Which of the following is NOT included in an ACO?

• A. FSCMs
• B. ACMs
• C. SPINS
• D. Conventional loadouts

Answer: (A)

An ACO centers on managing airspace for an operation, outlining how airspace will be controlled and deconflicted. It uses Airspace Coordination Measures to specify where and when aircraft can operate, and SPINS provide the detailed instructions that tailor and implement those measures. Fire Support Coordination Measures, on the other hand, cover how fires are coordinated with air and ground forces and belong to the fire support planning domain, not the airspace control order. So FSCMs are not included in an ACO. This separation helps keep airspace control focused on airspace deconfliction while fire support coordination handles the integration of fires.