Which document is drafted by the AOC SRD for JFACC approval?

• A. Air Operations Directive (AOD)
• B. Air Tasking Order (ATO)
• C. SPINS
• D. Joint Airspace Control Plan

Answer: (A)

The central idea is that there is one top-level directive that authorizes and guides all theater air operations. The Air Operations Directive is that directive. It is drafted within the Air Operations Center by the SRD to capture the commander’s intent, prioritize missions, allocate broad force employment, and establish command relationships and authority. This document is what the JFACC reviews and approves, and it sets the framework that all subsequent planning and execution adhere to.

Once the Air Operations Directive is approved, the next steps involve turning that guidance into executable action: the Air Tasking Order translates the directive into specific missions and schedules for a given period; SPINS provide any special instructions to tailor the execution; and the Joint Airspace Control Plan defines how airspace will be managed to support operations. These latter documents are essential for execution, but they are subordinate to the top-level directive that the SRD drafts for JFACC approval.