This regulation states the objectives and scope of RED FORCE (jamming and deception) operations. It also tells how the Electronic Security Command (ESC) will conduct RED FORCE operations. It implements Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 4600.4, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Memorandum of Policy (MOP) 185, AFR 55-50, and AFR 23-30. It applies to all ESC units and activities with a RED FORCE mission. It does not apply to ESC-gained Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve units.
Revised to include explanations or definitions of terms; updates and corrects RED FORCE operational responsibilities and procedures; updates office symbols in all sections; and updates reporting requirements and formats.
The following definitions are taken from JCS Publication (Pub) 1 unless otherwise indicated:
Barrage Jamming. Simultaneous electronic jamming over a broad band of frequencies.
Command, Control, and Communications(C3). The process of and the means for exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned forces in the accomplishment of the commander's mission. The C3 functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications facilities, and procedures that are employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the accomplishment of the commander's mission (DODD 4600.4).
Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasures (C3CM). The integrated use of operations security, military deception, jamming, and physical destruction, supported by intelligence, to deny information to, influence, degrade, or destroy adversary command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities and protect friendly C3 against such action.
C3 Protection Division. The division of C3CM comprising measures taken to maintain the effectiveness of friendly C3 despite both adversary and friendly counter C3 actions.
Counter C3 Division. The division of C3CM comprising measures taken to deny adversary commanders and other decision-makers the ability to command and control their forces effectively.
Communications Jamming (COMJAM). The part of electronic jamming used against a medium that employs electromagnetic radiation to convey information.
Electronic Combat (EC). The actions taken in support of military operations against the enemy's electromagnetic capabilities. Electronic combat includes electronic warfare (EW) as well as the elements of C3CM and the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) (AFM 1 1-1, Volume 1).
Electronic Warfare (EW). Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and action which retains friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. There are three divisions within EW; they are:
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Division. The division of EW involving actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum. ECM includes:
Electronic Jamming. The deliberate radiation, reradiation, or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices, equipment, or systems.
Electronic Deception. The deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information and to deny valid information to enemy electronics-dependent weapons. Among the types of electronic deception are:
Imitative Electronic Deception. The introduction of electromagnetic energy into enemy systems thatimitates enemy emissions.
Manipulative Electronic Deception. Actions to eliminate revealing, or convey misleading telltale indicators that may be used by hostile forces.
Simulative Electronic Deception. Actions to represent friendly notional or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces.
Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) Division. The division of EW involving actions taken to ensure friendly, effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum despite the enemy's use of electronic warfare.
(3)EW Support Measures (ESM) Division. The division of EW involving actions taken under direct control of an operational commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition. Thus, EW support measures provide a source of information required for immediate decisions involving ECM, ECCM, avoidance, targeting, and other tactical employment of forces. ESM data can be used to produce signal intelligence (SIGINT), communications intelligence (COMINT), and electronic intelligence (ELINT).
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT). The technical and intelligence information derived from foreign, noncommunications, electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive sources.
Emission Control (EMCON). The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to:
Optimize command and control capabilities while utilizing operations security (OPSEC) to minimize the possibility of detection by enemy sensors.
Minimize mutual interference among friendly systems.
Execute a military deception plan.
Frequency Deconfliction. The process of optimizing the usage of the frequency spectrum incorporating both the requirements of Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) and EC operations.
Interference. A variety of effects occurring when two or more wave trains of light or radio waves arrive at the same point simultaneously.
Intrusion. The intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner with the objective of deceiving operators or causing confusion (AFR 55-3).
Meaconing. A system of receiving radio beacon signals and rebroadcasting them on the same frequency to confuse navigation. The meaconing stations cause inaccurate bearings to be obtained by aircraft or ground stations.
Military Deception. Actions executed to mislead foreign decision makers, causing them to derive and accept desired appreciations of military capabilities, intentions, operations, or other activities that evoke foreign actions which contribute to the originator's objective.
Passive Detection. Use of electronic support measures (ESM) enabling detection of an emitter without the target emitter being aware of the detection system.
Radio Deception. The employment of radio to deceive the enemy. Radio deception includes sending false dispatches, using deceptive headings, employing enemy callsigns, etcetera.
Rules of Engagement (ROE). Directives issued by a competent military authority to delineate the circumstances and limitations under which forces will initiate or continue combat engagement with other forces they might encounter.
