RANGER HANDBOOK

RAFT
b. Close Air Support Capabilities:
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT RESOURCES
AIRC
SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS
A-4 * N/MC Sub-sonic; typical load 4000 lbs, maximum load 9000 lbs.
A-7 * AF Res/NG/N Very accurate delivery; sub-sonic; typical load 8000 lbs, max
load 15,000 lbs.
A-10 * AF Specialized CAS aircraft; sub-sonic; typical load 6000 lbs, max
load 16,000 lbs; 30mm gun.
F-16 * AF A multi-role aircraft; complements the F-4 and F-15 in an air-toair
role. Most accurate ground delivery system in the inventory;
supersonic; typical load 6000 lbs, max load 10,600 lbs.
F-18 * N/MC A multi-role fighter scheduled to replace the F-4. A wide variety
of air-to-surface weapons. Typical load 7000 lbs, max load
17,000 lbs, 20mm gun mounted in the nose; air-to-air missiles.
AC-130 AF/R A specialized CAS/RACO aircraft propeller driven. Two models:
A model is equipped with two 40mm guns, two 20mm guns and
two 7.62mm miniguns. The H model is similar, except no
7.62mm miniguns and one of the 40mm guns is replaced with a
105mm Howitzer. Both models have advanced sensors and
target acquisition system including forward looking infrared
radar (FLIR) and low light TV. Weapons employment accuracy
is outstanding. This aircraft is vulnerable to enemy air defense
systems and must operate in a low threat environment.
NOTE: * Denotes aircraft with FM capability.
3-3. ELEMENTS AND SEQUENCE OF CALL FOR FIRE.
a. Observer’s Identification - Call Signs.
b. Warning Order:
(1) Type of mission:
(a) Adjust fire
(b) Fire for effect
(c) Suppress
(d) Immediate suppression
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