ASE-8 CAS

Question 1

CAS

Answer 1

Air action by fixed wing and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets which are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.

Question 2

FSCL

Answer 2

Fire Support Coordination Line
A fire support coordination line is a permissive fire control measure that may be established by a corps within its area of operation to support its concept of the operation. The purpose of an FSCL is to allow the corps and it’s subordinates and supporting units to expediously attack targets of opportunity beyond the FSCL.

Question 3

FLOT

Answer 3

Forward Line of Own Troops
A line which indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time.

Question 4

CAS Considerations

Answer 4

ABMS and WDs need to be highly trained and skilled to properly conduct CAS mission and prevent fratricide incidents.

Question 5

Prompt Response

Answer 5

to be effective, CAS must provide a timely response to the request.

Question 6

Appropriate Ordnance

Answer 6

To achieve the desired level of destruction, neutralization, or suppression of enemy CAS targets, it is necessary to tailor the weapons load and arming and fusing settings for the required results.

Question 7

Joint Air Request Net (JARN)

Answer 7

JARN is the link between the ASOC and subordinate TACPs for request and coordination of immediate air support.