1. Close air support (CAS) is an element of joint fire support that requires detailed planning, coordination, and training between air and ground forces to effectively and safely support maneuvering troops in close proximity to enemy forces.
2. CAS is defined as air action against nearby hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, requiring integration between air and ground units.
3. The goal of CAS is to support ground tactical units at any time when friendly and enemy forces are close together through synchronized actions that are planned and executed jointly.
1. Close air support (CAS) is an element of joint fire support that requires detailed planning, coordination, and training between air and ground forces to effectively and safely support maneuvering troops in close proximity to enemy forces.
2. CAS is defined as air action against nearby hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, requiring integration between air and ground units.
3. The goal of CAS is to support ground tactical units at any time when friendly and enemy forces are close together through synchronized actions that are planned and executed jointly.
1. Close air support (CAS) is an element of joint fire support that requires detailed planning, coordination, and training between air and ground forces to effectively and safely support maneuvering troops in close proximity to enemy forces.
2. CAS is defined as air action against nearby hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, requiring integration between air and ground units.
3. The goal of CAS is to support ground tactical units at any time when friendly and enemy forces are close together through synchronized actions that are planned and executed jointly.
2. Requires detailed planning, coordination, and training for effective and safe execution. 3. Synchronizing CAS in time, space, and purpose with supported maneuver forces increases the effectiveness of the joint force. DEFINITION
1. Air action against hostile targets
that are in close proximity to friendly forces, and requires detailed integration (JP3-09.3)
2. CAS is planned and executed to
support ground tactical units.
3. Can be conducted at any place and
time friendly forces are in close proximity to enemy forces. SUMMARY 1. Joint Fire Support 2. Detailed planning and coordination 3. Close proximity 4. Support ground tactical units