MQT MQF Flashcards
CAS is air action by fixed-wing (FW) and rotary-wing (RW) aircraft against hostile targets that are _____________, and requires _______________ of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.
in close proximity to friendly forces / detailed integration
Target Marking. Providing _____________ target marks. Target marking builds ___________________, identifies specific targets in an array, reduces the possibility of _______________________, and facilitates terminal attack control.
timely and accurate / situational awareness / fratricide and collateral damage
Who is responsible for CAS employment?
All participants in CAS are responsible for the effective and safe planning and execution.
____________________________ provides C2 of unit forces and ensures sorties are generated to accomplish CAS missions as directed by the ATO.
The Wing’s Operations Center (WOC)
_____________________________ is an Army liaison provided by the Army component or force commander to the COMAFFOR for duties with the AOC or to the JFACC for duties in the JAOC based on the scenario.
The Battle Coordination Detachment (BCD)
A ___________________ is a qualified and certified Service member who can request, adjust, and control surface-to-surface fires, provide targeting information in support of Type 2 and 3 CAS, and perform TGO in conjunction with a JTAC/FAC (A).
Joint Forward Observer (JFO)
A ____________ is a team provided by the JFSOCC that is attached to the JFACC to coordinate, deconflict, and integrate special operations air and surface operations with conventional air operations.
Special Operations Liaison Element (SOLE)
This net provides an emergency distress net for aircraft. It further serves as a means for air control agencies to advise aircraft of emergency conditions or serious hazards to flight safety.
Guard Net
The primary objective of _____ is to allow friendly aircraft to operate in airspace defended by an enemy air defense system, including the target area and ingress/egress routes. _____ missions do not guarantee aircraft immunity from enemy air defenses.
Sead
Coordinated Fire Line (CFL)
A line beyond which conventional, indirect, surface fire support means may create effects
at any time within the boundaries of the establishing HQ without additional coordination.
Free-Fire Area (FFA). A FFA is a specific designated area into which ___________ may fire ________with the establishing HQ. It is used to expedite joint fires and to facilitate emergency jettison of aircraft munitions.
any weapon system / without additional coordination
Kill Box. A kill box is a three-dimensional area used to facilitate the integration of joint fires and airspace. The kill box is a _____ with an associated ____.
FSCM/ACM
A No-Fire Area (NFA), is a land area designated by the appropriate commander into which fires or their effects are prohibited. Name one of two exceptions where it IS authorized.
When an enemy force within the NFA engages a friendly force and the engaged
commander determines there is a requirement for immediate protection and responds
with the minimal force needed to defend the force.
______________separation is effective for coordinating fires against targets that are adequately separated from flight routes to ensure aircraft protection from the effects of friendly fires.
Lateral
__________________ separation is effective for coordinating fires when aircraft remain above or below indirect fire trajectories and their effects.
Altitude
