize, employ, and direct, with possible delegation within the command?
• Status is used to request what?
• What does Timber indicate?
• THAAD Radar/FBM uses which radar model?
• Bulls eye check means which action in ADA terminology?
• Which phrase set appears as the Birds items in the material?
• JFACC Planning Guidance includes which items?
• During the R2 shift, which data is required for track data transmission?
• TACP stands for which?
• Which term refers to the THAAD missile?
• In the dynamic targeting cycle F2T2EA, which phase establishes the target's location and initial identity?
• Which term describes the established reference point used for BRAA position reporting?
• Which messages are created by a TBM launch?
• TAOC radar designation?
• The E-8C JSTARS platform uses which radar?
• Which acronym represents Joint Support Relationships?
• Brigade ADAFCO Mission: Which statement describes the Brigade ADAFCO Mission?
• Which code indicates a valid NCTR reply?
• Which system primarily serves to centralize planning and control through the AOC?
• Which term indicates a mission in which a force is designated to support another specific force and may render assistance upon request?
• Which of the following are JFACC designation requirements?
• Which term describes the action ‘Request for confirm of own ship position relative to B/E’?
• In the Elements of a STO, which item is the SME on AAMDC ops and AMD Ops?
• PATRIOT initialization requires how many track blocks?
• Within the USAF TACS, which platform is designated as first in theater?
• Which statement best describes the Joint Force Commander (JFC) primary function?
• Which term means placing a unit or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent and/or such organizational control is exercised?
• What orders is the AADC responsible for?
• TAOC radar designation?
• Which code is a request for the amount of fuel and missiles remaining?
• Which term describes support that is close enough to require detailed coordination with the supported force?
• Combatant Command is defined as nontransferable authority that cannot be delegated and includes organizing and employing command and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations.
• Which term describes a contact within a group that maneuvers outside the group criteria inside meld range?
• Which term indicates Link 16 network?
• Which three positions are commonly assigned by the JFC for Joint Air Ops?
• Which set correctly lists components of Joint Command Relationships?
• Which CRC crew position is the Data Link Manager?
• In TAOC discussions, DLC stands for which term?
• Who is responsible for Joint Air Ops Planning?
• Which items are included in the Army Air Ground System?
• Which component is included in the Army Air Ground System?
• Army Support Relationships: DR. Double G's; DS, GS, Rein, GS Rein.
• Which task is associated with the TAOC Surveillance Section?
• Which term describes a group containing three or more radar contacts, typically labeled as such?
• Which term describes forces that are an integral part of the owning organization and remain under its control rather than being placed as attached units?
• Which system serves as the airborne extension of TAC-P for Combat Air Support?
• Which term denotes a limited level of control within the operational area that is inherent to OpCon and covers movement or maneuver?
• Which platform serves as the SADC and is first in theater?
• Which of the following are JFACC responsibilities?
• For ATO Production and Dissemination, which outputs are produced?
• Which platform executes the Dynamic Targeting cycle F2T2EA?
• Which statement best describes the Joint Air Operations Plan?
• Which statement best describes a component of the Air Tasking Order's resource allocation function?
• J3.6 Friendly Space track is best described by which statement?
• Which term describes the current depiction of the battle space for a joint operations area within a combatant commander's area of responsibility?
• Which term indicates a friendly missile has been defeated?
• Which term describes a posture that enables engagement with a target?
• Which CRC crew position is the Surveillance Officer?
• Which term indicates potential problems with net or link?
• The E-3 B/G AWACS uses which radar designation?
• What does JIPTL stand for?
• What does JACKAL indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of the Joint C2 System?
• Which division handles air mobility planning, tasking, and the aerial refueling schedule?
• Which code identifies an Untargeted Hostile, Bandit, or bogey within the briefed range of friendly aircraft?
• Which term indicates discontinue firing; missiles in flight may intercept; continue to track?
• Which term represents a correlated track?
• Which term describes the command function that involves organizing and employing subordinate forces and may be delegated within the command?
• In the Marine MACCS, which organization serves as the senior controlling agency, analogous to an Air Operations Center?
• What is a Combatant Command?
• Which statement is true about the Combat Operations Division?
• Which item is part of the Bulls Eye communications format?
• Which term defines a relationship in which units render support to each other against an enemy due to their tasks, positions, and capabilities?
• PPLI stands for what?
• Which term describes the use of a known airbase, landmark, or pre-briefed point for reference?
• Which term represents two or more positively identified targets?
• Which term denotes a friendly missile defeated?
• Which division executes the current day's operations and adapts to the dynamic battlefield?
• The term used when there is no sensor information on a group of interest is which?
• What is a primary mission of the AOC?
• Which term refers to the IFF/SIF transponder?
• Which act created the Secretary of Defense?
• In the USAF Theater Air Control System (TACS), which element is the senior TACS element?
• General support reinforcing is defined as:
• Which is the primary output of the Assessment phase?
• In air defense terminology, which statement best describes a BANDIT?
• Which ISR Division description is accurate?
• Which term is inherent to OPCON and refers to control over assigned forces or capabilities with limited detailed direction and control within the operational area?
• Which term is used within the Airspace Control Plan?
• Which term means stop firing and destroy missiles in-flight?
• What does Sweet indicate?
• Which code means the sensor contact is lost?
• The Air Tasking Order (ATO) includes three key features. Which option best describes the ATO?
• Which TBM launch message set explicitly includes the interceptor and land track along with launch point and impact points?