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT). A category of intelligence information comprising all communications intelligence, electronic intelligence, and telemetry intelligence.
Spot Jamming. The jamming of a specific channel or frequency.
Sweep Jamming. A narrow band of jamming that is swept back and forth over a relatively wide operating band of frequencies.
C3CM indoctrination and training are key considerations in all major Air Force exercises. According to AFR 55-50 and AFR 23-30, ESC is responsible for developing and fielding a RED FORCE capability to stress electronic systems and operations during training, exercises, and test and evaluation efforts. The objective of ESC RED FORCE training is to increase the United States' and its allied combat force capability to operate in a hostile electromagnetic environment.
HQ ESC/DO (Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Operations) will:
Ensure that RED FORCE operations are provided to major commands (MAJCOM) and separate operating agencies (SOA) to support training, exercise, and test and evaluation objectives by surveying all MAJCOMs and SOAs each year to determine worldwide RED FORCE training requirements for the forthcoming fiscal year.
Coordinate annual tasking with the appropriate ESC division headquarters; HQ Continental Electronic Security Division (HQ CESD), HQ European Electronic Security Division (HQ EESD), HQ Pacific Electronic Security Division (HQ PESD).
Provide policy, procedural, operational, and technical guidance to ESC RED FORCE elements.
Direct RED FORCE personnel and equipment augmentation between theaters as required.
Program for additional resources required for RED FORCE operations.
AFEWC/IN (Air Force Electronic Warfare Center, Directorate of Intelligence), upon request will:
Provide radio-electronic combat threat data and briefings consisting of enemy capabilities, tactics, and doctrine to assist RED FORCE assets in realistically applying jamming, disruption, and intrusion techniques. To determine realistic application of RED FORCE operations, requests for threat assessments must include data such as the activity scenario, learning objectives, and participating organizations.
Brief exercise and test participants as required.
CESD, EESD, and PESD will:
Manage RED FORCE operations within their area of responsibility.
Schedule RED FORCE training missions according to the yearly requirements listing provided by HQ ESC/DO.
Serve as the theater focal point for all short-notice and out-of-cycle RED FORCE training requests and ensure HQ ESC/DO is advised on all tasking accepted and declined.
Direct personnel and equipment augmentation within theater as required.
Ensure that this regulation is implemented at the unit level.
Approve or disapprove unit requests to waiver controller grade-level requirements.
ESC RED FORCE units will:
Tailor RED FORCE operations to best support the stated training or test requirements and objectives.
Advise their division or wing:
When manpower or equipment is not available to meet mission tasking.
When customer requirements are significantly beyond those specified in the original tasking.
When requirements are beyond element supportability.
Of all direct requests (that is, out-of-cycle requests) received.
Establish a training program and evaluation procedures according to ESCR 50-1 to ensure thatall RED FORCE personnel attain and maintain proficiency.
Develop a handbook or checklist for each operator and controller position for each RED FORCE system.
Establish sufficient operating instructions (OI) to document local procedures for conducting training, quality control, safety, reporting of emergency distress signals, mission management, position handbook maintenance, and magnetic mediums control.
Establish folders for all RED FORCE missions tasked; as a minimum include tasking, mission coordination, and mission-generated products and reports.
RED FORCE controllers will:
Coordinate with the supported commander or operations point of contact to determine mission priorities, rules of engagement, scope of operations, and reporting or feedback vehicles.
Ensure that all frequencies, nets, and radar bands targeted for RED FORCE activity have been approved in writing by the appropriate agency for EC activity.
Ensure that all tasked RED FORCE missions are properly planned, manned, documented, quality controlled, and the results reported to the supported and tasking agencies.
Ensure that all planning and coordination tasks, such as temporary duty (TDY) orders request, billeting arrangements, and clearance messages, are handled in a timely manner and documented.
In conjunction with maintenance personnel, ensure that all mission equipment is properly set up or torn down and access to the operations area is limited to essential personnel.
Ensure that all mission personnel are briefed prior to the start of the mission on, as a minimum, the following areas:
Mission objectives.
ROES.
Emergency and distress reporting procedures.
Provide RED FORCE briefings to the supported commanders as required.
Ensure that all RED FORCE systems are under the direct and continual control of a qualified RED FORCE controller.
Direct RED FORCE operations against those communications and frequencies authorized for RED FORCE jamming and intrusion activity.
