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FM/BS-1800 · v1.01
Request Close Air Support
32 words added, 19 words removed.
v1.00
Line 1 – HandshakeEstablish communications with the aircraft
Identify yourself and declare a CAS request
Format
[Aircraft Callsign], this is [FAC Callsign], CAS request
Example
HAMMER 1-1, this is SIERRA 1, CAS request
Aircraft response:
HAMMER 1-1, send CAS request
Line 2 – Target LocationProvide the target location using the most appropriate reference method
Format
GRID [grid reference]
SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx
TRP [name]
Line 3 – Target Description and MarkingDescribe the target
Include target size, type, environment, and marking method
Format
[target type/size], [environment/cover], (marked by [method], [laser code if applicable])
Examples
Infantry in treeline
Squad in compound, marked by red smoke
Vehicle in open, marked by sparkle
Infantry in treeline, marked by laser, code 1688
Line 4 – Friendly PositionsIdentify friendly positions relative to the target
Include friendly marking methods where applicable
Format
Friendlies [distance] [direction] of target, (marked by [method])
Examples
Friendlies 200 metres south of target
Friendlies 150 metres east of target, marked by blue smoke
Friendlies no factor
Line 5 – Attack Guidance and RestrictionsSpecify attack direction and restrictions
Request desired ordnance
State danger close where applicable
Format
[attack direction], [restrictions], Request [ordnance], (danger close if applicable)
Examples
Attack north to south, Request HE Rocket
Attack south to north, no fires west of target, Request Bomb
Attack east to west, remain north of friendlies, Request guns danger close
Attack north to south, light AA threat from compound west of target, Request Maverick
Confirm ReadbackReceive aircraft readback of Lines 2–5
Verify accuracy before issuing clearance
v1.01
Line 1: Handshake
Establish communications with the aircraft
Identify yourself and declare a CAS request
Format
[Aircraft Callsign], this is [FAC Callsign], CAS request
Example
HAMMER 1-1, this is SIERRA 1, CAS request
Aircraft response:
HAMMER 1-1, send CAS request
Line 2: Target Location
Provide the target location using the most appropriate reference method
Format
GRID [grid reference]
SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx
TRP [name]
Examples
GRID 118094
SHIFT TRP ALPHA, NORTH 150, EAST 75
TRP ALPHA
Line 3: Target Description and Marking
Describe the target
Include target size, type, environment, and marking method
Format
[target type/size], [environment/cover], (marked by [method], [laser code if applicable])
Examples
Infantry in treeline
Squad in compound, marked by red smoke
Vehicle in open, marked by sparkle
Infantry in treeline, marked by laser, code 1688
Line 4: Friendly Positions
Identify friendly positions relative to the target
Include friendly marking methods where applicable
Format
Friendlies [distance] [direction] of target, (marked by [method])
Examples
Friendlies 200 metres south of target
Friendlies 150 metres east of target, marked by blue smoke
Friendlies no factor
Line 5: Attack Guidance, Restrictions & Ordnance
Specify attack direction and restrictions
Request desired ordnance
State danger close where applicable
Format
[attack direction], [restrictions], Request [ordnance], (danger close if applicable)
Examples
Attack north to south, Request HE Rocket
Attack south to north, no fires west of target, Request Bomb
Attack east to west, remain north of friendlies, Request guns danger close
Attack north to south, light AA threat from compound west of target, Request Maverick
Readback
Receive aircraft readback of Lines 2–5
Verify accuracy before issuing clearance
Line 1 – HandshakeEstablish 1: Handshake
Establish communications with the aircraft
Identify yourself and declare a CAS request
Format
[Aircraft Callsign], this is [FAC Callsign], CAS request
Example
HAMMER 1-1, this is SIERRA 1, CAS request
Aircraft response:
HAMMER 1-1, send CAS request
Line 2 – 2: Target LocationProvide Location
Provide the target location using the most appropriate reference method
Format
GRID [grid reference]
SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx
TRP [name]
Examples
GRID 118094
SHIFT TRP ALPHA, NORTH 150, EAST 75
TRP ALPHA
Line 3 – 3: Target Description and MarkingDescribe Marking
Describe the target
Include target size, type, environment, and marking method
Format
[target type/size], [environment/cover], (marked by [method], [laser code if applicable])
Examples
Infantry in treeline
Squad in compound, marked by red smoke
Vehicle in open, marked by sparkle
Infantry in treeline, marked by laser, code 1688
Line 4 – 4: Friendly PositionsIdentify Positions
Identify friendly positions relative to the target
Include friendly marking methods where applicable
Format
Friendlies [distance] [direction] of target, (marked by [method])
Examples
Friendlies 200 metres south of target
Friendlies 150 metres east of target, marked by blue smoke
Friendlies no factor
Line 5 – 5: Attack Guidance and RestrictionsSpecify Guidance, Restrictions & Ordnance
Specify attack direction and restrictions
Request desired ordnance
State danger close where applicable
Format
[attack direction], [restrictions], Request [ordnance], (danger close if applicable)
Examples
Attack north to south, Request HE Rocket
Attack south to north, no fires west of target, Request Bomb
Attack east to west, remain north of friendlies, Request guns danger close
Attack north to south, light AA threat from compound west of target, Request Maverick
Confirm ReadbackReceive Readback
Receive aircraft readback of Lines 2–5
Verify accuracy before issuing clearance
Where it appears
Lives in
FM/G392 Close air support (CAS)On role cards
On 8 role cards in 3 combat areas.
By combat area
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Rotary Aircrew
2 of 7
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Fixed-wing Aircrew
3 of 7
