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A3 Operations
A3 is responsible to the Commander for coordinating the overall readiness
of airforce operational elements and for planning, tasking, overseeing,
and controlling those operational activities that are the responsibility
of the Air Division. In conjunction with CANR DCR and A4, is responsible
for developing and leading the BattleStaff.
Through the AOC and the Air Components, provides the single point of
operational tasking authority and "one stop shopping" for all
operational level planning, tasking, command and control, and mission
monitoring. These responsibilities are executed through the direction
of the A3 branch, as follows;
A3 Ops
- Responsible for Force Employment - to plan, task, direct and monitor
air force operations.
- Responsible to A3 for duties as A3 Ops and to DCR for duties as the
CANRDO. A3 and DCR maintain close liaison to prioritize activities and
assist A3 Ops in maximizing the effectiveness of his organization.
- Conducts operational level planning and tasking of air force resources
and directs, monitors, and coordinates sustainment activities for missions
in progress.
- Directs all activities of the AOC.
A3 Operations Readiness (A3 Ops Rdns)
- Ensures the operational readiness of air force resources. Tasks include:
developing and maintaining operational readiness and policy documents;
developing and monitoring aircrew standards; coordinating operational
and selected pre-deployment training; providing guidance and direction
for the development of weapons systems; and managing air force resources.
- Provides oversight of aerospace control management, meteorological
services, aircrew training and proficiency, and Aircraft operating procedures.
- Coordinates Electronic Warfare activities; oversees NBC training and
readiness.
- Contributes to the development of weapons systems in the Operational
Test and Evaluation process.
- Staffs long-term requirements issues that affect the day-to-day readiness
of the airforce.
- Coordinates allocation of munitions, yearly flying rates and aviation
petroleum, oil and lubricants.
- Responsible for the readiness of equipment systems.
- Standards Evaluation Teams (SETs) located at designated wings are
directly accountable to A3 OpsRdns. The SETs, in collaboration with
the Wings, generate standards which are verified by A3 OpsRdns. WComds
are responsible for implementing the standards.
A3 Security and Military Police (A3 SAMP)
- Responsible for providing Security and Military Police advice to the
Commander.
- Develops, monitors and maintains training standards for the Airfield
Security Force.
- Provides force protection personnel to support deployed commanders,
and ensure the safety of air force personnel, equipment, and infrastructure
anywhere in the world.
A3 Evaluation (A3 Eval)
- Provides direct advice to the Commander on the Operational Readiness
of his forces.
- Responsible for working with external agencies such as NORAD and NATO
to ensure that our forces understandand adhere to applicable regulations.
- Responsible for the Corrective Action and Lessons Learned (CADCALL)
process.
Maritime Air Components Atlantic and Pacific (MAC(A) & MAC(P))
- In accordance with agreement between the CAS and CMS, Comd 1 Cdn Air Div has
command of all air resources but relinquishes OPCOM or OPCON of specific
resources to MARLANT or MARPAC as Joint Maritime Commanders (JMCs) to
support their DPG missions and tasks. This OPCOM or OPCON of assigned
air resources is exercised through the MACs.
- MAC (A) is co-located with MARLANT in Halifax; MAC (P) with MARPAC
in Esquimalt.
- Provide on-site operational liaison and support for the planning and
conduct of joint operations at sea.
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