Close Air Support (CAS)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CAS
gptkbp:canBe bombs
missiles
guided munitions
rockets
emergency
cannons
unguided munitions
pre-planned
on-call
gptkbp:coordinates Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
gptkbp:doctrineDevelopedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:German_Luftwaffe
gptkbp:goal destroy enemy forces threatening friendly troops
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Close Air Support (CAS)
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:involves gptkb:aircraft
ground forces
gptkbp:mayInclude drones
fixed-wing aircraft
attack helicopters
gptkbp:notableAircraft gptkb:Su-25_Frogfoot
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:AV-8B_Harrier_II
gptkb:AC-130_gunship
A-10 Thunderbolt II
AH-64 Apache
gptkbp:purpose support ground troops
gptkbp:relatedTo tactical air support
forward air control
air interdiction
battlefield air interdiction
gptkbp:requires precision
rules of engagement
target identification
timely response
airspace deconfliction
close communication
coordination with ground units
gptkbp:riskFactor friendly fire
gptkbp:target enemy forces near friendly troops
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:military_organization
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rutan_ARES
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6