ACAS 5.3 COURSE STUDY GUIDE TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
⩥ Condition for effective close air support include. Answer: Planning
and integration/ command and control/ control of the air
target marking/ appropriate ordnance/ environmental conditions
⩥ During a________ control, the JTAC requires control of individual
attacks but is unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons
release and/io. Answer: Type 2
⩥ _________ is used when the JTAC/FAC(A) determines that the
desired effects can be created against that target with CAS aircraft and
ordnance employing on a specified set of coordinates. The
JTAC/FAC(A) does not need to delay the CAS attack in order to build
CAS aircraft visual awareness to achieve target Tally/Capture. Answer:
Bomb on Coordinates (BOC)
⩥ FW PGM delivery run will typically begin______ from the target..
Answer: 8-10 NM
,⩥ For ROTARY WING aircraft: High operating altitudes are:. Answer:
Above 3,000ft. AGL
⩥ The three methods of integrating SOF Gunship with FW are:. Answer:
Wheel, IP-Target Run In, Opposite sector
⩥ Unmanned aircraft operate using similar CAS procedures as manned
assets with which of the following additional consideration?. Answer:
Inability to see and avoid other air traffic
communication capabilities/detailed plan for no radio
Lost link procedures and UAS contingency routes
⩥ What coordinated attack type has the same avenue of attack:. Answer:
Combined
⩥ __________ senior agency that provides C2 of Air Force air and space
operations and coordinates withe other components and Service. It
allocates resources and task forces through ATOs. Answer: Air
Operations Center (AOC)
⩥ A________ is a team provided by the JFSOCC that is attached to the
JFACC to coordinate, deconflict, and integrate special operations air and
surface operations with conventional air operations. The___________ is
, the focal point in the JAOC for all air support requests for SOF, include
CAS.. Answer: SOLE
⩥ The primary objective of ________ is to allow friendly aircraft to
operate in airspace defended by an enemy air defense system, including
the target area and ingress/egress routes__________ missions do not
guarantee aircraft immunity from enemy air defenses. Answer:
Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD)
⩥ A No-Fire-Area (NFA) is a land area designated by the appropriate
commander into which fires, or their effects are prohibited. Name one of
two exceptions where it IS authorized. Answer: When an enemy force
within the NFA engages a friendly force and the engaged commander
determines there is a requirement for immediate protection and responds
with the minimal force needed to defend the force.
⩥ ___________ separation is effective for coordination fires against
targets that are adequately separated form flight routes to ensure aircraft
protection from the effects of friendly fires. Answer: Lateral
⩥ Who establishes Informal ACAs?. Answer: Informal ACAs can be
established using separation plans and may be established by any
supported commander
⩥ What are the two types of CAS request?. Answer: Immediate and
Preplanned
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE REVIEW
⩥ Condition for effective close air support include. Answer: Planning
and integration/ command and control/ control of the air
target marking/ appropriate ordnance/ environmental conditions
⩥ During a________ control, the JTAC requires control of individual
attacks but is unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons
release and/io. Answer: Type 2
⩥ _________ is used when the JTAC/FAC(A) determines that the
desired effects can be created against that target with CAS aircraft and
ordnance employing on a specified set of coordinates. The
JTAC/FAC(A) does not need to delay the CAS attack in order to build
CAS aircraft visual awareness to achieve target Tally/Capture. Answer:
Bomb on Coordinates (BOC)
⩥ FW PGM delivery run will typically begin______ from the target..
Answer: 8-10 NM
,⩥ For ROTARY WING aircraft: High operating altitudes are:. Answer:
Above 3,000ft. AGL
⩥ The three methods of integrating SOF Gunship with FW are:. Answer:
Wheel, IP-Target Run In, Opposite sector
⩥ Unmanned aircraft operate using similar CAS procedures as manned
assets with which of the following additional consideration?. Answer:
Inability to see and avoid other air traffic
communication capabilities/detailed plan for no radio
Lost link procedures and UAS contingency routes
⩥ What coordinated attack type has the same avenue of attack:. Answer:
Combined
⩥ __________ senior agency that provides C2 of Air Force air and space
operations and coordinates withe other components and Service. It
allocates resources and task forces through ATOs. Answer: Air
Operations Center (AOC)
⩥ A________ is a team provided by the JFSOCC that is attached to the
JFACC to coordinate, deconflict, and integrate special operations air and
surface operations with conventional air operations. The___________ is
, the focal point in the JAOC for all air support requests for SOF, include
CAS.. Answer: SOLE
⩥ The primary objective of ________ is to allow friendly aircraft to
operate in airspace defended by an enemy air defense system, including
the target area and ingress/egress routes__________ missions do not
guarantee aircraft immunity from enemy air defenses. Answer:
Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD)
⩥ A No-Fire-Area (NFA) is a land area designated by the appropriate
commander into which fires, or their effects are prohibited. Name one of
two exceptions where it IS authorized. Answer: When an enemy force
within the NFA engages a friendly force and the engaged commander
determines there is a requirement for immediate protection and responds
with the minimal force needed to defend the force.
⩥ ___________ separation is effective for coordination fires against
targets that are adequately separated form flight routes to ensure aircraft
protection from the effects of friendly fires. Answer: Lateral
⩥ Who establishes Informal ACAs?. Answer: Informal ACAs can be
established using separation plans and may be established by any
supported commander
⩥ What are the two types of CAS request?. Answer: Immediate and
Preplanned
