Digitally aided CAS

Question 1

Types of DACAS

Answer 1

VMF
SADL
Link 16

Question 2

VMF must have the following

Answer 2

IP address
Unit reference number
Data link address

Question 3

What is a APTD?

Answer 3

Aircraft position, target designation

Question 4

DACAS workflow

Answer 4

Radio, check
OSR - data received
Situation update
ATD

Question 5

Advantages

Answer 5

Automation
Speed
Communication accuracy
May increase SA or friendly locations
Improved C2 function
Can display sensor point of interest designated ground targets, and aircraft position
All above can result in reduced potential fratricide

Question 6

Disadvantages

Answer 6

Truncation
Data input errors
Increase coordination to ensure interoperability
Increased workload in certain situations

Question 7

DACAS brevity terms

Answer 7

Forest - VMF
Timber - link 16
Wood - SADL

Question 8

DACAS briefing/execution

Answer 8

Wilco/digital readback - voice
Aircraft position, target designation - los
Talk on - voice
Depart IP - los
Clearance - voice

Question 9

What are mandatory readback when using DACAS

Answer 9

Lines 8 and restriction must be read back via voice

Question 10

Where can you find more information regarding the workflow when using DACAS

Answer 10

JFIRE
Appendix E Table 69 - 76

VMF Format - page 120