CAS Mission

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.

Technological advancements in aircraft capabilities, weapons systems, and munitions give JTACs 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.

🎯 Types of Control:

The type of control shall be specified in the Game Plan prior to the attack brief for aircrew SA, but there are no requirements for the aircrew.

Types

-- Description --

— Type 1 —

JTAC can see the target and Aircraft, and is for individual attacks.

— Type 2 —

JTAC "must" have real-time information on the target from FO/Scout or UAV, etc, for individual attacks. He can visually see either the target or the aircraft (but not both).

— Type 3 —

JTAC "must" be able to provide clearance for multiple attacks during a single engagement, subject to specific attack restrictions. Just like last of the controls, the JTAC "must" have real-time data on the target from FO/Scout or UAV, etc.

💥 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.

Method of Attacks

-- Description --

BOT

Aircraft/aircrew will acquire the target or intended aimpoint using the best method available.

e.g. AGM-65 — Summry: Inform the aircraft to kill/destory a thing/things.

BOC

Aircraft/aircrew will employ weapons on the specified coordinates given in the CAS brief.

e.g. GPS Bombs — Summry: Inform the aircraft to strike a place.