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COMPTUEX/JTFEX EA/OEA Final Chapter 22.3.2.12 Counter Special Operations Force (CSOF)CSOF operations are similar in nature to GANGPLANK operations. They are a reactionary attackprosecuted by an airborne platform, except that the target is aseaborne unit of special operations landing forces. CSOFoperations occur in W-291 and SHOBA. Often times they aresimulated events.The participants in CSOF operations include:Small OPFOR boat(s)Strike Fighter aircraft2.3.2.13 Sea Surface Control (SSC)SSC operations involve aircraft, typically FA-18 hornets, performing reconnaissance of the surroundingbattlespace. Under the direction of the Sea Combat Commander, the airborne assets investigate surfacecontacts of interest and attempt to identify, via onboard sensors or cameras, the type, course, speed, name,and other pertinent data about the ship of interest. Due to the curvature of the earth, surface assets arelimited in their ability to see over the horizon. The airborne assets, due to their speed and altitude, cancover great distances in relatively short periods of time and see far beyond the capabilities of the surfaceship. This enables them to report contacts that cannot be seen by ships. By using airborne assets, the SeaCombat Commander, in effect, is able to see beyond the horizon and develop a clearer tactical picturewell in advance. SSC operations occur in the SOCAL OPAREA throughout W-291.The participants in a SSC operation include:Strike Fighter aircraftShip(s)2.3.2.14 Maritime InterdictionMaritime Interdiction is a coordinated pre-planned pre-emptive attack against multiple surface and aircontacts with the objective of delivering a decisive blow to enemy forces. Maritime Interdiction occurs inthe SOCAL OPAREA throughout W-291.The typical participants in Maritime Interdiction include:Strike Fighter aircraft (including EA-6B and E-2C aircraft)OPFOR aircraftShip(s)Surface OPFOR2.3.2.15 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)MPA operations utilize P-3C Orion aircraft conducting generalsearch, localization, identification and tracking operations throughoutW-291. P-3C Orion aircraft typically fly at lower altitudes and arecapable of staying airborne for extended periods of time. Due to themany sensors onboard, the aircraft are able to perform a variety ofmissions and function well as a reconnaissance platform.Additionally, when airborne, they act as a deterrent to potentiallyhostile submarines.February 2007 2-24