(effectiveTime ?THING ?TIME) means that the object, state, or event ?THING will be effective (or exist) during the TimeInterval ?TIME. With respect to an AirTransitway, effectiveTime shows when the designated route will be active.
(MilitaryTimeFn ?TIME) denotes the TimePosition indicated by the PositiveNumber ?TIME when interpreted in military (24-hour) time representation. To relate military time to a particular TimeZone, use RelativeTimeFn; for example, 3:15 p.m. in Boston, Massachusetts, would be (RelativeTimeFn (MilitaryTimeFn 1515) EasternTimeZone).
(PrimarySCLFn ?MDS) denotes the class of PrimarySCLAttributes for the AircraftModelDesignSeries ?MDS.
(SecondarySCLFn ?MDS) denotes the class of SecondarySCLAttributes for the AircraftModelDesignSeries ?MDS.
(airLocationAssignedToATOMission ?PLACE ?PLAN) means that the air location ?PLACE is assigned to be used in the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN. This includes air locations used as AirStations, AirCorridors, and TimingReferencePoints, among others.
(aircraftAssignedToATOMission ?AIRCRAFT ?MISSIONPLAN) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT has been assigned to the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN. MilitaryAircraft assigned to an ATOMissionPlan are among the equipment at the disposal of the unit(s) taking part in the ATOMission specified by the ATOMissionPlan.
(aircraftAssignedToGroupPlan ?AIRCRAFT ?GROUP) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT is assigned to the ATOAircraftGroupPlan ?GROUP. All MilitaryAircraft assigned to an individual ATOAircraftGroupPlan have the same refueling statistics, fuel type, and burn rate for the SCL (planned primary or actual) applied to that mission aircraft group.
(aircraftFuelType ?AIRCRAFT ?TYPE) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT uses the Fuel ?TYPE. All MilitaryAircraft within an ATOAircraftGroup have the same fuel type (FLOMM, p. 4).
(aircraftGroupAssignedToATOMission ?GROUPPLAN ?MISSIONPLAN) means that the ATOAircraftGroupPlan ?GROUPPLAN is the plan for one of the MilitaryAircraft groups assigned to the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN. There is a maximum of four ATOAircraftGroupPlans in an ATOMissionPlan (FLOMM, p. 4).
(aircraftMDSIdentifiedSCL ?MDS ?SCL) means that the AircraftModelDesignSeries ?MDS has the identified Standard Configuration Load (SCL) An MDS may have more than one SCL.
(aircraftMaximumFuelLoad ?AIRCRAFT ?LOAD) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT has a maximum fuel load of PhysicalQuantity ?LOAD.
A BinaryPredicate relating a MilitaryAircraft to an ATOMission in which it participates.
(aircraftRefuelingStat ?AIRCRAFT ?REFUELSTAT) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT has the refueling statistics indicated by the PhysicalQuantity ?REFUELSTAT. All MilitaryAircraft within an ATOAircraftGroup have the same refueling statistics (FLOMM, p. 4).
(aircraftSCLComponentType ?AIRCRAFTTYPE ?COMPONENTTYPE) means that the type of MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFTTYPE can carry Objects of ?COMPONENTTYPE as part of its Standard Configuration Load (SCL), based on the aircraft's ModelDesignSeries.
(aircraftSCLOption ?AIRCRAFT ?SCL) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT has an identified SCL option, based on its aircraft Model Design Series (MDS), indicated by the SCLAttribute ?SCL.
(airspaceControlOrder ?AREA ?ABP) means that MilitaryOperations in the airspace over the GeographicArea ?AREA are scheduled in the AirBattlePlan ?ABP. An Airspace Control Order (ACO) describes the special use airspace for the period of an ATO.
(associatedACMOfACO ?ACM ?ACO) means that the AirspaceControlMeasure ?ACM is contained in the AirspaceControlOrder ?ACO.
(associatedACOForATO ?ACO ?ATO) means that the AirspaceControlOrder ?ACO contains the orders implementing the AirspaceControlPlan in effect for the period of the AirTaskingOrder ?ATO. The ACO may be published as part of the ATO or as a separate document.
(associatedACOForATOMissionPlan ?ACO ?PLAN) means that the AirspaceControlOrder ?ACO contains the orders implementing the AirspaceControlPlan in effect for the period of the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN.
(commandMissionInPackage ?MISSION ?PACKAGE) means that the ATOMission ?MISSION is designated as the mission commanding the multi-mission ATOPackage ?PACKAGE. Every ATOPackage has one ATOMission designated as the mission commander. An ATOPackage must have only one ATOMission commanding the package at any one time.
(contentEffectiveDuring ?CBO ?TIME) means that the content of the ContentBearingObject ?CBO is in effect during the TimePosition ?TIME. What it means to be effective depends on the force of the content. (See modalAttribute.) For example, if the content is factual, then it is supposed to be true during the time period; if the content is an Obligation, then it is in force during the period.
(controlMissionOfATOMissionPlan ?CONTROLPLAN ?PLAN) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?CONTROLPLAN provides command and control functions to the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN.
(decrementFuelOffload ?PLAN ?AMOUNT) means that in the Plan ?PLAN, the amount of fuel to be offloaded is the PhysicalQuantity ?AMOUNT, expressed in hundreds of pounds.
(earlierInPlan ?STEP1 ?STEP2) means that in some Plan to which they both belong, ?STEP1 comes before ?STEP2. The steps are subPlans of the plan.
