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  field office, the air operations branch facilitates the coordination of aviation assets during disaster operations.
  DODD 3025.18 and JP 3-28 contain detailed information for implementing DSCA.
  G-5. During DSCA, the national airspace remains under the control of the Federal Aviation Administration
  (FAA) (part of the Department of Transportation). The FAA assumes the role of the airspace coordinating
  authority. In this capacity, the FAA develops the airspace control plan. This plan describes processes and
  procedures for the safe employment of air assets, both military and civilian, operating within the rescue and
  recovery area. Other military operations within the scope directed by the joint force air component command
  use the airspace control plan.
  G-6. The airspace control plan directs all assets, military or civilian, operating in or through the disaster area
  and assumes civil air traffic control facilities will control all air traffic and provide visual and instrument
  flight rule separation. Strict adherence to the airspace control plan and FAA air traffic control procedures
  ensures safe, efficient, and expeditious use of airspace while still enabling all participants to accomplish their
  respective missions. Lessons from recent DSCA underpin the importance of coordinating and integrating
  airspace use through airspace elements, at all echelons, and letting the highest airspace element interface with
  the joint force and state and federal agencies, if necessary and appropriate. This prevents other airspace users
  from inundating local state and federal agencies with requests. The air component command for the United
  States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is Air Force North (1st Air Force).
  G-7. To augment the FAA’s airspace control plan, each state maintains an airspace control plan signed by
  the adjutant general, maintained by 1st Air Force. The 601st Air and Space Operations Center (AOC [United
  States Air Force]), 1st Air Force, plans, directs, and assesses air and space operations for the North American
  Aerospace Defense Command, and USNORTHCOM. The AOC provides aerospace warning and control for
  North American Aerospace Defense defensive counterair activities, as well as directs Air Force air and space
  capabilities supporting USNORTHCOM homeland security and DSCA missions. As required, the joint force
  air component commander coordinates with the FAA and issues supplementary instructions to air
  commanders to accommodate changes required for emergency operations by military aircraft. To assist with
  coordination, all military and civilian agencies and organizations provide liaisons to the joint force air
  component command and coordinate all air activities with FAA representatives. While this is true for federal
  military missions, Air Force North (AFNORTH) offers the contingency response air support schedule
  (CRASS) to all agencies supporting disaster response operations.
  G-8. While the CRASS is similar to an unclassified air tasking order, it is not a “tasking” document. It
  serves as a visibility document intended to maximize visibility of air operations in the disaster area or joint
  operations area among all participants. AFNORTH uses unclassified means to disseminate CRASS and
  amplifying information (airspace control plan, airspace control order, or special instructions). The CRASS
  provides increased situational awareness of all aircraft, including non-DOD aircraft, operating in the joint
  operations area. The CRASS includes all interagency missions, as well as planned flying by other agencies
  supporting the disaster, including nongovernmental organizations and Army National Guard aviation assets
  operating in State active duty or Title 32 status.
  G-9. The fidelity of the CRASS depends on the information provided by non-DOD agencies and
  organizations. AFNORTH publishes it using a common application to ensure data access. It requires
  increased coordination with State emergency operations centers, law enforcement agencies, and other
  agencies to ensure accuracy. While compliance with the airspace control plan, airspace control order, or
  special instructions is not mandatory for non-DOD agencies, AFNORTH encourages these agencies to
  contribute to the CRASS work sheet. Participation is voluntary, and while not mandatory, it is highly
  encouraged. AFNORTH updates all information in accordance with the classified air tasking order cycle.
  AFNORTH (1st Air Force), coordinates with state emergency operations center and other agencies to ensure
  fullest dissemination of required information. Required information is also available on the AFNORTH
  public domain Web site at http://www.1af.acc.af.mil/.
  JOINT AIRSPACE CONTROL
  G-10. During DSCA, airspace control is transferred to the joint force air component command. All
  apportioned military aircraft operating in the joint operations area are line-tasked in the air tasking order. For
  those assets not directly tasked by the joint force air component command, applicable mission information