Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Practice Test

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• The statement 'VMF is capable of ELOS operations and Link 16 is not' is true.
• Which 500-pound JDAM variant uses GPS/INS without a laser kit and has a carbon fiber body?
• What is the primary role of a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) in joint operations?
• Which weapon is a 500-pound bomb with GPS/INS guidance and a laser kit (JDAM with laser)?
• What are the typical components included in a CFF message?
• Which munition weighs 1000 pounds and is laser-guided?
• Which munition provides GPS/INS guidance in a 2000-pound JDAM configuration?
• What should be included in a pre-mission brief for a CAS run?
• An airborne rotary-wing laser platform providing terminal guidance for fixed-wing ordnance delivery should be treated as a ground-based laser for geometry.
• What is a CAS debrief and why is it important?
• A Cat 1 grid provides accuracy in which range?
• Which aircraft is listed as having 30mm guns?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (RPA-capable off-axis)?
• Which designation is the multi-mode missile that combines laser with GPS/INS?
• Which munition is a 1000-pound unguided bomb?
• What step follows SITREP in the 12-step process?
• A Cat 3 grid provides accuracy in which range?
• An ATFLIR can see IR Pointer.
• Which variant is a 2.75-inch laser-guided ordnance with penetrator payload?
• What type of control does the JTAC NOT have a visual of the target and/or the aircraft?
• Which feed is associated with delivering targeting information in the discussed context?
• Which munition is a 1000-pound laser-guided bomb?
• Which graphic is specifically used to reference a grid location on a map?
• A Cat 5 grid provides accuracy of what?
• Which combination of measures is commonly used to prevent fratricide when engaging targets?
• For geometry purposes, how should an airborne rotary-wing laser platform be treated?
• Which weapon is the 250-pound SDB with GPS/INS?
• What is end-state security in CAS planning?
• Which designation is the P-series fragmentation variant?
• How many divisions are listed for electronic warfare?
• Which practice supports currency with aircrew and ground units beyond regular check-ins?
• What are Rules of Engagement (ROE) in CAS?
• In planning final attack headings, you should avoid flying attacking aircraft over friendlies when possible.
• What role does a TACP typically serve on the ground in relation to aircraft?
• What is terminal attack control and who provides it?
• Which munition provides GPS/INS guidance in a 1000-pound JDAM configuration?
• In CAS, which formats can be used to describe a target's location?
• When conditions change during CAS, how should the plan be handled?
• What guidance type do the AGR-19 family weapons use?
• Which of the following is NOT a SEAD timeline?
• Which munition is the 2000-pound bomb that uses GPS/INS guidance (JDAM)?
• Which actions help maintain continuous safety during CAS operations?
• How should a TACP handle uncertainty about enemy positions?
• The statement that stack, brief, mark, and control remain unchanged when handing off to a FAC(A) is true or false?
• What is post-engagement assessment and what does it entail?
• Which munition is the 1000-pound bomb with GPS/INS (JDAM) guidance?
• Which weapon is a missile described as laser-guided?
• Which variant is the 500-pound JDAM with Low CD and reduced explosive fill?
• What is the difference between 'coordinated fire' and 'uncoordinated fire' in air support?
• Which system is a 2.75-inch laser-guided rocket (APKWS)?
• GRG and URG are examples of which type of graphic representations used in targeting planning?
• How accurate is a 6-digit grid?
• How do terrain and weather affect target identification during daytime CAS?
• What is Laser designation and how is it used in CAS?
• What is Range to Target (RT) and how is it used in CAS?
• What is the primary role of designation in CAS when visibility is limited?
• Which designation is 250 lb; laser-guided (glide bomb)?
• The ACO includes ACMs, SPINS, conventional loadouts and does not replace FSCMs.
• Regarding handoff to a FAC(A), do the responsibilities of stack, brief, mark, and control remain the same?
• Beyond timing, Range to Target is used for which other CAS consideration?
• Which graphic is used to reference urban locations on a map?
• Which of the following is not a common method for marking targets for aircraft?
• What is an area in which the ground force commander has set fires and effects are prohibited?
• Which munition uses GPS/INS guidance (JDAM)?
• Which variant is a 2.75-inch laser-guided (blast-frag) ordnance?
• What method of attack is used when a laser handoff is conducted?
• What is a target description and what details should it include?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (RPA-capable off-axis, thermobaric)?
• How many SEAD timelines exist?
• How many seconds before CAS TOT does a white phosphorus mark impact?