(entryPointOfAirspace ?ENTRY ?WAY) means that the location ?ENTRY is a designated entrance to the AirTransitway ?WAY. The airspace ?WAY may be an AirTransitway, AirCorridor, or AirStation.
(equipmentAssignedToATOMission ?DEVICE ?PLAN) means that the Device ?DEVICE is a piece of equipment to be used in the execution of the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN.
(equipmentOperationalStatus ?PLAN ?GIZMO ?STATUS) means that the Device ?GIZMO used in the ATOMission ?PLAN currently has the DeviceAttribute ?STATUS.
(escortMissionOfMission ?ESCORT ?MISSION) means that the EscortMission ?ESCORT provides escort to the ATOMission ?MISSION. An ATOMission may have more than one EscortMission assigned (FLOMM, p. 5).
(escortPlanOfMissionPlan ?ESCORTPLAN ?MISSIONPLAN) means that the EscortMissionPlan ?ESCORTPLAN is assigned to provide an escort to the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN. An ATOMissionPlan may have more than one EscortMissionPlan assigned to it (FLOMM, p. 5).
(exitPointOfAirspace ?EXIT ?WAY) means that the location ?EXIT is a designated exit from the AirTransitway ?WAY. The airspace ?WAY may be an AirTransitway, AirCorridor, or AirStation.
(fuelAboard ?DEVICE ?QUANTITY) means that the Device ?DEVICE has ?QUANTITY of Fuel in its tank or tanks.
(fuelDecrementFromCapacity ?DEVICE ?AMOUNT) means that the Device ?DEVICE has a Fuel level at ?AMOUNT less than its fuelCapacity. This predicate may be applied to either a fuel tank or, by extension, to a device containing a fuel tank.
(interdictionTargetOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?TARGET) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the Object ?TARGET is an interdiction target. Air interdiction is an operation intended to destroy, neutralize, or delay enemy military potential from being brought to bear on friendly forces, and which occurs at sufficient distance from friendly forces that close integration with fire and movement of friendly forces is not required.
(locationAssignedToATOMission ?PLACE ?PLAN) means that the Object or Region ?PLACE is assigned as a location for the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN. This includes air locations (e.g., orbits) as well as ground locations (e.g., ground targets).
(minimumTimeSpacingAtTRP ?TRP ?DURATION) means that at the TimingReferencePoint ?TRP, there is to be a minimum temporal spacing of the TimeDuration ?DURATION between ATOMissions. If an ATOMissionPlan aircraft is located at a TRP, then aircraft of a different ATO mission should not be located there within the minimum time spacing. See also plannedTimeAndLocationOfObject.
(missileRadiusOfAction ?MISSILE ?DISTANCE) means that the ProjectileWeapon ?MISSILE has a radius of action ?DISTANCE within which it is capable of travelling from a launch point to a target.
(missileTypeCruisingSpeed ?COMPTYPE ?SPEED) means that CruiseMissiles of the type ?COMPTYPE have a cruising speed of ?SPEED.
(missionAircraftSpeedInPlan ?MISSIONPLAN ?SPEED) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the mission aircraft have the planned speed represented by the PhysicalQuantity ?SPEED. When an ATOMissionPlan has multiple ATOAircraftGroupPlans, the worst-case speed among the component ATOAircraftGroupPlans is applied to the entire ATOMissionPlan (FLOMM, p. 4).
(missionAssignedToATOPackage ?MISSIONPLAN ?PACKAGEPLAN) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN is one of the ATOMissionPlans making up the ATOPackagePlan ?PACKAGEPLAN.
(missionCallsignOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?CALLSIGN) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN is assigned the unique SymbolicString ?CALLSIGN for the planned duration of the mission. The tasking in the ATO represents only the initial callsign value of the reserved block; the initial value is normally assigned to the mission commander (flight lead) aircraft (FLOMM, p. 4). See also aircraftCallsignOfATOMission.
(missionCommander ?MISSION ?AIRCRAFT) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSION is commanded by the officer in command of the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT. Also known as the 'flight lead'.
(missionIFFSIFOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?IFFSIF) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the IFFSIFIdentifier ?IFFSIF is the IFF-SIF identifier assigned to the aircraft of the mission commander. If multiple aircraft are assigned to the mission, then ?IFFSIF is the first in a block of IFFSIFIdentifiers reserved for the mission aircraft. See also aircraftIFFSIFOfATOMission.
(missionInPackage ?MISSION ?PACKAGE) means that the ATOMission ?MISSION is assigned to the ATOPackage ?PACKAGE.
(missionNumberOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?NUMBER) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN has the mission number represented by the SymbolicString ?NUMBER. This number is unique within the ATO (AirBattlePlan period) (FLOMM, p. 4).
(missionObjectiveDetailOfATOPlan ?MISSIONPLAN ?OBJECTIVE ?GOAL) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN has the MissionObjective ?OBJECTIVE whose aim is described in detail in the Formula ?GOAL.
(missionObjectiveForOperationalModel ?OBJECTIVE ?MODEL) means that a MissionObjective type ?OBJECTIVE may be achieved using an ATOMissionPlan of type ?MODEL.
(missionObjectiveOfATOPlan ?PLAN ?AIM) means that the Plan ?PLAN has a planned objective expressed by the MissionObjective ?AIM. Each ATOMissionPlan has one or more ATOMissionObjectives (FLOMM, p. 4).
(missionObjectiveOfRECCEMission ?PLAN ?OBJ) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN, the Object ?OBJ is an objective for reconnaissance.
(missionPlanSupportsRequest ?PLAN ?REQ) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN supports the Requesting ?REQ, in that it provides something asked for in the request.
