It is assumed that this is to avoid possible loss of vehicle situations. Consequently, three layers of vehicle control were devised. Program control, indirect control and direct control. The initial plan can be modified in flight and is what is referred to as the current plan. Indirect control is exercised by the operator via high level commands such as turn left, go up, hold, return to base, fly-up etc.
Direct control is via a stick and throttle to hand fly the vehicle.
The SEAD mission is an identified task.