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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the close air support 9 line document in the editor.
Begin by entering the aircraft call sign and JTAC information at the top of the form. This identifies who is requesting the air support.
Fill in Line 1 with the IP/BP (Initial Point/Briefing Point) details, followed by Line 2 for the heading towards the target.
In Line 3, specify the distance to the target. Ensure you use standard units as required.
Complete Line 4 with the target elevation in feet MSL (Mean Sea Level).
Provide a detailed description of the target in Line 5, ensuring clarity for effective communication.
For Lines 6 and 7, indicate any offsets and type of mark being used, including necessary codes.
Document friendly locations in Line 8, specifying cardinal directions and distances from the target.
Finally, complete Lines 9 and any remarks as needed, including Time on Target (TOT) and Time-to-Target (TTT).

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What is a 9-line in the military?

What Is In A 9-Line MEDEVAC Request Line 1. Location of the pick-up site. Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix. Line 3. Number of patients by precedence: Line 4. Special equipment required: Line 5. Number of patients: Line 6. Security at pick-up site: Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: Line 8.

What does close air support mean?

Close Air Support (CAS) is defined in Joint doctrine as air action by fixed- and rotary-winged. aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require. detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.

What is the 12 step process for close air support?

CAS follows a 12-step process: (1)Routing/Safety of Flight (2)CAS Aircraft Check-in (3)Situation Update (4)Game Plan (5)CAS Brief (6)Remarks/Restrictions (7)Readbacks (8)Correlation (9)Attack (10)Assess Effectiveness of the Attack (repeat steps 4-9 as necessary) (11)Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) (12)Routing/Safety of

What is a JTAC 9 line?

After check-in the JTAC / FAC(A) then communicates the CLOSE AIR SUPPORT BRIEFING universally known as 9-LINE. In this briefing, all the data of the attack are communicated: Line 1 IP (INITIAL POINT) o BP (BATTLE POSITION). For fixed-wing aircraft, the starting point for the run to the target.

Who calls in close air support?

Joint terminal attack controller. Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) is the term used in the United States Armed Forces and some other military forces for a qualified service member who directs the action of military aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position.