(missionTypeOfATOPlan ?PLAN ?TYPE) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN is of the MissionType ?TYPE. The ?TYPE is a subclass of MilitaryProcess.
(numberOfAircraftInMissionPlan ?PLAN ?NUMBER) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN, a total of ?NUMBER MilitaryAircraft are assigned.
(numberOfAircraftTypeInMissionPlan ?PLAN ?TYPE ?NUMBER) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN, the number of MilitaryAircraft of ?TYPE assigned is ?NUMBER.
(operationImplementsPlan ?OPERATION ?PLAN) means that the Process ?OPERATION implements the Plan ?PLAN.
(packageCallsignOfATOPackage ?PACKAGEPLAN ?CALLSIGN) means that the ATOPackagePlan ?PACKAGEPLAN has the unique callsign specified in the SymbolicString ?CALLSIGN for the planned duration of the mission. The package callsign is the callsign of the package commander's aircraft. See also aircraftCallsignOfATOMission and missionCallsignOfATOMission.
Every ATOPackagePlan has one ATOMissionPlan designated as the mission commander. (planCommandMissionInPackage ?MISSIONPLAN ?PACKAGEPLAN) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN is designated as the mission that is commanding the ATOPackagePlan ?PACKAGEPLAN. An ATOPackagePlan must have only one ATOMissionPlan designated as the mission commander (FLOMM, p. 4). Compare with planMissionCommander, which specifies the command aircraft, or flight lead, within the command mission.
(planGoal ?PLAN ?OBJECTIVE) means that the Plan ?PLAN has the goal expressed by the Formula ?OBJECTIVE.
(planMissionCommander ?MISSIONPLAN ?COMMANDCRAFT) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN is planned to be commanded by the officer in charge of the MilitaryAircraft ?COMMANDCRAFT.
(planTimeInterval ?PLAN ?TIME) means that the Plan ?PLAN is planned to occur during the TimeInterval ?TIME.
(primaryMissionObjective ?MISSIONPLAN ?AIM) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN has a primary mission objective indicated by the MissionObjective ?AIM. There is no limit to the number of mission objectives that an ATOMissionPlan may perform; however, only the primary and a secondary mission objective can be specified (FLOMM, p. 4).
(primaryTargetOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?TARGET) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the Object ?TARGET is a primary target.
(productOfRECCEMission ?PLAN ?PROD) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN has the IntelligenceProduct ?PROD.
(receiverRefuelingAircraft ?AIRCRAFT ?MISSIONPLAN) means that the MilitaryAircraft ?AIRCRAFT is an assigned receiver of fuel from the refueling ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN. For some refueling missions, the aircraft to be refueled are identified at planning time; for others, receivers may be identified only during the execution of the tanker mission by the relevant control agency or mission commander. Aircraft that are designated as receivers will also have the corresponding aerial refueling data within their own tasking (see ARINFO29MessageSet).
(refuelingAmount ?AMOUNT ?PLAN) means that the PoundMass ?AMOUNT is the amount of fuel that the MilitaryAircraft should take on during refueling in the Plan ?PLAN.
(refuelingArrivalTimeOfPlan ?TIME ?PLAN) means that the TimeInterval ?TIME is when the MilitaryAircraft should arrive for refueling in the Plan ?PLAN.
(refuelingBeaconCode ?CODE ?PLAN) means that the SymbolicString ?CODE is the beacon code that the MilitaryAircraft should use to coordinate for refueling in the Plan ?PLAN.
(refuelingConnection ?CODE ?PLAN) means that a FuelingConnector of ?TYPE is to be used for refueling in the Plan ?PLAN.
(refuelingFinishTimeOfPlan ?TIME ?PLAN) means that the TimeInterval ?TIME is when the MilitaryAircraft should finish refueling in the Plan ?PLAN.
(refuelingLocationOfPlan ?PLACE ?PLAN) means that the Object ?PLACE is the location for MilitaryAircraft refueling in the Plan ?PLAN. The place may be a named refueling station or a lat-lon location.
(refuelingMissionOfMission ?REFUELING ?MISSION) means that the AirTankerMission ?REFUELING provides refueling to the ATOMission ?MISSION.
(refuelingPlanOfMissionPlan ?REFUELPLAN ?MISSIONPLAN) means that the AirTankerMissionPlan ?REFUELPLAN is assigned to another ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, to which it provides refueling.
(routeAssignedToATOMissionPlan ?WAY ?PLAN) means that the AirTransitway ?WAY is assigned as a route in the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN.
(secondaryMissionObjective ?MISSIONPLAN ?AIM) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN has a secondary objective as indicated by the MissionObjective ?AIM. There is no limit to the number of mission objectives that an ATOMissionPlan may have; however, only the primary and a secondary mission can be specified (FLOMM, p. 4).
(subTaskTypeOfATOMission ?PLAN ?TYPE) means that in the Plan ?PLAN, an event of ?TYPE is to be executed.
(supportsMissionPlan ?PLAN1 ?PLAN2) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN1 is tasked with supporting the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN2.
(targetForOASInATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?TARGET) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the Object ?TARGET is a target for offensive air support (OAS).
(targetForOCAInATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?TARGET) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the Object ?TARGET is an offensive counter air (OCA) target. Offensive counterair operations include varied air force activities to disrupt or destroy enemy aircraft and missile capacity, typically conducted close to their sources. OCA is generally conducted at friendly force initiative.
(targetForWeaponType ?TARGET ?WEAPONTYPE) means that the Object ?TARGET can be targeted effectively by Weapons of ?WEAPONTYPE.
