JP 3-52, Joint Airspace Control - Defense Technical Information ...

Glossaryairspace coordinating measures. Measures employed to facilitate the efficient use ofairspace to accomplish missions and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendlyforces. Also called ACMs. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-52)airspace coordination area. A three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area,established by the appropriate ground commander, in which friendly aircraft arereasonably safe from friendly surface fires. The airspace coordination area may beformal or informal. Also called ACA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-09.3)airspace management. The coordination, integration, and regulation of the use ofairspace of defined dimensions. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-52)airspace restrictions. None. (Upon approval of this revision, this term and its definitionwill be removed from JP 1-02.)air space warning area. None. (Upon approval of this revision, this term and itsdefinition will be removed from JP 1-02.)air tasking order. A method used to task and disseminate to components, subordinateunits, and command and control agencies projected sorties, capabilities and/or forcesto targets and specific missions. Normally provides specific instructions to includecall signs, targets, controlling agencies, etc., as well as general instructions. Alsocalled ATO. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-30)air traffic control and landing system. None. (Upon approval of this revision, thisterm and its definition will be removed from JP 1-02.)air traffic control center. None. (Upon approval of this revision, this term and itsdefinition will be removed from JP 1-02.)air traffic control facility. None. (Upon approval of this revision, this term and itsdefinition will be removed from JP 1-02.)air traffic controller. An air controller specially trained and certified for civilian airtraffic control. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-52)air traffic identification. None. (Upon approval of this revision, this term and itsdefinition will be removed from JP 1-02.)alerting service. A service provided to notify appropriate organizations regardingaircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such organizations as required.(JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-52)allocation. In a general sense, distribution for employment of limited forces andresources among competing requirements. Specific allocations (e.g., air sorties,GL-6 JP 3-52