ATP-27 (C) AJP-3.3.2 Air Interdiction and Close Air Support

1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDATP-27 (C) INTERDICTIONANDCLOSE AIR SUPPORTNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- I - ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDATP-27 (C) INTERDICTIONANDCLOSE AIR SUPPORTJune 1999 NATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- II - ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDF eedbackAny comments concerning this publication should be directed to:NATO/ MASBld Leopold III1110 - Brussels, BENATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- III - ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDNORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATIONMILITARY AGENCY FOR STANDARDIZATION (MAS)NATO LETTER OF PROMULGATIONJune 19991. ATP-27 (C) - AIR Interdiction AND Close AIR Support is a NATOUNCLASSIFIED publication. The agreement of nations to use this publication is recorded inSTANAG ATP-27 (C) is effective on a date to be promulgated by the Air Board, Military Agency forStandardization.

2 When made effective it shall supersede ATP-27 (B) which shall be destroyed inaccordance with the local procedure for the destruction of GR NHEIMM ajor General, NOAFC hairman MASNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- IV - ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDATP-27(C) INTERDICTIONANDCLOSE AIR SUPPORTA llied Tactical Publication-27(C) ( ATP-27 (C)) Air Interdiction and Close Air Support ,which is effective on a date to be announced byThe Air Board, Military Agency for Standardisation NATO Headquartersis promulgated:As directedby the Chiefs of StaffA A MiltonMajor GeneralDirector General joint Doctrine and ConceptsMinistry of DefenceNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- V -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDCHAPTERRECORD OF RESERVATION BY NATIONS1 None2CA, SP3 None4 None5 NoneAnnex ANoneAnnex BNoneNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- VI -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDNATIONRESERVATIONSCAThe definition of Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) found in ATP-27 (C) was proposed by the MAS AOWG in May 1998.

3 This definitionwas reviewed by the MAS ARTY WG in November 1998 and was notaccepted. Until consensus is achieved, the primary definition of theFSCL should be considered as the one contained in the AAP-6, NATOG lossary of Terms and will participate with ADP formatted messages on a trial basis onlyuntil experience has been gained on practicability of the ATP-27 (C)- VII -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED(Reverse blank)RECORD OF CHANGES AND AMENDMENTSC hange Numberand DateDateEnteredEffectiveDateBy whom Entered(Signature, Rank/ Grade)NATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- VIII -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED(Reverse blank)(INTENTIONALLY BLANK)NATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)

4 - IX -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDT able of ContentsChapter 1 -Introduction101 Origin1 - 1102 Aim1 - 1103 Scope1 - 1104 Application1 - 1105 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations1 - 1106 Related Publications1 - 2 Chapter 2 -Concept of Air Interdiction and Close Air Support201 Scope2 - 1202 Definitions2 - 1203 joint Campaign Structure2 - 2204 Air Command and Control Structure2 - 3205 Air Interdiction and Close Air Support in the joint Campaign2 - 4206 Fire Support Coordination2 - 5207 Targeting and Apportionment2 - 6 Figure 2 - 1 Air Interdiction and Close Air Support in the joint CampaignFigure 2 - 2 Air Interdiction and Close Air Support Planning ProcessChapter 3 -Air Interdiction301 Interdiction3 - 1302 Use of Air Interdiction3 - 1303 Organization3 - 2304 Control and Coordination of Air

5 Interdiction3 - 2305 Air Interdiction Planning and Targeting Process3 - 3 Chapter 4 - Close Air Support401 Use of Close Air Support4 - 1402 Organization4 - 2403 Control4 - 3 Figure 4 - 1 Management of Preplanned Close Air SupportFigure 4 - 2 Immediate Close Air Support Request ChannelsNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)- X -ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDC hapter 5 -Supporting Operations501 General5 - 1502 Electronic Warfare5 - 1503 Air-to-Air Refuelling5 - 2504 Suppression of Enemy Air Defences5 - 2505 Reconnaissance and Surveillance5 - 2506 Special Operations5 - 3507 Ground Manoeuvre5 - 3 Annex AGlossary of Terms and DefinitionsA - 1 Annex BAbbreviationsB - 1 NATO/PfP ATP-27 (C) Chapter 11-1 ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDC hapter Tactical Publication (ATP) 27 (C), Air Interdiction (AI) and Close Air Support (CAS)supersedes ATP-27 (B) - Offensive Air Support (OAS)

6 - as a result of a NATO decision to no longeruse the terms OAS and Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI). It is based on general doctrine andfundamental considerations contained in allied joint Publication (AJP) 01, allied joint aim of this publication is to define allied joint operational doctrine on the use of air powerfor AI and CAS and to provide a basis for subordinate implementing scope of this publication is limited to AI, CAS and directly related activities as part of AntiSurface Force Air Operations (ASFAO) outlined in AJP-01 and other AJPs concerning joint operations, forthcoming publication provides doctrinal guidance for commanders and their staffs in the planning,coordination and execution of AI and , Definitions and list of terms and definitions pertinent to this document has been consolidated under a Glossaryat Annex A.

7 A list of abbreviations pertinent to this document has been consolidated at Annex ATP-27 (C) Chapter 11-2 ORIGINALNATO/PfP PublicationsAJP-01 allied joint DoctrineATP-10 Search and RescueATP-33 NATO Tactical Air DoctrineATP-34 Tactical Air Support for Maritime Operations (TASMO)ATP-35 Land Force Tactical DoctrineATP-40 Doctrine for Airspace Control in Times of Crisis and WarATP-41 Airmobile OperationsATP-42 Counter Air OperationsATP-44 Electronic Warfare (EW) in Air OperationsATP-47 Handbook for Air Reconnaissance Tasking and ReportingATP-49 Use of Helicopters in Land OperationsATP-56 Air-to-Air RefuellingATP-61 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Support to allied JointOperationsATP-63 Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Close Air SupportOperationsAPP-8 allied Tactical Air Messages (Formatted and Structured)AAP-6 NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions (English and French)STANAG 3797 Minimum Qualifications for Forward Air ControllersNATO/PfP ATP-27 (C)

8 Chapter 22-1 ORIGINALNATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIEDC hapter 2 RConcept of Air Interdiction and Close Air air operations may be conducted in Support of the joint campaign under the direction of aCommander allied joint Force (COMAJF). These operations include ASFAO. ASFAO consist ofmissions conducted to destroy, neutralize or delay the enemy. They may or may not be conducted inclose proximity to friendly forces. AI and CAS are part of chapter covers the most important definitions related to AI and CAS, describes theapplication of these operations and the basic command and control structure as far as it is common practicable, definitions which are pertinent to AI and CAS are quoted verbatim from theirsource documents.

9 Their significance and interpretation in an operational context is covered in therelevant Interdiction . Air operations conducted to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy s militarypotential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces at such distance fromfriendly forces that detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forcesis not required (AAP-6). Air Support . Air action against hostile targets which are in Close proximity to friendlyforces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of thoseforces (AAP-6).

10 Support Coordination Line (FSCL).RNOTE:The present definition of the FSCL in AAP-6 does not meet current or emergingdoctrine requirements. For the purpose of this document, the following newdefinition will be line established by a surface force commander to denote coordination requirements for fire by otherforce elements which may affect his current operations. The FSCL applies to fire of air, ground or seaweapon systems using any type of ammunition against surface targets. Within an Area of Operations(AO) the associated surface force commander is responsible for establishing any FSCL.