(targetOfATOMission ?MISSIONPLAN ?TARGET) means that in the ATOMissionPlan ?MISSIONPLAN, the Object ?TARGET is specified as a target.
(targetOptionOfSCL ?TARGET ?SCL) means that the Object ?TARGET can be targeted with the Standard Configuration Load (SCL) option indicated by the SCLAttribute ?SCL.
(temporalSafetyZone ?TIME ?MARGIN) means that the TimePosition ?TIME for some event is to be augmented by the TimeDuration ?MARGIN both before and after, as a temporal safety zone.
(timeOfATOMissionPlan ?PLAN ?TIME) means that the ATOMissionPlan ?PLAN is scheduled to occur during the TimeInterval ?TIME.
(uniquelyRepresents ?SIGN ?THING) means that ?SIGN uniquely represents the Entity ?THING.
(unitAssignedToATOMission ?UNIT ?PLAN) means that the military Agent ?UNIT is assigned to the ATOMission ?PLAN.
(weaponRange ?TYPE ?RANGE) means that the range of the Weapon ?TYPE is the LengthMeasure ?RANGE.
(equipmentType ?THING ?TYPE) means that the Artifact ?THING has a component or attachment of Device ?TYPE. See also equipmentTypeCount.
ATOAircraftGroupPlan is a class that includes any Plan for a group of MilitaryAircraft assigned under an ATOMissionPlan. An ATOMissionPlan tasks one or more ATOAircraftGroups. Each ATOAircraftGroup has the same aircraft type but may have a different SCL (planned primary-secondary), air refuel offload or fuel decrement (FLOMM, p. 4). See aircraftGroupAssignedToATOMission.
ATOMission is a subclass of AirOperation. An ATOMission is an air operation specified by an AirTacticalOrder and conducted by the UnitedStatesAirForce or a joint command. Every ATOMission is specified by some ATOMissionPlan.
ATOMissionPlan is the class of plans associated with ATOMissions. Every ATOMissionPlan specifies an ATOMessageSet. An ATOMissionPlan may specify more than one ATOMessageSet. Each ATOMissionPlan assigns an ATOMission with only one type of MilitaryAircraft; only ATOPackages can have more than one type of MilitaryAircraft) (FLOMM, p. 4). See also ATOMission and missionObjectiveOfATOPlan.
ATOPackage is a subclass of AirOperation. An ATOPackage is a complex military aircraft operation made up of two or more subordinate air operations (ATOMissions). The mission components of an ATOPackage are unique to the package; an ATOMission can be a member of only one ATOPackage at any one time (FLOMM, p. 4).
ATOPackagePlan is the class of plans for ATOPackages. An ATOPackagePlan is composed of two or more ATOMissionPlans. An ATOMissionPlan can be a member of only one ATOPackagePlan (FLOMM, p. 4).
ATOSpecialInstructions is a subclass of ContentBearingObject, consisting of sections of AirTaskingOrders that contain additional information about the ATOMissionPlan over and above the basic information.
In an AerialRefueling, a MilitaryAircraft that is part of an AirTankerMission matches the same velocity, location, altitude, and direction of a MilitaryAircraft assigned to another ATOMission and provides it with Fuel.
AirBattlePlan (ABP) is the subclass of Plans that are constituted in an AirTaskingOrder (ATO), plus such things as an Airspace Control Order (ACO) and other mission data which are exchanged within a Command Center data system. An AirTaskingOrder may contain less information than the AirBattlePlan, but an AirTaskingOrder may be considered as conveying the tasking of the AirBattlePlan.
AirLaunchedMissile is the subclass of ModernMilitaryMissiles that are launched from a mid-air location, i.e., from an Aircraft.
AirOperation is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that are carried out using MilitaryAircraft in a central role.
AirOperationsCenter is the subclass of ControlAgency consisting of the principal air operations installations from which MilitaryAircraft and air warning functions of combat air operations are directed, controlled, and executed. It is the senior agency of the Air Force Component Commander from which command and control of air operations are coordinated with other components and Services (source: JEL). Also called 'AOC'.
AirRefuelingControlPoint is the class of TimePositions for beginning AerialRefueling.
AirStation is a subclass of air locations to which air missions are assigned for various purposes (e.g., refueling station, reconnaissance gathering).
AirSupportOperationsCenter (ASOC) is the subclass of MilitaryUnit consisting of agencies of a tactical air control system collocated with a corps headquarters or an appropriate land force headquarters, which coordinates and directs close air support and other tactical air support (source: JEL).
AirTankerMission is the subclass of ATOMissions. Specifically, they are ATOMissions implemented by AirTankerMissionPlans. See AirTankerMissionPlan.
AirTankerMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve providing aerial refueling to other aircraft.
AirTankerMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlans in which the mission is to perform air refueling for other aircraft. Also called (Air) Tanker Mission Model. Subtypes of AirTankerMissionPlan include AirStationTankerMissionPlan, AirTankerCellMissionPlan, and BuddyTankerMissionPlan.
AirTaskingOrder is a subclass of MilitaryOrder. Each Air Tasking Order (ATO) is a ContentBearingObject conveying an order issued by the JointForceCommander to an instance of ModernMilitaryOrganization. Thus, an ATO is used to assign tasks and disseminate information to air forces components, subordinate units, and command-and-control agencies about projected sorties, capabilities, targets, or specific ATOMissions. Normally an ATO provides specific instructions, including callsigns, targets, controlling agencies, etc., as well as general instructions (source: JEL). The daily AirTaskingOrder is thus the published order which directs all ATOMissions by means of ATOMissionPlans.