Not conduct RED FORCE operations against any operation or during any situation that presents or leads to a safety of flight hazard.
RED FORCE operators will:
Perform RED FORCE operations as tasked according to the established ROES.
Perform operations site set up and tear down under the direct supervision of a qualified controller or maintenance technician.
Perform related duties, as directed by the assigned mission controller, to ensure successful mission completion.
Tasking Procedures:
HQ ESC/DO will solicit requirements for RED FORCE training for the forthcoming fiscal year from all MAJCOMs and SOAs no later than 15 February of each year. To ensure optimum use of RED FORCE assets, prioritized tasking must be accomplished by the requesting agency in coordination with the appropriate division headquarters. RED FORCE requirements will be based on the following priority listing:
JCS exercises.
MAJCOM exercises.
Operational test and evaluation activities.
Tactical evaluation (TAC EVAL) support.
Numbered Air Force level exercises.
All others.
All MAJCOMs and SOAs must respond to the appropriate ESC division and provide an information copy to HQ ESC/DO with requests for RED FORCE support by 1 April of each year. All replies must identify test and exercise identifiers and names, sponsoring agency, dates, locations, and the frequency band designator targeted for RED FORCE activity.
Upon receipt of all MAJCOM and SOA inputs, each division will forward to HQ ESC/DOO (Current Operations Directorate) a prioritized list of the RED FORCE tasking they intend to fulfill for the next fiscal year for approval no later than 15 June.
Unforseen circumstances and priority out-of-cycle requests could force changes to tasking at a later date. Appropriate divisions should establish procedures to review their tasking on a regular basis (for example, quarterly) to determine if an opportunity exists to accomplish a request that had been omitted from the annual tasking list. If so, the appropriate divisions can work directly with the requestor to determine if the request still exists and can be added to the schedule.
Occasionally, MAJCOM RED FORCE requirements arise which have not been previously scheduled. Submit these requirements to the ESC division responsible for the affected area with an information copy to HQ ESC/DOO. If the mission requires operations of more than one division, send the request to HQ ESC/DOO and the affected divisions. Additionally, organizations which are colocated with RED FORCE elements may submit unscheduled short-notice requirements directly to the ESC RED FORCE elements. However, the affected unit will notify the appropriate division upon accepting any such request.
Mission Establishment. Division headquarters will assign each tasked RED FORCE request with a mission designator. Mission designators will consist of a three-letter abbreviation followed by a three-digit "one-up" number from 201 through 299.
Mission designators are assigned as follows:
CES--HQ Continental Electronic Security Division
EES--HQ European Electronic Security Division
PAC--HQ Pacific Electronic Security Division
ROK--6903 ESG (6903d Electronic Security Group)
HAW--6924 ESG (6924th Electronic Security Group)
EDF--6981 ESG (6981st Electronic Security Group)
OKI--6990 ESS (6990th Electronic Security Squadron)
BKS--6906 ESS (6906th Electronic Security Squadron)
MEH--6914 ESS (6914th Electronic Security Squadron)
PHI--6922 ESS (6922d Electronic Security Squadron)
EIL--6985 ESS (6985th Electronic Security Squadron)
NEL--Det 3, CESD (Detachment 3, Continental Electronic Security Division)
If two or more elements are tasked to support a mission within one theater, the appropriate division headquarters will designate an executive for that mission, and all participating units will show the tasker's mission designator on all correspondence.
If two or more elements are tasked to support a mission occurring in different theaters, HQ ESC/DOOE (Electronic Combat Division) will assign an executive element. The following are examples of this system:
OKI 201-89 (the first RED FORCE mission tasked by PESD to the 6990 ESS in fiscal year (FY) 89).
MEH 222-89 (the 22d RED FORCE mission tasked by EESD to the 6914 ESS in FY 90).
NEL 207-89 (seventh RED FORCE mission tasked by CESD involving Det 3 and the 6906 ESS in which Det 3 is designated the executive element).
Upon receipt of the quarterly tasking from the divisions', each RED FORCE element will prepare and use mission planning checklists to ensure that all necessary actions to accomplish the mission are performed and documented. Units should consider issuing a formal mission plan, when necessary, to ensure thorough and documented mission planning. The planning actions include, as a minimum, the following:
Mission objectives, scenario, locations, ROEs,and waivers, if applicable.
Frequency allocation and ECM clearance approval.
Equipment and personnel requirements.
