Force Packaging

Overview

• Force Packaging

• Principles of War

• Process of Force Packaging

• Developing Packages

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.

MOM USE SOS• Mass• Objective• Maneuver• Unity of Command• Surprise• Economy of Force• Security• Offensive• Simplicity

Principles of War

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

Principles of War

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Choose Weapon

• JDAM

Choose Weapon

• JDAM

Choose Weapon

• Small Diameter Bomb

Choose Weapon

• Small Diameter Bomb

• 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

Coordinating HD/LD Support

• Aerial Refueling

• Navigation and Positioning

• Command & Control

• Weather

• Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR)

• Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)

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

IngressPoint

EgressPoint

SplitPoint

RendezvousPoint

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

AFEX – Game Settings

Functional Team Divisions:Air Superiority – Patrick AFBF-22, F-15C, F-16C Block 30Global Integrated ISR – Tyndall AFBRQ-4, E-3, U-2S, RC-135V, F-16CJ, EA-6B, EC-130HGlobal Precision Attack (Global Attack) – Moody AFBB-1B, B-2, B-52HAgile 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

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

Summary

• Force Packaging• Principles of War• Process of Force Packaging• Developing Packages