Which of the following correctly matches the ADSE/AGIE systems to their primary function?

• A. FAAD = Air Picture; AMDWS = Planning; TAIS = Airspace; CDLIM = Data Links
• B. AMDWS = Air Picture; FAAD = Planning; CDLIM = Airspace; TAIS = Data Links
• C. TAIS = Air Picture; CDLIM = Planning; FAAD = Airspace; AMDWS = Data Links
• D. CDLIM = Airspace; TAIS = Data Links; AMDWS = Air Picture; FAAD = Planning

Answer: (A)

This item asks you to pair each ADSE/AGIE system with its primary function, focusing on who provides the air picture, who handles planning, who manages airspace, and who governs data links.

FAAD is the air picture provider. It combines radar inputs and sensor data to present a current, fused view of the battlespace, giving operators the tracks and threat status they need to see what’s under threat and where to engage. That makes FAAD the source of the air picture.

AMDWS is the planning tool. It’s used to develop and synchronize engagement plans, allocate weapons resources, and coordinate missions across units. Its strength lies in planning and operational scheduling rather than real-time sensing or data-link management.

TAIS covers airspace management. It focuses on deconfliction, airspace allocation, and ensuring safe, coordinated use of the airspace by all platforms and activities in theater.

CDLIM handles data links. It provides the interface and management for data-link communications, enabling the exchange of track data and command information between sensors, weapons, and command nodes.

Putting those roles together, this mapping best matches the systems to their primary functions: FAAD for the air picture, AMDWS for planning, TAIS for airspace, and CDLIM for data links. The other option groupings mix these roles (for example, assigning data links to a planning tool or the air picture to a planning system), which doesn’t align with how these systems are designed to function.