8. CAS mission planning

Question 1

counter land operations defined

Answer 1

airpower ops against enemy land force capabilities to create effects that achieve JFO (joint force commander ) objectives
DOES NOT INCLUDE ENEMY AIRCRAFT

Question 2

two types of counterland ops?

Answer 2

AI (air interdiction)

CAS

Question 3

Define AI

Answer 3

such distance from friendlies that detailed integration of each air mission with fire and movement of FF is not required

Question 4

define CAS

Answer 4

in close proximity to friendlies and requires detailed integration with friendly forces

Question 5

CAS can support the 3 operational areas…?

Answer 5

Shaping- pre assault fires, high priority targets
Close combat- head to head with enemy
JSA(Joint security area) operations - base defense

Question 6

Out of the 3 CAS operational areas which has the greatest chance for potential friendly fire?

Answer 6

JSA large number of support personnel

Question 7

What is one of the most overlooked aspects of maneuver and fire support planning?

Answer 7

REHEARSALS!!!

Question 8

What is the leading cause of fratricide and/or collateral damage?

Answer 8

Improper PID of the target

Question 9

How far away is a CP(contact point)?

Answer 9

Normally outside the range of enemy SAMs and is 15-3-NM from IP