Joint Tactical Airstrike Request Form PDF Details

In today's rapidly evolving battlefield environment, the precise coordination and execution of close air support (CAS) missions are critical to the success and safety of ground forces. The Joint Tactical Airstrike Request Form, recognized officially as DD Form 1972, stands at the heart of this coordination, serving as a vital communication bridge between the U.S. Armed Forces on the ground and the air assets above. This document, mandatory for use unless directed otherwise by superior command, outlines the meticulous process through which airstrike requests are made. The form captures essential data ranging from the mission request details, including unit information, mission type (preplanned or immediate), target specifics, and desired outcomes, to the intricate coordination and final approval or disapproval of the airstrike. Additionally, it details the target's location with precision, utilizing multiple coordinates to ensure accuracy, and outlines the ordnance types requested for the mission to achieve the desired effect on the target. This form not only streamlines the process of requesting air support but also ensures that all relevant information is considered to minimize collateral damage and maximize mission effectiveness. Ensuring strict adherence to the guidelines outlined in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Publication and incorporating various checks for approval, the Joint Tactical Airstrike Request Form is a crucial tool in the complex orchestration of modern air-ground operations.

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Appendix D

Joint Tactical Airstrike Request

All U.S. Armed Forces use the JTAR Request Form (DD Form 1972) to request CAS. The use of this form is mandatory unless otherwise authorized by a higher authority. The following para- phrased instructions are included for reference only. A sample JTAR request form is shown in figure D-1.

D -2

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST

See JCS Pub 12, Vol II, for instructions for

preparation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE

1.

UNIT CALLED

 

 

 

THIS IS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REQUEST NUMBER

 

 

 

SENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME

 

BY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

PREPLANNED:

A

 

PRECEDENCE

 

 

 

 

B

 

PRIORITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME

 

BY

 

 

IMMEDIATE:

C

 

PRIORITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TARGET IS / NUMBER OF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

PERS IN OPEN

 

 

 

B

PERS DUG IN

 

 

C

WPNS/MG/RR/AT

 

 

 

D MORTARS, ARTY

 

 

 

 

E

 

AAA ADA

 

 

 

 

 

F

RKTS MISSILE

 

 

G

ARMOR

 

 

 

H

VEHICLES

 

 

3.

I

 

BLDGS

 

 

 

 

 

J

BRIDGES

 

 

K

PILLBOX, BUNKER

 

 

 

L

SUPPLIES, EQUIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M

 

CENTER (CP,COM)

 

 

N

AREA

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

ROUTE

 

 

P

MOVING N S E W

 

 

Q

 

REMARKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TARGET LOCATION IS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECKED

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(COORDINATES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(COORDINATES) (COORDINATES)

 

(COORDINATES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

TGT ELEV

 

F

SHEET NO.

G SERIES

 

 

 

 

H CHART NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TARGET TIME / DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

A

 

ASAP

 

B

NI T

 

 

 

 

 

C AT

 

 

 

 

D

 

TO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

DESIRED ORD / RESULTS

 

 

 

 

 

A ORDNANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

DESTROY

 

C

 

NEUTRALIZE

D HARASS / INTERDICT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINAL CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

A

 

FAC/RABFAC

 

 

B

CALL SIGN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

FREQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

ASRT

 

 

 

 

 

E

*FREQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

FIX / CONT PT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. REMARKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDE / REGT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIVISION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER

Figure D-1. Joint Tactical Airstrike Request Form.

Close Air Support

 

D - 3

 

SECTION II - COORDINATION

9. NGF

 

 

10.

ARTY

 

11. AIO / G - 2 / G - 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. REQUEST

 

 

13.

BY

14. REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISAPPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. RESTRICTIVE FIRE PLAN / AIR PLAN

16. IS IN EFFECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A IS NOT

 

B

NUMBER

A (FROM TIME)

 

 

B (TO TIME)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

18. WIDTH (METERS)

19. ALTITUDE / VERTEX

A

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

(FROM COORDINATES)

(TO COORDINATES)

 

 

(MAXIMUM / VERTEX) (MINIMUM)

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION III - MISSION DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. MISSION NUMBER

21. CALL SIGN

22. NO. AND TYPE AIRCRAFT

 

 

23. ORDNANCE

24. EST / ACT TAKOFF

25. EST TOT

26. CONT PT / RDNVS (COORD /

27. INITIAL CONTACT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAVAID FIX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. FAC/ASRT/TAC(A) CALL

29. RESTRICTIVE FIRE /

30. TGT DESCRIPTION

31. TGT COORD /ELEV

SIGN FREQ

 

AIR PLAN SEE 15 -19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUOC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TACP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASRT

Figure D-1. Joint Tactical Airstrike Request Form

(continued).