AircraftEscortDetach is a subclass of AircraftManeuvers in which a MilitaryAircraft that is part of an EscortMission ceases to match the velocity, location, altitude, and direction of a MilitaryAircraft assigned to another ATOMission.
AircraftEscortJoinUp is a subclass of AircraftManeuvers in which a MilitaryAircraft that is part of an EscortMission begins to match the velocity, location, altitude, and direction of a MilitaryAircraft assigned to another ATOMission.
AircraftEscorting is a subset of AircraftManeuvers in which MilitaryAircraft belonging to an EscortMission match the velocity, location, altitude, and direction of a MilitaryAircraft assigned to another ATOMission.
AircraftLanding is a subclass of AircraftManeuvers in which an Aircraft transitions from air travel to come to rest on the ground.
AircraftManeuver is a subclass of Translocation in which an aircraft alters direction, speed, or altitude under the control of a pilot or autopilot.
AircraftModelDesignSeries is a subclass of MilitaryAircraft whose instances are classes representing the Model Design Series (MDS) of United States MilitaryAircraft. MDS designations were devised by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1962 to provide a common system for all U.S. military aircraft. The symbol for an MDS consists of at least two parts; first, a letter indicating the kind of aircraft (e.g., 'F' for fighter), and, secondly, a number for the model of the aircraft. An optional letter after the number indicates an improved version of the model.
AircraftOrbit is the subclass of AirTransitways that are locations where MilitaryAircraft maintain station at a specified location.
An AircraftManeuver in which an Aircraft on the ground becomes airborne.
AirliftMission is the subclass of ATOMissions that involve moving materiel or personnel, including AirMovementReSupplyMissions, AirdropMissions, and GroundStationTankerMissions.
AirliftMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve delivering supplies or personnel to a location.
AirliftMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlans in which supplies or personnel are delivered or picked up from the specified mission location(s).
AirspaceControlMeasure is a subclass of rules, mechanisms, and directions defined in the airspace control plan (ACP). These measures determine the use of an airspace of specified dimensions. Among the uses of airspace control measures (ACMs): establish reserve airspace for certain airspace users; restrict actions of certain airspace users; minimize fratricide; control actions of certain airspace users; impose requirements on airspace users. See http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-52/ch4.htm#par1.
AirspaceControlMeasureRelation is the subclass of Relations that are used to represent AirspaceControlMeasures.
AirspaceControlOrder (ACO) is the subclass of MilitaryOrders that are orders implementing the AirspaceControlPlan that provides the details of the approved requests for airspace control measures (ACMs). An Airspace Control Order is published either as part of the AirTaskingOrder or as a separate document (source: JEL).
AirspaceControlPlan is the subclass of Plans contained in an AirspaceControlPlanDocument, which provide specific planning guidance and procedures for the AirspaceControlSystem (ACS) for a joint force area of responsibility or joint operations area.
AirspaceControlPlanDocument is the subclass of Documents are approved by the JointForceCommander that provide specific planning guidance and procedures for the AirspaceControlSystem (ACS) for a joint force area of responsibility or joint operations area (source: JEL).
AirspaceControlSystem is the subclass of Organizations consisting of arrangements of organizations, personnel, policies, procedures, and facilities required to perform airspace control functions (source: JEL).
AirspaceDeconfliction is a subclass of AirspaceControlMeasures used to ensure the safe use of an airspace by multiple aircraft.
AreaCoverageScan is a subclass of IntelligenceProduct.
AreaOfResponsibility is the subclass of GeographicAreas associated with a combatant command within which a combatant commander has authority to plan and conduct operations (source: JEL).
ArtilleryRocket is the subclass of ProjectileWeapons consisting of rocket-propelled explosive charges.
ArtilleryShell is the subclass of ProjectileWeapons that are encased explosive charges fired from a cannon or other launcher.
BallisticMissile is the subclass of ModernMilitaryMissile representing ProjectileWeapons that are launched into a high trajectory and drop in free-fall to their targets.
BallisticWeapon is the subclass of ProjectileWeapons that receive no further power or guidance input after launching. Ballistic weapons include bullets, arrows, artillery shells, and BallisticMissiles.
Bullet is the subclass of ProjectileWeapons that are shot from a firearm.
ChaffReflector is a subclass of Device consisting of confusion reflectors used by the military in electronic combat (EC). ChaffReflectors include thin, metallic strips of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect echoes for confusion purposes. More broadly, chaff includes frequency-cut metal foil, wire, or metallized glass fiber used to reflect electromagnetic energy; usually it is dropped from aircraft or expelled from shells or rockets as a radar countermeasure, because it produces clutter echoes in a region of space. CHAFF is one type of confusion reflector, others being ROPE and CORNER REFLECTOR (source: SEW).
CollectionManagement is a subclass of ControlAgency whose instances direct IntelligenceAcquisition.
CollectionOrbit is the subclass of AirStations where aircraft perform reconnaissance (RECCE) activities.
CombatAirPatrol is the subclass of AirForcesTasks that are aircraft patrols provided over (1) an objective area, (2) a protected force, (3) the critical area of a combat zone, or (4) in an air defense area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their targets.
CombatantCommand is the class of unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CombatantCommands typically have geographic or functional responsibilities (source: JEL).
CommandAndControlInformationProcessingSystem is the subclass of ComputerBasedInformationSystems used to execute CommandAndControlProcesses.
