Who coordinates Airspace control for air and missile defense operations?

• A. ADAM
• B. ALO
• C. S3-OPS
• D. FSO

Answer: (A)

Coordinating airspace control for air and missile defense operations is handled by ADAM. In AMD missions, ensuring the airspace is properly deconflicted and managed is essential so that sensors, weapons, and friendly air and space users don’t interfere with each other. The ADAM function links the AMD battle staff with airspace authorities, allocating sectors and coordinating engagement zones to keep the defense system and any allied air activity operating safely within approved airspace.

The other roles serve important functions, but not this airspace management niche: the Air Liaison Officer mainly partners with air assets to integrate air support with ground operations; the S3-OPS focuses on overall operations planning and execution; the Fire Support Officer concentrates on coordinating fires against ground targets. In this context, ADAM is the entity responsible for airspace coordination for air and missile defense operations.