Request Close Air Support
- 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:
Line 2 – Target LocationHAMMER 1-1, send CAS request
- 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]
- 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
Line 4 – Friendly PositionsInfantry in treeline, marked by laser, code 1688
- 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
Line 5 – Attack Guidance and RestrictionsFriendlies no factor
- 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
Confirm ReadbackAttack north to south, light AA threat from compound west of target, Request Maverick
- Receive aircraft readback of Lines 2–5
- Verify accuracy before issuing clearance
