Plan, Develop, & Asses CAS Requirments Flashcards
Which type of flight as close to the earth’s surface as vegetation and obstacles permit while following the earth’s contours?
(NOE) Nap Of The Earth
The ______________ given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. For CAS, these responsibilities are to recommend air apportionment decisions, allocate forces/capabilities made available from the JFC and components, create and execute the ATO, and other applicable actions associated with CAS execution. _________ maintains close coordination with the other component commanders to ensure CAS requirements are being met in accordance with JFC guidance.
(JFACC) Joint Force Air Component Commander
_________________ is air action by aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.
(CAS) Close Air Support
When referring to Rotary Wing/Attack Helicopter aircraft, operations at 3200’ AGL are considered _______________
High Operating Altitude
What phase is the most important phase of the RW CAS mission. Joint Pub 3-09.3, Figure III-26 illustrates an example of RW tactics during CAS attacks.
The Attach Phase
The Five Steps to CAS Planning start with Step 1 Receipt of Mission/Prepare for Mission Analysis and end with what step
Orders Production
_________ provides fire support by naval surface gun, missile, and EW systems in support of a unit or units tasked with achieving the commander’s objectives. Naval assets can provide support in a unique manner and should be considered as one source of fire support along with other components and weapon systems.
(NSF) Naval Surface Fires
______________ fire is performed when the aircraft is in level, forward flight.
Running Fire
What Fires platform has varying capabilities and need to be known for proper employment. Many newer of these have the capability to be, or already are, armed and can provide extremely accurate fires with laser-guided and GPS-aided weapons. The current remote video terminals used by ground forces allow the FMV to be viewed directly by ground forces. Capabilities include EO, IR, Near-IR, LTD. IR Pointer to name a few.
(UAS) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Capabilities
What chapter in the Joint Pub 3-09.3 covers Planning and Requesting CAS/Fires?
Chapter III
______ 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. The SOLE is the focal point in the JAOC for all air support
requests for SOF, to include CAS.
(SOLE) Special Operations Liaison Element
_____ element performs C2 or liaison
functions according to mission requirements and as directed by the JFSOCC. Its level of
authority and responsibility may vary widely. It is the C2 focal point for CAS requests
for SOF units in support of a conventional joint or Service force.
Special Operations C2 Element
