text: Chapter 3
  and control support allows commanders to reposition rapidly to the decisive point on the battlefield,
  develop the situation, and reach back to resources at their CP or a higher headquarters as required. Army
  Aviation C2 assets provide a means for C2 to be comprehensive and provide beyond line of site voice and
  data communications. Army Aviation supports C2 through the use of C2 aircraft, UAS communication
  relay package, and ATS increasing a commander’s ability to integrate and synchronize operations.
  COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS AIRCRAFT
  3-178. Command, control, and communications aircraft enable the maneuver commander to better
  understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess operations over extended ranges and complex
  terrain. The CAC provides the means by which air and ground commanders can rapidly traverse and see the
  AO. The CAC does this by providing airborne C2 and aerial retransmission as directed. The C2 UH-60
  aircraft gives the commander an enhanced capability communicate over extended distances by performing
  C2 while moving, serving as an aerial tactical CP, and providing an early entry CP. The onboard
  communications linkages allow for continuous contact between the commander and committed forces.
  These linkages also help maintain situational awareness, issue and receive fragmentary orders with
  graphics, synchronize fire and maneuver, and extend coverage. With networked-enabled communication
  systems, commanders and staffs assimilate significantly greater amounts of data faster and with greater
  clarity. The CAC is organic to the GSAB of the CAB, and conducts C2 support either DS or OPCON to the
  maneuver commander. The aviation unit providing the aircraft must coordinate with the supported unit
  early to integrate the C2 aircraft during the planning process. The aircrew of the C2 aircraft should attend
  orders and rehearsals of the supported unit to fully understand the operational scheme of maneuver and to
  best integrate the aircraft into the plan.
  3-179. Scheme of maneuver. Command and control support occurs in a CAC aircraft flying in controlled
  airspace. The most common ACMs used is an airborne command and control area. Coordinated through the
  operations officer or S-3 (Air), ADAM/BAE, or other air planning element, the airborne command and
  control area does not conflict with current operations of the supported unit, and is in an area that supports
  the maneuver commander’s plan. It may be necessary to plan for multiple airborne command and control
  areas. During offensive operations, on-order ROZs are planned in order to allow C2 aircraft to maneuver
  commensurate with the offensive tempo.
  3-180. Threat. Aviation battalion operations and intelligence officers must carefully analyze the threat
  and the impact potential threats may have upon aircraft operating in a ROZ. ROZ operations may fix an
  aircraft over a piece of terrain for prolonged periods, thus an accurate threat assessment must inform ROZ
  location selection. A careful analysis of the ROZ by the aviation unit ensures the ROZ can support the
  ground maneuver commander's concept.
  3-181. Communications. ROZ selection maximizes LOS communications with all elements of the
  ground force, ideally extending the range maneuver forces may cover in an operation. A careful mission
  variable analysis allows ROZ selection in an area that appropriately balances operational risk with mission
  requirements.
  3-182. Routes to/from the ROZ. Flight routes must be developed to support the aircraft's transition to the
  ROZ. These flight routes must be planned carefully, should avoid over flight of friendly artillery units, and
  should be opened and closed as needed through close coordination with the appropriate airspace element or
  controlling agency. The detailed planning of air routes, similar to the procedural control offered by a ROZ,
  enables success of the combined arms team through detailed planning.
  3-183. Battlefield circulation of key leaders. The GSAB and the AHB execute missions that facilitate
  C2 support through leadership battlefield circulation designed to promote shared understanding. Battlefield
  circulation also supports commanders’ efforts to inform and influence audiences inside and outside their
  organizations, such as through Soldier and leader engagements. In order to meet the circulating leader’s
  intent, the supporting aviation unit needs to closely coordinate with the leader’s staff to ensure thorough
  planning and analysis for each mission.