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A comprehensive overview of various aspects of close air support (cas) and air defense tactics. It covers topics such as the capabilities of different aircraft and weapons systems, targeting pods, laser technology, joint terminal attack control (jtac), and the urban environment. The document delves into the specifics of cas operations, including the roles of different military branches, the types of targeting and weapons used, and the procedures for coordinating and executing air strikes. It also explores the different categories and systems of air defense, including strategic and tactical air defense, point defense and area defense weapons, and mobile tactical systems. The document aims to equip readers with a thorough understanding of the key concepts and principles involved in cas and air defense, making it a valuable resource for military personnel, students, and anyone interested in this field.
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FAC(A) Capable USMC - ANSWER-AV-8B Harrier II, F/A 18 Super Hornet, UH-1N/Y Iroquis/Venom, AH-1 Cobra FAC(A) Capable USAF - ANSWER-A-10C Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon FAC(A) Capable USN - ANSWER-F/A-18 Hornet What is the max weight bomb a F-18 will carry? - ANSWER-1000 lbs Three Types of Targeting Pods - ANSWER-LIETNING Pod, SNIPER Pod, ATFLIR Pod Define: Laser - ANSWER-Directed Energy Weapon System Which surface has the best reflectivity for lasers? - ANSWER-Brick In CAS, where is the situation passed? - ANSWER-Situation Update What is needed in order to view a pod's display? - ANSWER-VDL Code (i.e. 12.113) What is the standard marking round? - ANSWER-WP Define: JDAM - ANSWER-Joint Directed Attack Munition; GPS/INS; GBU-38: 500 lb GBU-32: 1000 lb GBU-31: 2000 lb Define: Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb - ANSWER-Laser guided; GBU-12: 500 lb GBU-16: 1000 lb GBU-10: 2000 lb GBU-39 - ANSWER-GPS/INS 250 lb Categories of Air Defense - ANSWER-Strategic (large airspace) and Tactical (small airspace) Point Defense ADA Weapons - ANSWER-Short Range; Small arms, AAA, SAMs Cover up to 20km Area Defense ADA Weapons - ANSWER-Medium Range: SA-6, SA-8, and SA-
Cover up to 45km Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) - ANSWER-ZU- ZSU-23-4 Shilka 2S6 Tunguska S- Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) - ANSWER-SA- SA- SA- SA- SAM Mobile Tactical Systems - ANSWER-SA- SA- SA- SA- SA- SA- How do you deflect Air and Surface Fires? - ANSWER-Time; Lateral; Altitude; Lateral and Altitude What is a purple kill box? - ANSWER-Deconflicts for Air-to-Surface, and Air-to-Air What is a blue kill box? - ANSWER-Deconflicts for Surface-to-Surface What is the Urban Triad? - ANSWER-Physical Terrain, Population, Infrastructure Major physical characteristics of the Urban Environment? - ANSWER-Airspace, Supersurface Area, Surface Area, Subsurface Area What is Close Air Support? - ANSWER-Action by fixed, and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Terminal Attack Controllers - ANSWER-JTAC FAC(A) Primary Mission of AC-130 - ANSWER-Night CAS for special operations forces AC-130 U - ANSWER-25mm Cannon 40mm Cannon 105mm Cannon AC-130 W - ANSWER-30mm Cannon SOPGM and SDB (small diameter bomb)