CommandAndControlProcess is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that involve the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the accomplishment of the mission (source: JEL).
CompositeAirOperationsMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve coordinating and protecting the flow of missions through a corridor.
ComputerBasedInformationSystem is a class of complex ElectronicDevices consisting of systems for gathering, processing, or distributing information that depend on specialized hardware, software, and information architecture.
ConstraintChecking is the subclass of Investigating that consists of Comparing an object or event with a plan or other specification that applies to it.
ControlAgency is the subclass of CognitiveAgents, whether organizations or individuals, whose function is to control, direct, or regulate, the activity of another organization apart from itself, but may be short of full command (source: 'control' in JEL).
ControlMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve providing control capabilities to a controlling agency.
CruiseMissile is the subclass of mid-speed GuidedMissiles that use radar to fly at low altitude above terrain to reach the target.
DeviceConnector is the subclass of EngineeringComponents that are parts allowing a device to connect to other devices whose connectors are appropriately configured.
DirectAttackMission is a subclass of ATOMission representing air missions with a direct attack on a target. DirectAttackMissions are implemented by DirectAttackMissionPlans.
DirectAttackMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve making at least one direct strike on a target.
DirectAttackMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlans in which ordnance is delivered directly on a specified ground or ship target. Typical subtypes of direct attack missions are Interdiction, Offensive Counterair (OCA), and Offensive Air Support (OAS).
ElectronicCollectionMission is the subclass of ElectronicCombatMissions that are executions of an ElectronicCollectionMissionPlan.
ElectronicCollectionMissionPlan is the subclass of ATOMissionPlans that involve electronic collection of data for combat purposes.
ElectronicCombatMission is the subset of ATOMissions in which some kind of electronic combat is conducted.
ElectronicCombatMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve conducting some form of electronic combat (EC).
ElectronicCombatMissionPlan is the subset of ATOMissionPlans in which some kind of electronic combat is the primary objective.
ElectronicCombatOrbit is the subclass of AirStations where aircraft perform electronic combat (EC) activities.
ElectronicJammingMissionPlan is the subclass of ElectronicCombatMissionPlans whose primary object is to jam unfriendly communications.
ElectronicSupportMeasuresMissionPlan is a subclass of ElectronicCollectionMissionPlan.
EndAirRefuelingPoint is the class of TimePositions for ending AerialRefueling.
EquipmentStatusReport is the subclass of Reports that are concerned with the operational status of Devices.
EscortMission is the subclass of ATOMissions whose purpose is providing escort to another ATOMission. An EscortMission is the implementation of an EscortMissionPlan.
EscortMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve providing escort support to another mission.
EscortMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlans in which the mission provides air escort to another mission. Typical subtypes of escort missions are Defensive Counter Air or Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. An escort mission objective is assigned to only one mission from the escort join-up point to the escort detach point (FLOMM, p. 5).
F117A-NighthawkAircraft is the subclass of MilitaryAircraft that represents the F-117A Nighthawk Fighter-attack aircraft designed for the U.S. Air Force and flown by the UnitedStatesAirForce and UnitedStatesNavy.
F15C-EagleAircraft is the subclass of MilitaryAircraft that represents the F-15C tactical Fighter aircraft designed for and flown by the UnitedStates military. The F-15 class is also known as 'Eagle'.
FiringUnit is a subclass of MilitaryUnit whose instances provide fire support to affiliated MilitaryOrganizations.
ForceLevelOperationalMissionModel is a class of classes, whose members are the different types of Force-Level Operational Models specified in the document 'Force-Level Operational Mission Models (Rev. 5, 4/26/98). Each instance of ForceLevelOperationalMissionModel is a subclass of ATOMissionPlan.
ForwardOperatingBase (FOB) is the subclass of MilitaryAirports used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. A FOB may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base (source: JEL).
ForwardOperatingLocation (FOL) is a MilitaryAirport primarily used for counterdrug operations. Similar to a ForwardOperatingBase but without the in-place infrastructure associated with a FOB.
FriendlyOrderOfBattle is a subclass of MilitaryOrganization. A FriendlyOrderOfBattle contains the military units that make up the operational force on the friendly side of a military conflict. Representation of a FriendlyOrderOfBattle includes the units, their reporting structure, equipment, strength, and location. An AirBattlePlan and AirTaskingOrders refer to elements of the associated FriendlyOrderOfBattle.
FuelTransfer is the class of events in which fuel is transferred from one reservoir to another, including to tanks in Vehicles. FuelTransfer includes both AerialRefueling, provided by tanker aircraft at a specified air location, and GroundFuelTransfer.
FuelingBoom is the subclass of FuelingConnector consisting of boom devices found on tanker aircraft for AerialRefueling.
FuelingConnector is the subclass of DeviceConnectors that are parts of a device that allow it to connect to other devices in order to receive or provide Fuel.
FuelingDrogue is the subclass of FuelingConnector consisting of drogue devices found on tanker aircraft for AerialRefueling.
GettingFuel is the subclass of Transportation events in which a vehicle goes to a fuel station, depot, or other source and refuels. For example, when an aircraft on a station sequences out to refuel at an air tanker location. GettingFuel includes travel time as well as the FuelTransfer sub-process.
GroundFuelTransfer is the subclass of FuelTransfer events in which Fuel is transferred from one reservoir to another at a LandArea location.
GuidedMissile is the subclass of ProjectileWeapons whose course may be controlled in mid-flight.
ICAOBaseCode is the subclass of SymbolicStrings that are the abbreviations of Airport names used by the InternationalCivilAviationOrganization.