• What defines Theater of Operations?
• Which term indicates a group known to contain three or more radar contacts?
• Area of Interest is defined as the area that focuses ISR support for monitoring activities outside the operational area that may affect current and future operations.
• The 95% confidence level is the basis for which two concepts?
• In the AMD control chain, TBM engagement authority is normally decentralized to a firing unit. Which statement best reflects this?
• The CRC radar An/TPS-75 has what range and sweep specification?
• How many ADAFCO teams are in a Brigade?
• What criteria does the Joint Forces Commander (JFC) use to designate a Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC)?
• What is the ATO output associated with Target Development?
• Which concept is described as the authority over assigned or attached forces limited to the detailed direction and control of movements within the operational area?
• What is the Operational Environment?
• The AOC's missions include which responsibility?
• Play Time is defined as what in ADA terms?
• Area of Operations is described as which of the following?
• DR. Double G's; DS, GS, Rein, GS Rein denotes which Army Support Relationships listing?
• A Group is defined as what?
• What is the role of JSTARS within the USAF TACS?
• Which term denotes forces assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization?
• Which code represents the fuel state needed for recovery?
• Area of Influence is defined as the geographic area where a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver and fire support systems normally under the commander's c2.
• Which act created the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• What does Bent indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of the Joint C2 System?
• Which TBM launch message combination lists both the launch point and impact points along with the interceptor and land track?
• Air and Missile Defense Area of Operations is defined as the geographical regions analysts use to define missile threat envelopes including max atk depth of AMD wpn system; Max sensor coverage; Pri, Sec, and other target lines; Interceptor fly out regions; Interceptor engagement regions.
• AADP is characterized by which of the following?
• Which code describes a group that suddenly appeared between the meld and threat range?
• Which term indicates who is the owner of the Common Tactical Picture?
• Which term refers to the area that commanders may designate large enough for component commands to accomplish their missions and protect their forces?
• General support reinforcing is a support relationship to:
• How many ADAFCO teams are assigned to an AAMDC?
• Which item is NOT included in the TAOC mission?
• Which statement best describes the TAOC Command Section responsibilities?
• What action does the term Strangle indicate in comms status?
• Which term denotes placement that is relatively temporary within an organization?
• Which term refers to a unit that is temporarily under another unit but remains administratively part of its own organization?
• Which code denotes that a target has been destroyed; weapons impact occurred?
• Which statement best describes the System Coordinate Center?
• Which term describes the automatic function of the JTIDS terminal?
• Which item is listed as part of the TAOC Weapons Section responsibilities?
• What action does the term Recycle indicate?
• AADC responsibilities include which of the following?
• Which term means Do Not engage on indicated track and move on to a new track?
• Which roles are specified as responsibilities of the TAOC Command Section?
• Which option is NOT an air defense principle?
• Which platform is described as an airborne battle management, C2, intel, surveillance, and recon platform?
• Which term describes forces that are part of the owning organization and are not considered separate attachments?
• Which term means as briefed?
• The Airspace Control Plan provides which of the following?
• Which outputs support execution planning and force execution?
• The E-8C JSTARS radar is designated as AN/APY-7.
• Which radar is used by the E-2 Hawkeye aircraft?
• In the AMD control chain, which description best captures the engagement authority arrangement?
• According to reporting responsibilities, which unit transmits track data on the interface when R2 shifts?
• What does As Fragged indicate?
• What are TAGs?
• Which term describes any unmanned aerial system?
• Which radar designates the E-3 C AWACS?
• What does AD Contract Development (CACA) stand for?
• Which activity is explicitly described as part of the Air Mobility Division's responsibilities?
• Which capability is described under TAOC Surveillance Section tasks?
• Joint Air Operations Plan describes which three aspects?
• Which MIL-STD defines the TD L 11/11B standard?
• Which radar corresponds to the E-3 B/G AWACS?
• Direct Support, in Army terms, means which of the following?
• Area of Operations is defined as the area large enough for component commands to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. Which option best represents this concept?
• Which term describes a group of contacts within a group that are separated by more than 10k in altitude?
• Which term describes support given to the supported force as a whole rather than to a specific unit?
• Which set of TBM launch messages includes the launch point, impact points, interceptor, and land track?
• Which term corresponds to expected TBM impact?
• In radar terminology, biased coverage toward a sector is described by which term?
• Which AOC division is described as 'AOC Assessing previous day's operations' and 'Works on the third day out'?
• What is the code for a valid NCTR reply?
• Which statement best describes the CRC's radar feed capability?
• Which term is defined as a posture that will allow engagement?
• Which is an element included in the Army Air Ground System along with ASOC and TACP?
• Which code denotes a group within briefed range of friendly assets?
• Which statement correctly describes the location origin used to locate tracks by Link 11 participants?
• Which term defines the amount of time an aircraft can remain on station?
• Which term refers to a distributed data processing environment that allows filtering and contribution to a dynamic database of objects based on user responsibility and command role?
• Which term describes an individual radar return within a group or ARM?
• Quail represents which threat in ADA fill-ins?
• Which term means the action to request the position of a friendly unit?
• What describes Area of Responsibility?
• Which role is identified as part of AAMDC Critical Roles?
• Which code describes a group that appears in the meld area or between the meld and threat range?
• Which organization is responsible for coordinating air-ground operations?
• Army Command Relationships: Organic, Assigned, TACON, OPCON, Attached.
• Which term describes not a Threat?
• What does TAC-P stand for, and what is its role?