1542.158 F - CNATRA

VIII-61
CNATRAINST 1542.158F
25 AUG 11
Blk # Media Title Events Hrs H/X
A46 T-45C T-45C ATM DivWeps Check Ride
High-/Low-Threat CAS
1 1.2 1.2
1. Prerequisite. A4501.
2. Syllabus Notes. This block of training is designed to
introduce and practice the Close Air Support mission, in a high-
and low-threat environment. The conduct of flight will provide
for evaluation of the student’s proficiency in all aspects of
the advanced tactical syllabus.
a. A minimum of three aircraft is required.
b. FAC(A) experienced instructor will perform FAC-tostriker
brief.
c. Lead student will perform striker element brief and will
utilize student wingmen for mission planning and brief
preparation IAW FTI.
d. Students will prepare JOG/1:50,000 charts for the CAS
area. The JOG shall depict the appropriate CPs and IPs and the
1:50,000 shall depict the anticipated target area.
e. Two low-level CP-IP-TGT runs to low pop deliveries are
required for event completion.
f. Demonstrate and execute appropriate communications with
the DASC and FAC using standard JCAS formats.
g. Demonstrate and execute JCAS standard JTAR mission
provided by FAC(A) during brief.
h. Demonstrate and execute JCAS standard 9-Line.
i. NFS will practice target acquisition by noting target on
prepared charts.
3. Special Syllabus Requirements. FAC and IPs will demonstrate
low-threat overhead talk-on procedures.