Close Air Support
A request for close air support (CAS) in an emergency situation.
Hello 6-1. This is (Callsign). Request Emergency CAS. Over
| A | OWN LOCATION | “Friendly Forces marked on map as (indicator)" |
| B | DESCRIPTION OF FF | “We are a Section size patrol. Friendly position marked by smoke” (or IR). |
| C | TARGET LOCATION | “Enemy Grid 12345678. We are N/S/E/W xxxm from enemy location." (8 figure grid reference) |
| D | TARGET DESCRIPTION | “Target 7 times enemy forces, 2x RPG in tree line” |
| E | REMARKS | “HARRASS. GUNS. We are nearest FF.” I. Effect required (DESTROY, NEUTRALISE or HARRASS) II. Position of other FF III. Other Threats (AA/SAM) and Hazards |
| “STOP, STOP, STOP” | “To halt an attack” |
- Have essential information filled in before calling HQ
- Try to speak slowly and clearly
- HQ may handover control of the aircraft to you, so be prepared to change frequencies
- Try to do what the pilot tells you, when they tell you
- Be prepared to mark your own and the enemy forces position (not with white smoke)
- Pro Word: TIC = Troops in Contact