Formatted Messages for Air Profile

Title: Formatted Messages for Air Profile

Description: The Formatted Messages Profile for Air provides the standard for formatted messages that are typically used in Air operations in support of the air processesAir TaskingandAirspace Control. These formatted messages may be used as payload/attachment in combination with various transport mechanisms.

Reference document

Org: FMN

Pubnum

Date: 2023-10-16

Version

Title: FMN Spiral 5 Specification

Taxonomy

C3 Taxonomy

Standards

Obligation: MANDATORY, Lifecycle: CURRENT

NATO message text consists of standardized messages that are both man- and machine-readable, constructed in accordance with ADatP-3 and maintained in a catalogue. In this case legacy versions of these Message Text Formats (MTFs) from Baseline 11, specified in APP-4/8/9 are still used by Affiliates as is the case for the ATO and ACO during the Spiral 5 Preferred phase. PurposeMTF messages may be used To convey operational instructions or intentions.To pass operational information to tactical commanders.To pass operational information between component commanders and subordinate units.To report operational information between commanders and from subordinate to higher formations.To notify organizations of impending and actual operations of units engaged in multiple forms of warfare. Method of UseDetailed instructions of the structures and method of completion for the messages from ADatP-3 Baseline 11 are contained in APP-4/8/9 . Commanders should be cognizant of the relevant Allied publications to be consulted for direction on content to be included.

Guidance

To support the procedures of Air Tasking and Execution the following version of messages should be implemented

Air Tasking Order to be implemented from ADatP-3 Baseline 11(F)(Future)– The Air Tasking Order (ATO) is used to task offensive, defensive and support missions including surveillance and control assets in order to conduct both joint and single service air operations.
Airspace Control Order to be implemented from ADatP-3 Baseline 11(C)(Current)– The Airspace Control Order (ACO) is used to provide specific detailed orders for airspace management and control from a higher command to subordinate units.

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History

Flag	Date	RFC	Version
added	2023-12-01	15-023	15

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Utilization

This profile is used by the following profiles:

Formal Messaging Standards Profiles - (profile)