Day 1

Question 1

Definition of CAS

Answer 1

An air action performed by an A/C against hostile targets within close proximity of friendly forces and that requires detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and manoeuvre of those forces.

Question 2

Definition Air interdiction

Answer 2

Delay, Divert, disrupt, distroy enemy military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces. Conducted at such a distance from friendly forces that detailed integration is not required.

Question 2

What are the 4 air power roles?

Answer 2

Control of the air
Air mobility
Air attack
ISR

Question 3

5 criteria for planning in CAS

Answer 3

Mission and CONOPS
ROE
SPINS
Enemy disposition, composition and strength
Capabilities and limitations of A/C and ordnance
Location of Friendly troops and their fire and manoeuvre schemes

Question 4

5 Conditions for effective CAS

Answer 4

Effective training and proficiency
Planning and integration
Command and control
Control of the air
Target marking
streamlined and flexible procedures
appropriate ordnance
environmental conditions

Question 5

12 Step Template

Answer 5

1. Routing and safety of flight
2. Check in Bfg
3. Sit update
4. Game plan
5. Cas Bfg
6. Remarks & restrictions
7. Readback
8. Target correlation
9. Attack
10. Asses effects
11. BDA
12. Routing & safety of flight

Question 6

What are the 4 parts of the Game plan and which are mandatory?

Answer 6

Type of Control (Mandatory)
Method of attack (mandatory)
Ordnance
Interval

Question 7

What are the FW altitude tactics and their respective AGL value?

Answer 7

Medium/high altitude tactics = above 8000ft AGL
Low/very low altitude tactics = Grnd up to 8000ft AGL

Question 8

Give 5 factors that influence FW altitude tactics.

Answer 8

SA Threats
Capabilities A/C
Suprise effect
integration own assets (GBFS)
Weather

Question 9

What is an ETD?

Answer 9

Enhanced target description used when doing Low altitude tactics. Detailed description of the target area and the target location within that target area.
This way the pilot can mentally ( or draw) visualise the target area + target.

Question 10

What is the NATO publication pertaining to CAS and AI?

Answer 10

ATP 3.3.2.1 (D)

Question 11

What is the US core publication pertaining to CAS?

Answer 11

JPUB 3.09-3

Question 12

What do we use as a quick reference guide for requesting fire support?

Answer 12

JFIRE (final draft september 2023)