For example, if the objective is an airfield, the JTAC might start by saying, “Call contact the runway.” Once that common point is established, it can be used as a unit of measure, or a common reference point for a visual talk on.Sensor talk-ons are a bit easier. Once the coordinates are input into the system, the fighters can tell the JTAC what they’re seeing in the pod and slew the pod appropriately. Once all players are looking at the same thing, the flight lead will brief the gameplan – how are we going to prosecute this attack?The flight lead will brief the wingman on what he expects. The close air support (CAS) brief, or 9-line brief, is a standard brief used to pass information rapidly to aircrew. (i.e. Lemoine is the author of the military/espionage thriller novels SPECTRE RISING, AVOID. The JTAC will start off by telling the fighters the Type of control and targeting that will be used for the attack.There are three types of control. The controller will tell the fighters how the target is marked, if it all. “From lead’s hits, move fifty meters North,” would tell a wingman to adjust his aim based on the smoke from where his flight lead just attacked.As the wingman is coming off target, the flight lead is now watching his six to ensure no MANPADS are launched in his direction. Close air support (CAS) is a Marine Corps innovation. At night, Night Vision Goggles make this a bit easier, especially if the friendlies are using infrared strobes to mark their position.If a visual talk on is not possible, fighters will at least get the friendly coordinates and mark it on their maps (digital or otherwise) and get a visual using onboard sensors (targeting pod).In a high threat CAS scenario and in some low-threat scenarios, fighters will be given holding points away from the target. The most important piece of information in all of this is the FRIENDLY POSITION. You can drop a mark on the friendly position and target and be able to look out the window to see exactly where the friendlies are in relation to the target. This is useful if there’s an undercast layer.

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This brief gives fighters the general situation update, the type of target or objective the ground force is fighting, the threat types and general locations (usually MANPADS and small arms, but could be mobile SAMs), the friendly position, whether there’s any artillery and what the max altitude and line of fire is, what type of clearance the JTACs will use, and any general restrictions.The most important piece of information in all of this is the FRIENDLY POSITION.