text: Chapter 4
  The criticality, vulnerability, and threat methodology is a tool used to assist in the allocation of ADA
  forces to mission requirements. It begins with an understanding of the supported commander's air defense
  protection priorities, determined in accordance with the unit's scheme of maneuver, projected threats, and
  terrain where the operation will take place. Protection priorities may include units, such as the main effort
  BCT or division artillery; a semi-fixed asset, such as a forward arm and refuel point; or events, such as a river
  crossing or passage of lines. The importance of each asset is analyzed with respect to its criticality to the
  mission, vulnerability, and likelihood of being surveilled or attacked. These high value assets are incorporated
  into a protection prioritization list, normally identified by phase of operation.
  AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE PLANNING
  The basis for all AMD planning is the area air defense plan. The area air defense plan is the theater-
  level plan that delineates AMD guidance and directs efforts in support of the joint force commander's
  operation plan. The area air defense commander develops the area air defense plan, supported by
  representatives from the Army air and missile defense command and other service commands. The joint force
  commander approves the plan. From the area air defense plan and the airspace control plan, defense designers
  will extract identification criteria, specific instruction for implementation of the rules of engagement, airspace
  coordinating measures, air defense measures, air defense warnings, and self-defense criteria, and, as
  applicable, coordinate the integration of multinational AMD elements.
  Army AMD planning is conducted at all echelons, from the Army air and missile defense command to
  ADA batteries and platoons. At each level of command, planning begins with the receipt of a mission from
  higher headquarters and culminates in the issuance of an operation plan or order. Planning for SHORAD
  operations must key on developing an air defense scheme of maneuver that defeats air threats before they
  can accomplish their missions. Because enemy air operations are often part of an integrated air attack plan,
  air defense planning at all levels must support the higher echelon plan. Simultaneously, the planning of
  SHORAD operations must be fully integrated with the supported force's plan to enable the maneuver force's
  freedom of action. Without this integration, the air defense effort is not unified, the chances of fratricide
  increase, and mission success decreases.
  COMMAND AND SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS
  Command and support relationships provide the basis for unity of effort and are essential to successful
  mission accomplishment. Command relationships define superior and subordinate relationships between unit
  commanders and identify the degree of control of the gaining commander. Command responsibility and
  authority varies depending on the type of command relationships between units. Army support relationships
  define specific arrangements and responsibilities between supporting and supported units. Establishing clear
  command and support relationships are fundamental to organization of any operation.
  COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS
  There are five types of command relationship: organic, assign, attach, operational control, and tactical
  control. For additional discussion of these relationships, see ADP 5-0.
  * Organic are those assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in
  its table of organization for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the
  operating forces for the Navy (JP 1). Organic SHORAD forces, for instance, have command
  relationships with all other organic forces organized with its headquarters.
  * Assign is to place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively
  permanent and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the
  primary function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel (JP 3-0). Assigned
  SHORAD forces have command relationships with the gaining unit, are assigned positions by that
  unit's commander, and have priorities established by that commander or by a subordinate
  commander if so delegated.
  * Attach is the placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively
  temporary (JP 3-0). Attached SHORAD forces have command relationships with the gaining ADA
  unit and are assigned positions and have priorities established by that unit's commander. Attached