Maintenance and other support (for example; parts, fuel, administrative supplies and support, and transportation).
TDY orders, billeting, and clearance messages.
Feedback vehicle, addresses, and timeliness.
Briefing requirements, to include Radioelectronic Combat (REC) threat as appropriate.
Unit Operations Training. Unit Operations Training will review individual personnel training records to determine if the individual possesses the minimum prerequisite qualifications before they enter into a training program for a RED FORCE position (that is, operator or controller).
RED FORCE Operator Prerequisites. The minimum RED FORCE operator prerequisites are:
A 209XO (Defensive Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasures (DC3CM) technician) assigned to a unit with both a communications security (COMSEC) and RED FORCE mission must be qualified in a COMSEC position at that unit before training for a RED FORCE operator position. At times, RED FORCE mission tasking and unit manning may require exceptions. RED FORCE mission requirements must be weighed against COMSEC mission requirements. If a unit determines mission requirements and manning requires entering a 209XO with no COMSEC qualification into RED FORCE operator training, that unit may do so with the written approval of the unit Director of Operations (DO). File a copy of the DO's waiver in the individual's training record.
This prerequisite will not apply if the individual:
Was a qualified RED FORCE operator or controller within the last
90 days of the last duty assignment. The unit will determine if the individual can be initially assigned as an operator or controller with only minimal training on local procedures. The unit's DO will determine, in writing, that assigning the individual to a RED FORCE position is appropriate.
Was assigned to the unit as an A209XO to fill an authorized airborne RED FORCE position.
Individuals must be qualified to drive the prime mover vehicles with associated tows.
Controller Prerequisites. To fill this position, all personnel must be qualified RED FORCE operators (NONWAIVERABLE) and at least staff sergeants (E-5) before entering training for the controller duty position. Individuals nominated for entry into controller training must be approved by the unit's DO before training can begin.
RED FORCE operators and controllers will conduct jamming and disruption operations to meet activity objectives, according to the established ROE, and as realistically as possible.
If in doubt about a situation DO NOT attempt any jamming or deception. This applies to operators and controllers.
ALL RED FORCE activity will terminate immediately upon hearing "MAYDAY," "SAFETY, SAFETY," or any other precoordinated signal or codeword designated to terminate RED FORCE operations. Jamming and deception operations may be resumed at the discretion of the controlling agency (that is, ground control intercept (GCI) or airborne controlling element) or the RED FORCE controller after ensuring that resumption of RED FORCE operations will not pose any hazard to the safety of flight.
Direct RED FORCE operations against only those communications and frequencies authorized.
Tailor RED FORCE operations to the level of the operation to meet activity objectives, dependent upon scenario and training goals. Levels of operation must be established to demonstrate varying degrees of intensity from orientation to complete communications, radar, and identification, friend or foe (IFF) denial. Attachment 1 is an example of how to establish these levels for communications jamming in an air-to-air, air-to-ground, or ground-to-air environments.
RED FORCE systems will be manned to effectively and safely conduct operations as tasked.
Ensure that all RED FORCE assets are under the control of a qualified RED FORCE controller.
Ensure that only RED FORCE qualified personnel or personnel formally entered into RED FORCE training are assigned to fill RED FORCE mission positions. All personnel must meet the training requirements according to ESCR 50-1 and this regulation. Trainees must be under the direct control of an individual qualified for that position.
Record all RED FORCE activity on magnetic tapes unless the system does not have a recording capability. All magnetic tapes are UNCLASSIFIED and FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY unless an analytical comment is recorded on that tape revealing jamming success or a weapon system's capabilities or limitations.
Tape Numbering. Use a unique numbering system for each RED FORCE mission. If operations are conducted at different sites to support the same activity, each location will use a unique numbering system.
Tape Identification. All operational tapes will have the appropriate classification markings and identification data marked on both the recorded tape and the tape container. Use ESC Form 32, Tape Label. Identification data will consist of.
Tape number and position designator.
Mission designator.
Operating location.
Date.
Time on position.
Time off position.
Operator or controller identification.
Tape Removal. Remove tapes from operating positions at the end of each duty day. For 24-hour operations, remove the tapes at 2359 Local or 2359 Zulu, as desired. Once a time has been set, this time will be used throughout the mission.
Tape Disposition Instructions. All magnetic tapes will be degaussed according to AFR 1250, Vol 11 unless:
A unique operational requirement dictates they not be degaussed as scheduled.
