# CAS Mission

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CAS is air action near friendly forces that needs to be carefully integrated.

***— it indicates that the target is destroyed and that a JTAC is ensuring that no friendlies are harmed, indicating that the attack is CAS.***
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Technological advancements in aircraft capabilities, weapons systems, and munitions give JTAC[^1]s more tools to maximize the effects of fires while reducing the risk of friendly fire when using air power in close proximity to friendly forces.

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## :dart: Types of Control:

The type of control shall be specified in the [Game Plan](#user-content-fn-2)[^2] prior to the attack brief for aircrew SA, but there are no requirements for the aircrew.

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="148" align="center">Types</th><th>-- Description --</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">— <strong>Type 1 —</strong> </td><td><strong>JTAC</strong> can see the <mark style="color:red;">target</mark> and <strong>Aircraft</strong>, and is for individual attacks.</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>— Type 2 —</strong> </td><td><strong>JTAC </strong><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>"must"</strong></mark> have real-time information on the <mark style="color:red;">target</mark> from <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3"><em><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>FO</strong></mark></em></a><em><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>/Scout</strong></mark></em> or <em><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>UAV</strong></mark></em>, etc, for individual attacks. He can visually see either the <mark style="color:red;">target</mark> or the <strong>aircraft</strong> <em>(but not both)</em>.</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>— Type 3 —</strong> </td><td><strong>JTAC</strong> <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>"must"</strong></mark> be able to provide clearance for <strong>multiple attacks</strong> during a single engagement, subject to specific attack restrictions.<br><br>Just like last of the controls, the <strong>JTAC</strong> <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>"must"</strong></mark> have real-time data on the <mark style="color:red;">target</mark> from <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3"><em><mark style="color:purple;">FO</mark></em></a><em><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>/Scout</strong></mark></em><strong> or </strong><em><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>UAV</strong></mark></em><strong>, etc.</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## :boom: Method of Attack (MOA):

The optimal method of attack is chosen based on which method allows for the quickest target engagement and is determined by the target type/munition type, how the target will be acquired, and the situation.

<table><thead><tr><th width="210" align="center">Method of Attacks</th><th>-- Description --</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-4">BOT</a></td><td><p>Aircraft/aircrew will acquire the <strong>target</strong> or intended aimpoint using the best method available.</p><p><br><em>e.g.</em> AGM-65<br>— <em><strong>Summry:</strong> Inform the aircraft to kill/destory</em> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-5"><em>a <strong>thing/things</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-6">BOC</a></td><td><p>Aircraft/aircrew will employ weapons on the specified <strong>coordinates</strong> given in the CAS brief.</p><p><br><em>e.g.</em> GPS Bombs<br>— <em><strong>Summry:</strong> Inform the aircraft to strike a</em> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-7"><em><strong>place</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## 🔶Video Examples

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{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5a-kiTgedQ>" %}
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{% tab title="👂Listening Practice" %}
{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL8y3E6iuLo>" %}
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## :writing\_hand: Close Air Support Briefing Format:

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<figure><img src="https://4156313469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fk6VdgLKFcMzEH0Pdebgd%2Fuploads%2FPmb8pPGE7x9qnIrkagKf%2FUntitled.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8bdbede3-1bc4-498a-b303-efa0a9ab548c" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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<div align="center"><figure><img src="https://4156313469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fk6VdgLKFcMzEH0Pdebgd%2Fuploads%2Fb4YFa5Rn7ccIbsBfvKgR%2FUntitled.png?alt=media&#x26;token=19ed63ef-fa07-4986-99e4-349f5977bafc" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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{% tab title="5-Line" %}

<figure><img src="https://4156313469-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fk6VdgLKFcMzEH0Pdebgd%2Fuploads%2FCo1hV4WoUdwmmRZ2D7P8%2FUntitled.png?alt=media&#x26;token=55382731-92a8-42a6-bd4f-e37b42eb7b79" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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## 🤓 Keyhole (Extra)

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[keyhole](https://aarens-base.gitbook.io/aarens-base-docs/learning/cas-mission/keyhole)
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[^1]: Joint Terminal Attack Controller

[^2]: It's a concise and SA-enhancing tool to inform all players of the flow of the following attack.

[^3]: Forward Observer

[^4]: Bomb on Target

[^5]: ex. Tanks, Buildings

[^6]: Bomb on Coordinate

[^7]: ex. GRID, Lat-Lon