Weapons of War - A History of Military Tools and Machines

Name: Close Air Support
Released: 2006-01-02
Duration: 40 min

Season 1 • Episode 39: Close Air Support • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 39: Close Air Support

January 2, 2006 • 40 min

Close air support (CAS) is the use of military aircraft in a ground -attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly forces. With aircraft serving as "airborne artillery" to direct support of the troops, CAS requires detailed integration with the fire and movement of ground forces.

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