• What is data link in joint fires and why is it beneficial?
• What is the diameter of the AGR-19 family?
• What is a TRP?
• What is the overall truth value of the statement regarding JFO clearance in extremis CAS?
• Which statement is true regarding grid accuracy categories?
• Which organization or authority typically issues ROE for a CAS mission?
• What are common methods for marking a target for aircraft?
• SPINS are part of what is included in an ACO.
• Where do you brief SEAD and threat information?
• A Cat 2 grid provides accuracy in which range?
• What is the maximum nominal range for Strategic Air Defense?
• In CAS, who controls the fires?
• Tactical Air Defense reaches out to what distance?
• Which munition is a 500-pound laser-guided bomb?
• What is Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and its importance after CAS?
• Which system enables terminal guidance for fixed-wing ordnance?
• Which category describes grid accuracy of more than 91 meters?
• Which weather-related factors are typically considered for CAS munition selection?
• What action best supports accurate target designation when lines of sight are limited?
• Which 500-pound JDAM variant has Low collateral damage features with reduced explosive fill?
• What is the difference between grid and polar target locations?
• What four methods are used to deconflict aircraft from IDF?
• In extremis CAS, clearance by a JFO is allowed according to the source.
• Which munition is a 2000-pound unguided bomb?
• Which designation corresponds to 250 lb; GPS/INS + laser (dual-mode SDB)?
• What is the three-letter acronym for a laser code?
• The TMO course is designed to make you an expert in formal CDE.
• In CAS safety, what is the purpose of deconfliction measures?
• Which 250-pound weapon is described as Low collateral, carbon fiber body?
• Which indicator shows a CAS target is engaged?
• Which missile is laser-guided (high off-axis, low collateral)?
• Restricted target areas and markings in CAS are used to
• What items are included in an ACO?
• Which missile is laser-guided with high off-axis, low collateral?
• Which line in a 9-line format specifies the distance to the target?
• Which 250-pound weapon is described as Low collateral, carbon fiber body?
• Which 500-pound JDAM variant uses GPS/INS with laser guidance and has a carbon fiber body?
• What form is used to request CAS?
• Which field in a 9-line format is used to indicate friendly forces?
• In the 12-step process, at which step are Readbacks performed?
• What does GRG stand for?
• At the Battalion level, the Fires Support Coordinator provides the fire missions and airstrikes from supporting units.
• What is a 'kill box' and what purpose does it serve?
• What type of control requires the JTAC to have a visual of the target and the aircraft?
• Which statement about BOT as an attack method is true?
• What is the role of higher authority in CAS planning?
• Which variant is a 2.75-inch laser-guided (penetrator variant)?
• How many IR correlation methods exist?
• A JFO can provide clearance during extremis CAS.
• Define Close Air Support (CAS) and its purpose.
• Which step comes immediately before the final R/SoF in the 12-step process?
• Which statement should be used for geometry when a laser designation platform is airborne?
• Which designation is a missile; multi-mode (laser + GPS/INS; JAGM)?
• Which 500-pound JDAM variant uses GPS/INS guidance and has a carbon fiber body but does not include a laser kit?
• Which line in a 9-line format is used to convey a target description?
• Which is the fourth step in the 12-step process in order?
• Which statement best describes air-delivered munitions used in CAS?
• When should a TACP seek recon or surveillance to reduce uncertainty before engaging a target?
• What does URG stand for?
• The Interrupted SEAD Timeline covers which time window relative to a CAS TOT?
• Which munition is a 2000-pound laser-guided bomb?
• What is a Call for Fire (CFF) in CAS?
• Which principle of the law of armed conflict requires distinguishing between armed forces and civilians?
• What strategies exist for maintaining TACP readiness and currency?
• What frequency range does a PRC 150 operate in?
• Which of the following is NOT a division of electronic warfare?
• What term describes the proximity of friendly forces to the target area requiring high levels of control and restrictive engagement to minimize risk in a CAS context?
• Which of the following is NOT included in an ACO?
• Which frequency range is commonly used for air-to-ground communications?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (improved guidance over K-series)?
• What type of control allows for multiple attacks within a provided engagement window?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (thermobaric variant)?
• A Cat 4 grid provides accuracy in which range?
• How does a ground observer indicate that a target has been located and is ready for attack?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered when selecting CAS munitions?
• How does a TACP maintain currency with aircrew and ground units during deployment?
• The PAS 25/28 is used as what kind of device?
