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JFO Exam

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Sparkle
Mark the target
Snake
Figure 8 motion at the target
Steady
Stop miving beam make it as steady as possible
Cease Sparkle
Discontiue sparkle
Rope
Circling IR pointer around an aircraft to help identify friendlies
Contact Sparkle
JFO sees the sparkle or aircraft see the JFO sparkle
Match Sparkle
Match the same sparkle as aircraft
SAM
Visual acquistiona of a ______ ot a _____ launch should include position
Break
An imdeiaite maximum turn in the idicated direction (default is 180 degree turn)
Defending
When an aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with a reference to a surface tonair threat
What is the Primary mission of the TACP
1. Advise the CDR: on the capabilities and limitations of air operations
2. Provide primary terminal attack control for close air support (CAS)
3 types of Aircraft sensor suites
1. Litening Pod
2. Sniper Pod
3. ATFLIR Pod
What are the types of terminal attack control
Type 1: JTAC/FAC(A) will visually acquire target and attack aircraft
Type 2: JTAC/FAC(A) unable to visually acquire tgt, aircraft or both
Type 3: JTAC/FAC(A) controls multiple attacks in single engagment. Must visually acquire target or acquire tgt data from JFO, COLT scouts, FIST, UAS, SOF or aircrew or other assets. Targeting dats coordinated-supported CDRs staff.
Airspace deconfliction types
Time Separation (time on target, time to target)
Lateral Separation (use grid lines-stay E/W of target)
Altitude Separation (Max Ord- stay above, stay below)
Who is the weapons release authority?
Rests with the CDR but can be delegated
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