D - 4

 

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

 

 

SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

1

Unit Called

Identifies the unit designation/call

 

 

sign/preassigned number.

 

This is

Identifies the request originator by

 

 

unit designation/call sign/preassigned

 

 

number.

 

Request Number

For preplanned missions, indicates the

 

 

originator’s request number in series.

 

 

For immediate missions, this number

 

 

is assigned by the ASCS/DASC.

 

Sent

Indicates the time and the individual

 

 

who transmitted the request.

2(Mission categories)

Preplanned:

 

A. Precedence

For preplanned requests, enter

B. Priority

precedence (block A)

 

or priority (block B). Precedence is

 

stated numerically in descending

 

order of importance, as determined by

 

the requester. Priority is expressed

 

as shown below.

Immediate:

 

C. Priority

For immediate requests, enter

 

priority (block C). A precedence

 

entry is not required for immediate

 

requests because, by definition, all

Close Air Support

 

D - 5

 

 

 

immediate requests have a precedence

 

 

of 1.

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

 

 

Use the numerical designation below

 

 

to determine priority (e.g., define the

 

 

tactical situation) for preplanned

 

 

(block B) or immediate (block C):

 

 

1. Emergency: Targets that

 

 

require immediate action and

 

 

supersede all other categories of

 

 

mission priority.

 

 

2. Priority: Targets that require

 

 

immediate action and supersede

 

 

routine targets.

 

 

3. Routine: Targets of opportunity.

 

 

Targets that do not demand urgency

 

 

in execution.

3

Target is/

Describes the type, approximate

 

Number of

size, and mobility of the target to be

 

 

attacked. It is necessary to specify,

 

 

even if a rough estimate, the number

 

 

of targets (i.e., 10 tanks) or the size

 

 

of the target area (i.e., personnel on a

 

 

500-meter front). Otherwise planners

 

 

cannot accurately determine what

 

 

force is requiredaircraft numbers/

 

 

type and ordnance amount/type.

4

Target

Locates the target by using the

 

Location is

MGRS prescribed for the area

 

 

concerned.

D - 6

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

 

A. Coordinates

Locates a point target or starting

 

 

point.

 

B. Coordinates

When used together with A, provides

 

 

from ____ to ____ coordinates.

 

C. Coordinates

When used together with A and B,

 

 

provides a route.

 

D. Coordinates

When used together with A through

 

 

C, provides a route or describes a

 

 

target area.

 

E. Target Elevation

Target elevation in feet above sea

 

 

level.

 

F. Sheet Number

Self-explanatory.

 

G. Series

Self-explanatory.

 

H. Chart Number

Self-explanatory.

 

Checked

Indicates with whom target infor-

 

 

mation has been cross-checked.

5

Target Time/

Indicates the time/date when the

 

Date

airstrike is requested.

 

A. ASAP

As soon as possible.

 

B. NLT

The target is to be attacked before,

 

 

but not later than (NLT) the time

 

 

indicated.

Close Air Support

 

D - 7

 

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

 

C. At

Indicates time at which target is to be

 

 

attacked.

 

D. To

Denotes the end of the period of time

 

 

in which support such as airborne

 

 

alert or column cover is required.

 

 

When D is used with C, B is

 

 

unnecessary.

6

Desired Ordnance/

Indicates the requester’s desired

 

Results

results. This is essential information

 

 

for the planner and must be carefully

 

 

considered by the requester.

 

A. Ordnance

Desired ordnance.

 

B. Destroy

Self-explanatory.

 

C. Neutralize

Self-explanatory.

 

D. Harass/

Self-explanatory.

 

Interdict

 

7

Final Control

Identifies the final controller (FAC,

 

 

FAC(A), etc.) who will conduct the

 

 

briefing and control the release of the

 

 

ordnance.

 

A. FAC

Transmits the type of terminal control.

 

B. Call Sign

Call sign of terminal controller.

 

C. Frequency

Recommended TAD frequency that is

D - 8

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

usable on the FEBA.