They contain information which may prove beneficial to an accident review board or any other type investigation, inquiry or review board.
ESC Form 113, Jamming/Deception Log. RED FORCE operators will use ESC Form 113 to summarize RED FORCE activities.
The ESC Forms 113 must include callsigns, frequencies, activity time, and any other appropriate identifying data. Include in remarks sections the number of jamming and imitative communications deception (ICD) attempts, authentications, chattermarks, coverwords, and any significant target actions.
Mark and control all ESC Forms 113 the same as the associated tapes. However, file copies of those ESC Forms 113 that contain information which may prove beneficial to an accident review board or any other type of investigation in the mission folder.
Reporting Emergency and Distress Signals. Each RED FORCE unit will establish local procedures to handle emergency and distress signals.
It is essential to our effort that all RED FORCE reporting must be timely, accurate, and comprehensive. When possible, RED FORCE elements will conduct daily debriefs with targeted personnel to ascertain the effectiveness of operations, validate observations, and make adjustments to the training to best suit the supported commander's training needs. Aircrew feedback and debriefs should be incorporated into the After-Action Report (AAR).
After-Actions Report (AAR). This report provides the supported commander with an overall summary of all tasked RED FORCE operations. This report must include:
Tasking and objectives, concepts of operations (specify how systems were employed to accomplish the objectives).
ROEs and any deviations from the standard ROE..
Highlights of significant events, debriefing comments, and lessons learned.
Addressees. AARs are distributed outside and within ESC channels. Outside of ESC channels, the supported commander will determine report
addressees; within ESC channels, address AARs to HQ ESC DO/DOO/DOOE (RED FORCE)/DOXR (Command Exercises), the division headquarters, appropriate wing, and other ESC RED FORCE elements.
Classification. Classify the report according to the ESC RED FORCE Classification Guide and AFR 55-50, (attachment 1).
Format. See attachment 2 for report format.
Monthly Activity Report (MAR). Report RED FORCE activities in the MAR as specified in ESCR 56-1. This report is used to keep HQ ESC, division headquarters, and the wings informed of operations completed during a particular month and the projected mission schedule for the next 3month period. Send the MAR electrically to HQ ESC /DOOS (COMSEC Assessment)/ DOOE/DOXR by the 15th of each month. ESCR 56-1 provides addressee and format instructions for this report.
Emergency and Distress Signals and Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference (MIJI) Reporting. Each RED FORCE unit will establish local procedures to handle and report emergency, distress signals, and MIJI.
QC is necessary to ensure that all aspects of RED FORCE operations are of the highest caliber. To attain and maintain the excellent standards expected, all RED FORCE elements will perform at least one QC evaluation of all products generated (for example, tapes, ESC Forms 113, and reports) by each operator and controller during a mission. QC of ESC Forms 113 is not required for systems with no recording capability. All RED FORCE reports will receive a QC check before release. Use the Prerelease QC stamp (attachment 3) to ensure that each report is factual, free of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, organization, format, and typing. Additionally, all reports will have an after-the-fact formal QC evaluation to ensure the report meets applicable standards. RED FORCE elements will maintain all QC documentation and must ensure that all QC documentation, reports, and individual QCs are available during unit effectiveness inspections or staff assistance visits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and local Ols. When establishing a QC program, include the following areas as a minimum:
RED FORCE operator will ensure that:
Operations are conducted according to established ROE.
Radio signals or frequencies are properly tuned.
Operator deception transmissions are clear, concise, and do not pose a safety hazard.
ESC Forms 113 are accurately completed, legible, and contain sufficient information to support reporting and feedback activities.
Operators can identify and respond to unsafe situations and emergency distress signals.
Documents are properly classified.
RED FORCE controllers will ensure that:
RED FORCE operations are conducted according to tasking and applicable ROES.
RED FORCE reports are properly classified, timely and accurately submitted, and contain only pertinent information.
ESC Form 113, Jamming/Deception Log.
