FM 100-103: Army Air Space Command and Control in a Combat Zone

FM 100-103 Army Air Space Command and Control in a Combat Zone

FM 100-103

Army Air Space Command and Control in a Combat Zone

Army · FM · Oct 1987 · 114 pages

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A characteristic of the US Army's warfighting doctrine is its offensive spirit. To conduct successful battles and engagements, US forces must gain the initiative and thus set the terms of battle. This requires an increased emphasis on the principle of maneuver. The ability to maneuver allows the Army to place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power. Airspace provides an added dimension to maneuver by supporting firepower, protection, intelligence, and air operations. The use of airspace to enhance maneuver requires its unconstrained use by all elements of the combined arms and supporting services. Airspace control promotes the effective, unconstrained, safe, and flexible use of airspace. The Army airspace command and control (A2C 2) system is responsible for accomplishing the airspace control function.

DesignationFM 100-103

EditionOct 1987

StatusSuperseded

Pages114

FunctionAviation

CollectionRecent Archive

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 13

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