By means of analysis to the autonomous control level and development direction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the location in the autonomous control level and research priorities of Manned/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MAV/UAV) cooperative engagement capability (CEC) was determined. On that basis, this paper analyzed related concepts of MAV/UAV cooperative engagement. Then, it discussed the application of self-organization system and consensus algorithm to cooperative engagement. Finally, it investigated operation process in accordance with information–decision-making–action sequence.