Types of Terminal Attack Control

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Types of terminal attack control:

 

Type 1

 

Type 2

 

Type 3

 

There are three types of terminal attack control (Type 1-3).

 

JTACs use Type 1 control when the risk assessment requires them to

visually acquire the attacking aircraft and the target under attack.

 

Type 2 control will be used when the JTAC desires control of individual

attacks but assesses that either visual acquisition of the attacking aircraft

or target at weapons release is not possible or when attacking aircraft

are not in a position to acquire the mark/target prior to weapons release/

launch.

 

Type 3 control may be used when the tactical risk assessment indicates

that CAS attack imposes low risk of fratricide.

 

Since both fixed- and rotary-wing CAS aircraft are ever changing,

standardized tactics provide a baseline for further refinement and

improvement. Aircrews will ultimately decide aircraft tactics but must

ensure that tactics used fall within any constraints issued by the JTAC.

 

CAS operations in limited visibility or adverse weather conditions

demand a high level of proficiency. Such proficiency can only come

about through dedicated, realistic CAS training. The three general

categories of limited visibility employment are visual, system aided,

and night vision device.

 

Technology can assist in effective CAS. Laser and inertial navigation

systems and/or global positioning system based systems can aid in

target acquisition and weapon guidance.

 

CONCLUSION

 

This publication provides joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for

joint fire support and aviation planning, execution and control agencies,

and aircrews in fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft to attack targets in close

proximity to friendly forces. It presents options the JFC (Joint Forces Commander) can employ

when planning and executing CAS in joint operations.