What is each line in the CAS 9-line format briefing?
- IP/BP:
- Heading and offset
- Distance
- Target Elevation
- Target Description
- Target Location
- Type Mark and Code for actual laser
- Location of Friendlies and position marked by:
- Egress:
Remarks/Restrictions
What are the required read-back items in the CAS 9-line?
4, 6 and restrictions. JTAC may request additional readback.
What is the required unit of measure for elevation in the 9-line brief?
Feet MSL
What is the difference between BOC and BOT
BOC is bomb on coordinates. Aircraft may not actually see the target and the weapon is sent to a static location.
BOT is bomb on target. Requires the aircraft to see the target or the target location and can be sent to a static or dynamic target.
What is the advantage of BOC? What is the advantage of BOT?
BOC: Employing asset does not need to be tally with target, target can be attacked quickly
BOT: Can hit moving targets
What is the FLOT?
Forward Line of Troops = most forward positions of friendly forces
What is a FSCL?
Fire Support Coordination Line = established by the JFLCC to reduce fratricide risk. Interdiction operations short of the FSCL require check-in with TAGS (theater air ground system) for situation updates, friendly locations and deconfliction. Interdiction ops beyond the FSCL may still require deconfliction with TAGS through SOLE.
What agency coordinates strikes beyond the FSCL?
Requires coordination with TAGS through the SOLE.
Define Air Interdiction
Generally conducted at such distances from friendly forces that detailed integration of each AI mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not normally required.
List 6 of the 13 planning considerations for SCAR
- Defined geographic area or FSCM
- Timely and accurate intel
- Local air superiority
- SEAD
- Effective comm and early warning
- Favorable wx
- Capable SCAR/AR/AI assets
- Time on station
- Sensors
- Ordnance
- Effective training and proficiency
- Streamlined and flexible procedures
- Clear understanding of friendly ground scheme of maneuver and mission.
List the fighter to SCAR check-in in order. (8)
SCAR C/S this is C/S mission number Number and type of aircraft. Position and Altitude Ordnance Time of Station Type of sensor capes Abort Code Remarks
List the situation update from SCAR to striker (7)
- Threat Activity
- Enemy Situation
- Friendly Situation/CC intent
- Artillery activity
- Coordination
- Hazards
- Remarks/Restrictions
7 factors CEM doesn’t account for
- Weapon malfunctions
- Delivery Errors
- Marking or adjusting rounds
- Secondary explosions
- Altered delivery tactics
- Unknown transient civilian or non-combatant personnel IVO the target
- Cluster munitions, rocket assisted projectiles, and extended range artillery beyond level 3
Describe the 5 CDE levels
- Target validation and initial analysis
- General/target-size analysis
- Weaponeering analysis
- Refined analysis
- Casualty analysis
The 4 factors that force casualty analysis
- Human shields
- Dual-use facilities
- CBR plume hazard
- Environmental hazards