• Simo timing is the optimal method for attacking multiple targets.
• What best describes positive control in airspace management?
• In an urban CAS scenario, what is a primary concern for the TACP?
• Targeting information can be obtained from a VDL feed.
• What is the role of an air support operations center (ASOC) in CAS?
• After a CAS mission, which assessment verifies battlefield damage and informs future actions?
• Which factor is commonly tightened as a risk management control in CAS?
• Which range includes 50 MHz within the PRC 150 operating spectrum?
• Which environmental or tactical factors influence munitions selection in CAS?
• Does your mark/correlation method determine your interval?
• What does maintaining ROEs and mission procedures ensure for TACP during deployment?
• During CAS, who is primarily responsible for coordinating between air and ground forces?
• How many groups of UAS are there?
• Which step in the 12-step process specifically involves the CAS Brief?
• What is marking with smoke and when would you use it?
• Ejecta is a material that is not part of the bomb body that is forced or thrown out as a result of a blast or impact.
• Which statement best describes a Free-Fire Area (FFA) in close air support?
• What is the significance of data link in joint fires, and why is it beneficial?
• How accurate is a 4-digit grid?
• Imagery developed from a device that emits energy and interprets the return energy is SAR.
• What method of attack is used when a talk-on is conducted?
• Which missile is laser-guided (high off-axis, HOB, blast-frag)?
• Name a typical risk management control that might be used during CAS.
• When using smoke to mark for an aircraft, what information should the aircraft provide the controller?
• POSID is essential to prevent fratricide because it verifies what?
• What is range to effect and how is it used?
• What does 'time on target' (TOT) mean in a CAS mission?
• Which factors influence the accuracy and safety of CAS in adverse weather?
• If air asset cannot reach target due to weather or terrain, what should the TACP do?
• Which 500-pound JDAM variant combines GPS/INS, laser guidance, Low CD, and carbon fiber body?
• How many seconds before CAS TOT does an illumination on deck mark impact?
• What is the first step in the 12-step process?
• The Continuous SEAD Timeline covers which time window relative to a CAS TOT?
• In CAS, what does 'target emphasis' mean?
• How does weather influence CAS safety and planning?
• What is a JTAC and how does it relate to TACP?
• Which missile is laser-guided with high off-axis, blast-frag payload?
• How accurate is a 10 digit grid?
• Define offset marking and its use in CAS.
• Which measures help minimize risk when a civilian is present in the target area?
• What class of laser is a PLDR?
• Which variant is a 2.75-inch laser-guided ordnance with blast-frag payload?
• Which designation is K2 with added fragmentation?
• Which designation is the laser-guided glide bomb at 250 lb weight?
• Name at least two types of air-delivered munitions used in CAS.
• Which weapon is a 500-pound bomb with GPS/INS guidance packaged as a JDAM?
• What device is considered to be a thermal imager?
• Must you be a JTAC to conduct a rotary wing 5-Line?
• Which statement about VMF capabilities is false?
• What is the purpose of a backup observer in CAS?
• Which element is commonly included in CAS planning to constrain aircrew targeting?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (P variant with added fragmentation)?
• Which designation is a missile; laser-guided (baseline shaped charge)?
• In CAS planning, why is the term 'danger close' important?
• What does terminal guidance accomplish in ordnance delivery?
• Which of the following is NOT an IR correlation method?
• Which designation is the thermobaric variant in the N-series?
• Which missile is described as laser-guided with high off-axis fuzing (HOB fuzing)?
• What is Positive Identification (POSID) and why is it critical?
• Strategic Air Defense reaches out to what distance?
• What does TTP stand for and how is it relevant to TACP?
• What distinguishes fixed-wing versus rotary-wing CAS considerations?
• Which platform provides terminal guidance for fixed-wing ordnance delivery?
• Which item is a component of a standard 9-line format?
• How accurate is an 8 digit grid?
• TLSI uses both disposable and rechargeable batteries.
• Which aircraft has 25mm guns?
• Which weapon is described as a missile with GPS/INS plus laser guidance?
• Which weapon is 250 pounds and uses GPS/INS with an SDB designation?
• Which designation is the K-series fragmentation variant?
• Continuous coordination in CAS is primarily intended to
• Which 500-pound bomb is unguided?
• Which munition weighs 500 pounds and is laser-guided with low collateral?
• Which statement describes the relationship between ACO and FSCMs?
• Which statement is explicitly true based on the content?