IFFDevice is the subclass of ElectronicDevices used in MilitaryVehicles to emit a signal positively identifying the vehicle as friendly (source: JEL). 'IFF' stands for 'identification, friend or foe'.
IFFIdentifier is the subclass of ContentBearingObjects that are discrete identification friend-or-foe codes assigned to a particular aircraft, ship, or other vehicle for identification by electronic means (source: JEL).
IFFSIFDevice is the subclass of IFFDevices having the added Selective Identification Feature (SIF) that provides the means to transmit, receive, and display selected coded replies (source: JEL).
IFFSIFIdentifier is the subclass of ContentBearingObjects that are discrete identification friend-or-foe codes assigned to a particular aircraft, ship, or other vehicle for identification by electronic means (source: JEL).
InitialPoint is the class of TimePositions points for beginning a task, including being on station, buddy tanker refueling, etc.
IntelligenceAcquisition is the subclass of Learning in which a Human or Organization acquires data that is relevant to the mission of the larger organization that employs or pays them. In general, IntelligenceAcquisition is performed by government or military agents, but commercial espionage is also covered.
IntelligenceProduct is the subclass of ContentBearingObjects that are products of reconnaissance or other IntelligenceGathering activities.
InterdictionMission is a subclass of ATOMission. Interdiction missions are implemented by InterdictionMissionPlans.
An InterdictionMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlan. Air interdiction is an operation intended to destroy, neutralize, or delay enemy military potential from being brought to bear on friendly forces, and which occurs at sufficient distance from friendly forces that close integration with fire and movement of friendly forces is not required. At least one primary target of an InterdictionMissionPlan must be an interdiction target.
KC10A-ExtenderAircraft is the subclass of MilitaryAircraft that represents the KC-10A tanker aircraft designed as a combination aerial-refueling and transport aircraft.
KC135E-StratotankerAircraft is the subclass of MilitaryAircraft that represents the KC-135E tanker aircraft designed to refuel long-range bombers and capable of refueling support to other services and allied aircraft. KC-135E is the designation of remodeled KC-135A aircraft that have received refurbished JT3D engines (from Boeing 707s).
KC135R-StratotankerAircraft is the subclass of MilitaryAircraft that represents the KC-135R tanker aircraft designed to refuel long-range bombers and capable of refueling support to other services and allied aircraft. KC-135R is the designation of remodeled KC-135A aircraft that have received CFM56 engines.
LegSegmentOfATOMissionLeg is the subclass of Plans that are leg segments within a MissionLegOfATOMission.
MilitaryAircraft is a subclass of Aircraft whose instances are designed and produced for use by MilitaryOrganizations.
MilitaryAirport is the subclass of Airports that are controlled by MilitaryOrganizations.
MilitaryOrder is the subclass of ContentBearingObjects that contain official military orders.
MissionEssentialTask is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that are selected or expanded on from the AFTL as a fundamental requisite for the performance or accomplishment of an organization's assigned mission.
MissionObjective is a class of abstractions representing the different kinds of objectives that ATOMissionPlans may have. Particular mission objectives are handled as Attributes of the Plans to which they pertain. Mission objectives may be characterized in diverse ways, including by the type of attack on a target or by the mode of operation. An ATOMissionPlan may have more than one MissionObjective, of the same kind or different kinds, depending upon the mission model. Detailed representations of the goals of a particular mission may be made using planGoal.
MissionStatusAttribute is the class of RelationalAttributes that describe various statuses of an ATOMissionPlan or an ATOMission.
ModernMilitaryMissile is a subclass of ProjectileWeapons.
ModularControlEquipment (MCE) is the subclass of ComputerBasedInformationSystems that are used by USAF Air Control Squadrons to plan, direct, and control tactical air operations and perform airspace management tasks as part of a TheaterAirControlSystem (TACS). The MRE is similar to the Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM) used by the Marine Corps (source: FAS).
NamedAirspaceControlMeasure is the subclass of AirspaceControlMeasure that are named airspaces appearing in the AirspaceControlOrder.
NavyFlightOperationsMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve scheduling of aircraft missions from an aircraft carrier class. This is an additional objective to the actual employment objective of the mission.
OffensiveAirSupportMission is a subclass of ATOMission. Offensive air support (OSA) missions are implemented by OffensiveAirSupportMissionPlans.
An OffensiveAirSupportMissionPlan is a subclass of DirectAttackGroundTargetMissionPlan. At least one primary target of an OffensiveAirSupportMissionPlan must be an OAS target.
OffensiveCounterAirMission is a subclass of ATOMission. Offensive counter air (OCA) missions are implemented by OffensiveCounterAirMissionPlans.
An OffensiveCounterAirMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlan. Offensive counterair operations (OCA) include various air forces activities to disrupt or destroy enemy aircraft and missile capacity, typically conducted close to their sources. OCA is generally conducted at friendly force initiative. At least one primary target of an OffensiveCounterAirMissionPlan must be an OCA target.
PackageBreakUp is a subclass of AircraftManeuver in which MilitaryAircraft that are assigned to different ATOMissionPlans within one ATOPackagePlan move from being in the same location to being in different locations.
PackageReForm is a subclass of AircraftManeuver in which the MilitaryAircraft that are assigned to different ATOMission within one ATOPackage move from being in different locations to being in the same location.
PackageRendezvous is a subclass of AircraftManeuver in which MilitaryAircraft that are assigned to different ATOMissions within the same ATOPackagePlan move from being in different locations to being in the same location.
