Close air support involves the use of fighter, fighter-bomber and, in rare cases, bomber aircraft to strike enemy targets just in front of the battle lines.
a tactical air mission which supports friendly ground forces and normally requires the coordination of a FAC. Also known as CAS.
Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets which are in proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.
Air support of friendly ground forces in close proximity to or engaged with enemy forces along the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA).
Air action against hostile targets which are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. (JCS Pub 1-02) Also called CAS.
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Air operations against the enemy executed at very close range to friendly front lines.
Close air support (abbreviated as CAS) is the use of military aircraft in a ground-attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly forces, in direct support of and requiring detailed integration with the fire and movement of ground troops. In this role, aircraft serve a purpose similar to that of artillery.