1. Force Packaging

2. Overview Principles of War Process of Force Packaging Developing Packages

3. What is Force Packaging? Airpower, producing synergistic effects A well-coordinated force, exceeding the effects of forces employed individually Each member of the team, carrying out a specific mission role based on unique system capabilities The integration of different weapon systems, each performing diverse functions of air and space power, to achieve the desired effects of a mission.

4. MOM USE SOS Mass Objective Maneuver Unity of Command Surprise Economy of Force Security Offensive Simplicity Principles of War

5. MOM USE SOS Mass: Concentrating the effects of air and space power at the most advantageous place and time to achieve decisive results Objective: Directing military operations toward a defined and attainable objective that contributes to strategic, operational, and tactical aims. Maneuver: Places the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power in a multidimensional combat space. Principles of War

6. MOM USE SOS Unity of Command: Unity of command ensures concentration of effort for every objective under one responsible commander. Surprise: Leveraging the security principle by attacking the enemy at a time, place, or in a manner for which they are not prepared. Economy of Force: Judicious employment and distribution of forces.

7. Principles of War MOM USE SOS Security: Enhancing our freedom of action by reducing the vulnerability of friendly forces Offensive: The purpose of an offensive action is to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. Simplicity: Avoids unnecessary complexity in organizing, preparing, planning, and conducting military operations.

8. Process of Force Packaging 1) Given target, determine desired effect 2) Choose weapon for effect and compatible platforms to deliver weapons 3) Identify threats and plan to counter them 4) Coordinate High Demand/Low Density (HD/LD) Support for package

9. Determine Effect Given a target and possible aim points, match compatible weapons for that target aim point characteristics to achieve the desired effect Hard Targets (Bunker) Soft Targets (Trucks) Area Targets (Infantry) Point Targets (Bridge)

10. Choose Weapon Which weapon is needed to cause desired effect -Analysis of target characteristics and effect What weapon system can deliver that weapon -What are that aircraft system’s limitations (max payload, range, sensors, airspeed) Determine sufficient quantity of weapons to achieve desired effect -Number and type of compatible primary aircraft with compatible Standard Conventional Load

11. Choose Weapon JDAM

12. Choose Weapon JDAM

13. Choose Weapon Small Diameter Bomb

14. Choose Weapon Small Diameter Bomb

15. What are the characteristics and limitations of the delivery weapon system? What are the capabilities and limitations of the threat? Is the threat a target that another package can attack? How will strike planning neutralize threat capability? Identify Threats

16. Coordinating HD/LD Support Coordinating HD/LD Support Aerial Refueling Navigation and Positioning Command & Control Weather Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR) Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)

17. Developing Effective Packages Decide the desired effect for the chosen target Choose weapon that can best achieve the desired effect Define the enemy threat Add necessary support elements Determine Order of Battle, and build Air Tasking Order (ATO) – Target Sequence and Positioning of all necessary parts Coordination and Planning – Routing: Rendezvous Point, Split Point, Ingress and Egress Routes

18. Ingress Point Egress Point Split Point Rendezvous Point

19. Developing Effective Packages Decide the desired effect for the chosen target Choose weapon that can best achieve the desired effect Define the enemy threat Add necessary support elements Determine Order of Battle, and build Air Tasking Order (ATO) – Target Sequence and Positioning of all necessary parts Coordination and Planning – Routing: Rendezvous Point, Split Point, Ingress and Egress Routes

20. AFEX – Game Settings Functional Team Divisions: Air Superiority – Patrick AFB F-22, F-15C, F-16C Block 30 Global Integrated ISR – Tyndall AFB RQ-4, E-3, U-2S, RC-135V, F-16CJ, EA-6B, EC-130H Global Precision Attack (Global Attack) – Moody AFB B-1B, B-2, B-52H Agile Combat Support (Precision Engagement) – MacDill AFB: F-15E, F-16CG Rapid Global Mobility (Air Mobility) – Savannah AFB (Charleston): C-17, C-5, C-130E/J, KC-135, KC-10 SO (Special Operations) – Homestead AFB CV-22, MC-130P, HH-60G, AC-130U

21. Basic Recommended Actions Establish C2 Establish Air, Space, and Cyber Superiority Employ Precision Attack & Special Operations Disrupt / Degrade enemy C2 Employ Rapid Global Mobility Extend range and endurance of friendly air ops Leverage ISR, and Plan for Personnel Recovery Provide additional support as required

22. Summary Force Packaging Principles of War Process of Force Packaging Developing Packages