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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.3.5 is NATO's key document for ASC during NATO or NATO-led operations. The doctrine is deliberately broad and is designed for the guidance of all NATO forces and those participating in NATO or NATO-led operations (e.g., Partnership for Peace). Other NATO publications employing the doctrine of ASC provided herein, but describing specific procedures and tactics, may not be available to partner nations and/or affiliated forces yet. It is the responsibility of the respective commander to ensure familiarization with these procedures and tactics. Therefore, the doctrine in this publication is not intended to restrict the authority and responsibility of commanders and their organic resources, but rather to enhance overall operations. Adversary and friendly force structures, the commander's concept of operations, the commander's priorities and the operational environment will necessitate different specific procedures for ASC, both for operations within and beyond the Allied Command Operation area of responsibility (AOR). Commanders, in cooperation with collaborating forces and appropriate air traffic services (ATSs), will implement procedures required to accommodate NATO and national airspace control capabilities and requirements.