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

 

D. Fix/Control Point

Military grid coordinates and/or

 

 

 

 

 

 

navigation aid (NAVAID) fix of a

 

 

 

 

 

 

control point that is the furthest limit

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the attack aircraft’s route of flight

 

 

 

 

 

 

before control by the final controller.

8

Remarks

Allows incorporation of briefing

 

 

 

 

 

 

information not included elsewhere in

 

 

 

 

 

 

the request. Enter data for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

standard CAS brief.

1.

IP/BP

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Heading

 

 

MAG: Offset Left/Right

3.

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Target Elevation

 

 

 

Feet MSL

5.Target Description

6.Target Location

7.

Mark Type

 

Code ___________

8.Friendlies

9.Egress

SECTION II - COORDINATION

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

9

NGF

Now known as NSFS.

10

Artillery

Artillery coordination.

11

AIO/G-2/G-3

Air Intelligence Officer, G-2, G-3, or

 

 

other Service equivalent coordination.

Close Air Support

 

D - 9

 

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

12

Request

 

 

A. Approved

Indicates the approval or disapproval

 

B. Disapproved

of the request.

13

By

Indicates the individual who approved

 

 

or disapproved the request.

14

Reason for

 

 

Disapproval

Self-explanatory.

15

Airspace

The ACA establishes airspace that

 

Coordination

is reasonably safe from friendly,

 

Plan

surface-delivery, nonnuclear fires.

 

A. Is Not

The ACA provides a warning to

 

B. Number

aircraft of the parameters of surface-

 

 

delivered fire in a specific area. A

 

 

plan number or code name is issued,

 

 

as appropriate.

16

Is in Effect

Establishes the time period that the

 

A. From Time __

applicable ACA plan will be in effect.

 

B. To Time __

 

17

Location

Grid coordinates of the start/end

 

A. From

points of the ACA’s centerline.

 

Coordinates

 

 

B. To

 

 

Coordinates

 

18

Width (Meters)

Defines the ACA from either side

 

 

of the centerline.

D - 10

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

19

Altitude/

ACA altitude given in feet above

 

Vertex

MSL. (Use A for Vertex only

 

A. Maximum/

entry).

 

Vertex

 

 

B. Minimum

 

SECTION III - MISSION DATA

Note: Mission data information transmitted to the requesting agency may be limited to those items not included in the request.

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

20

Mission Number

Indicates mission number.

21

Call Sign

Call sign of mission aircraft.

22

Number and Type

Self-explanatory.

 

Aircraft

 

23

Ordnance

Type of ordnance either by code

 

 

number or actual nomenclature.

24

EST/ACT Takeoff

Estimated or actual time the mission

 

 

aircraft will take off.

25

EST TOT

Estimated TOT.

26

Control Point/Rendezvous

The furthest limit of the attack

 

(Coordinates/

aircraft’s route of flight before

 

NAVAID Fix)

control by the final controller. Same

Close Air Support

 

 

D - 11

 

 

 

 

 

as Line 7, item D, when designated

 

 

 

in the request.

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

27

Initial Contact

Indicates the initial control agency the

 

 

 

flight is to contact.

28

FAC/TAC(A)

Call sign and frequency of final

 

Call Sign Frequency

control agency.

29

ACA

Refer to lines 15 through 19 for

 

 

 

this data.

30

Target Description

Self-explanatory.

31

Target Coordinates/

Self-explanatory.

 

Elevation

 

 

32

BDA Report

This optional space is used to record

 

 

 

BDA for each mission.

 

Line 1/

Call sign of the reporting aircraft.

 

Call Sign

 

 

 

Line 2/

Mission number of the CAS mission

 

Mission Number

for which results are being reported.

 

Line 3/

Requesting unit’s request number.

 

Request Number

 

 

 

LINE 4/

The location of the target when it

 

Location

was attacked.

 

Line 5/TOT

The time the aircraft began attack

 

 

 

on the target/the time the aircraft

 

 

 

completed the mission and departed

 

 

 

the target.

D - 12

 

MCWP 3-23.1

 

Line Title and Elements

Explanation

Line 6/Results

The specific results of the mission.

 

(e.g., “10 tanks destroyed, 150 killed

 

in action (

 

enemy unit neutralized, mission

 

successful”).

Remarks

Other information appropriate to the

 

tactical situation or as requested.