Airspace Control Order is implemented by which element?

• A. Airspace Management.
• B. Airspace Operations Center.
• C. Joint Force Commander.
• D. Controller Training Division.

Answer: (A)

Airspace Control Order is a formal instruction that defines the airspace control measures for a specific time period—who can use certain airspace, what procedures apply, and when restrictions are in place. The element responsible for creating and issuing this order is Airspace Management. They plan, coordinate, and publish these control measures, ensuring the ACO aligns with the Airspace Control Plan and is shared with all airspace users and control agencies. Real-time execution and monitoring happen in the Airspace Operations Center, but the actual publication of the ACO comes from Airspace Management. The Joint Force Commander provides overarching authority, not the day-to-day issuance of control orders, and the Controller Training Division focuses on training rather than operational directives.