Request Close Air Support
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 (choose one):
- 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
- Briefly 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
Single 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
Aircraft response:
- Readback of lines 2-5