TO 6200TFTS CLARK AB RP//CC//
INFO HQ ESC KELLY AFB TX//DO/DOO/DOE/DOXR//
HQ PESD HICKAM AFB HI//DOW//
6990ESG OKINAWA JA//DOS//
6903ESG OSAN AB KOR//DOS//
SECRET NOFORN
SUBJ: COPE THUNDER (CT) 90-1 AFTER ACTION REPORT SAMPLE (U)
1. (U) TASKING AND OBJECTIVE. 6922 ESS ELECTRONIC COMBAT OPERATIONS
SECTION WAS TASKED BY CINCPAC EXPLAN C-108 AND HQ PESD MSG, 042148Z AUG 89,
TO SUPPORT CT 90-01. OBJECTIVE WAS TO PREPARE AIRCREWS FOR
GROUND-BASED HOSTILE EW ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EW COUNTERMEASURES,
SUCH AS CHATTERMARK, BREVITY, AUTHENTICATION, TERRAIN MASKING, AND BURN
THROUGH COULD BE EMPLOYED.
2. (U) CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS. (PROPER CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNED BY CONTENT)
THREE COMJAM SYSTEMS WERE EMPLOYED TO SUPPORT TRAINING OBJECTIVE.
MANUAL VHF/UHF SYSTEM WAS LOCATED AT WALLACE AS PRIMARILY TARGETING
BLUE GCI COMMUNICATIONS ORIGINATING FROM WALLACE GCI FACILITY AND
PRIMARY GCI COMMUNICATIONS FROM AWACS WHICH WAS ON ORBIT
APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES EAST OF WALLACE AS. AN AUTOMATIC VHF/UHF JAMMER
THIS SYSTEM WERE INTERPLANE COMMUNICATIONS DURING AIR-TO-AIR
ENGAGEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS USED FOR THE STRIKE PACKAGE
PREPARING TO INGRESS THE PRIMARY TARGET AREA. THE SYSTEMS AT WALLACE
AS AND IBA SIMULATED 30 PERCENT OF TEH CAPABILITY OF THE (ENTER
APPROPRIATE THREAT SYSTEM) GROUND-BASED JAMMERS NORMALLY ASSIGNED
TO A FORWARD ARMY BATTALION.
3. (U) RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. JOINT REGULATION 55-79, PACAF CHAPTER 7, RULES
OF ENGAGEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING/IMITATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
DECEPTION (CJ/ICD) TRAINING WERE ADHERED TO, WITH WAIVERS APPROVED FOR
CJ/ICD WITHIN 10NM OF MERGE PLOTS AND AIR-TO-AIR REFUELING ACTIVITY. A
BUILDING BLOCK APPROACH WAS UTILIZED. DAYS 1-3 WERE LEVEL I, DAY 4 WAS
LEVEL II/W, DAY 5-10 WERE LEVEL III/W. JAMMING WAS AUTHORIZED AGAINST HAVE
QUICK ON ALL DAYS. ALL BLUE GCI AND ITERPLANE FREQUENCIES WERE CLEARED
FOR CJ/ICD DURING ALL PACKAGES. CLEARANCE FROM THE MISSION DIRECTOR WAS
REQUIRED TO WORK AIR-TO-GROUND AND STRIKE FREQUENCIES.
4. (U) SIGNIFICANT EVENTS. BREVITY APPEARED TO BE THE PRIMARY
COUNTERMEASURE THROUGHTOUT THE ENTIRE EXERCISE. DEBRIEFS WITH F-15
OCA MISSION COMMANDERS FROM DALLAS, DEMON, AND SNIPER FLIGHT INDICATED
THAT ICD CONDUCTED TRAINING WAS BENEFICIAL.
5. (U) POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS REPORT IS 6922ESS/DOS, MSGT OTIS R.
NEEDLEMAN, DSN 349-0235
DECL: OADR
1. Prerelease QC of Reports. This function is completed prior to issuing the report. These reports are highly visible, and recipients are often the senior decision makers. Any error, no matter how seemingly insignificant, may lessen the entire report's credibility. Therefore, each report must be factual and free of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, organization, format, and typing. Prior to release, use a prerelease QC stamp as a guide to ensure that products issued during the missions meet quality control standards. The stamp, in the form of a checklist, documents the review and, in the case of electronic message preparation and forwarding, documents release authority. This stamp will contain the following information:
a. Originator.
b. Addressees.
c. Subject and serialization.
d. Classification.
e. Format.
f. Criterions.
g. Content accuracy.
h. Annex and attachment.
i. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
j. Signature element.
k. Classification and downgrading instructions.
l. Review.
m. Final review (following corrections).
2. Compare the report's contents against the traffic released and ensure that a copy of the report containing the prerelease stamp is included in the mission folder.