PackageSpreadOut is a subclass of AircraftManeuver in which MilitaryAircraft that are assigned to different ATOMissions within the same ATOPackage move from being in the same location to being in different locations.
PhotoScan is a subclass of IntelligenceProduct.
PinpointScan is a subclass of IntelligenceProduct.
PrecisionGuidedMunition is the subclass of Weapons that have precision guidance systems.
PrepositionedMaterielTask is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that support other missions by placing supplies at or near a point of planned use or at a designated location (source: AFTL, p. 180).
PrimarySCLAttribute is a subclass of SCLAttribute for those attributes that represent primary SCLs for a given aircraft or class of aircraft. Each PrimarySCLAttribute represents the loaded primary SCL for a specific aircraft. See also NoLoadSCLAttribute.
ProjectileWeapon is the subclass of Weapons that are launched at their target and travel through air or water to reach it. Projectile weapons may be powered or unpowered, guided or unguided.
ReconnaissanceMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve conducting reconnaissance.
ReconnaissanceMissionPlan is the subclass of ATOMissionPlans in which the main objective is the gathering of intelligence.
RepositioningMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve flying to a landing location and then starting a new mission.
RoadReconTracePlot is a subclass of IntelligenceProduct.
RouteTransitionLine is a subclass of GeographicAreas designated as AirspaceControlMeasures in an AirspaceControlOrder.
SCLAttribute is a class of Attributes that represent the Standard Configuration Load (SCL) for an Aircraft. For example, SCL for fighter aircraft specifies the count and type of munitions (whole round), the external fuel tanks, and any jammer, flare, or chaff to be loaded on the aircraft. Each element of an SCL has an assigned wing or airframe position to assure weight, center of gravity, and electronic compatibility of the aircraft is maintained. An instance of SCLAttribute represents one such configuration, indicated by name.
SecondarySCLAttribute is a subclass of SCLAttribute for those attributes that represent secondary SCLs for a given aircraft or class of aircraft. Each SecondarySCLAttribute represents the loaded secondary SCL for a specific aircraft. See also NoLoadSCLAttribute.
Specification is the subclass of Proposition that consists of descriptions that some object, event, or other item should fulfill. Specifications may be part of a Plan or of a blueprint or other design document.
StandoffAttackMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve executing an attack on a target from some distance away.
StationMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve providing support to a mission at a fixed location, whether in the air or land-based.
SupportHelicopterMission is the subclass of ATOMissions that execute SupportHelicopterMissionPlans.
SupportHelicopterMissionPlan is a subclass of ATOMissionPlan in which support Helicopters participate.
SupportingTask is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that contribute to the accomplishment of a MissionEssentialTask (AFTL, p. 195).
SurfaceToSurfaceMissileMissionObjective is a subclass of MissionObjectives that involve coordinating and protecting the flow of missions through a corridor.
TacticalAirControlCenter is the subclass of MilitaryUnit consisting of ship-based installations for principal air operations, from which all aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are controlled (source: JEL).
TacticalAirControlParty is the subclass of MilitaryUnit consisting of subordinate operational components of a tactical air control system designed to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft (source: JEL).
TankerOrbit is a subclass of AirStation consisting of locations for AerialRefueling.
TheaterAirControlSystem (TACS) is a subclass of ComputerBasedInformationSystems that are used to rapidly detect and identify airborne targets with minimal or no outside support (source: FAS). GTACS are deployed as either ControlReportingCenters or ControlReportingElements.
TimingReferencePoint is a subclass of GeographicArea consisting of named places within an AirCorridor used as AirspaceControlMeasures to regulate safe passage of friendly aircraft on AirTransitways through the air corridor. See also CompositeAirOperationsRoute.
Torpedo is a subclass of self-propelled ModernMilitaryMissiles that are used to attack ships underwater.
TransportationRequest is the subclass of Requestings that ask for transportation for some specific deliverable (the patient of the request).
UtilityTask is the subclass of MilitaryProcesses that are performed to reposition materiel. This is primarily an Army term that is included in AirTaskingOrders mainly to provide for mission deconfliction.
ElectronicDevice is the subclass of ElectricDevices that contain microchips or other solid-state electronic components.
RadarFacility is the subclass of Organizations that are equipped for monitoring and reporting activity using Radar.
JointForceAirComponentCommander (JFACC) is the Position of the MilitaryOfficer appointed by the JointForceCommander to coordinate joint-force air operations. The officer appointed as JFACC need not be the Air Force service component commander (USCENTAF) but in practice may be, as in Desert Storm.
JointForceCommander (JFC) is the Position of the MilitaryOfficer who is in charge of a large-scale MilitaryProcess involving elements from multiple U.S. military services (such as Desert Storm). This is a general term applied to a combatant commander, subunified commander, or joint task force commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force; also called JFC (source: JEL).
LandingSuccessful is the MissionStatusAttribute of an ATOMissionPlan or an ATOMission that has made a successful landing.
MissionAborted is the MissionStatusAttribute of an ATOMissionPlan or an ATOMission that is aborted.
MissionFlyable is an instance of MissionStatusAttribute that describes an ATOMissionPlan that is considered to be flyable and not in need of further constraint checking.
MissionSuccessful is the MissionStatusAttribute of an ATOMissionPlan or an ATOMission that is successful.
Planned is a RelationalAttribute used to indicate that a Formula is a Plan (or part of a Plan) that some agent intends to bring about.
TakeoffSuccessful is the MissionStatusAttribute of an ATOMissionPlan or an ATOMission that has made a successful takeoff.