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Air missions coordinated with ground combat
Close air support (CAS) is defined as aerial warfare actions—often air-to-ground actions such as strafes or airstrikes—by military aircraft against hostile
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Pressurized building-size envelope
An air-supported (or air-inflated) structure is any building that derives its structural integrity from the use of internal pressurized air to inflate
Air-supported_structure
1992 video game
Air Support is a 1992 game for the Amiga and Atari ST. It is a top-down strategy game, with a first-person mode available for special missions. The game
Air_Support
American defense contractor
Tactical Air Support, Inc. (Tactical Air) is an American defense contractor headquartered in Reno, Nevada at Reno-Stead Airport. Some of its employees
Tactical_Air_Support
Air service branch of the U.S. military
United States Air Force provides air support for land and naval forces and helps recover troops in the field. The world's largest air force, the service
United_States_Air_Force
US Air Force numbered air force
The Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) is a Numbered Air Force of the United States Air Force headquartered at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Ninth_Air_Force
Branch of the South African National Defence Force
and the Korean War. From 1966, it was heavily involved in providing air support during the Border War in Angola, South-West Africa, and Rhodesia. As
South_African_Air_Force
Military unit
terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire; establish and maintain command
United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party
United_States_Air_Force_Tactical_Air_Control_Party
Air service of the Irish Defence Forces
Mechanical support 402 Squadron – Avionics support 5 Support Wing is responsible for logistic support for the Air Corps. 502 Squadron – Logistic support 503
Irish_Air_Corps
Offensive military flying mission
Air interdiction (AI), also known as deep air support (DAS), is the use of preventive tactical bombing and strafing by combat aircraft against enemy targets
Air_interdiction
American close air support attack aircraft
referred to as the "Warthog". The A-10 was designed to provide close air support (CAS) to ground troops by attacking enemy armored vehicles, tanks, and
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
natural calamities and internal disturbances. The IAF provides close air support to the Indian Army troops in the battlefield and also provides strategic
Indian_Air_Force
U.S. military term for a forward air controller
directs the action of military aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position. The term that is used
Joint terminal attack controller
Joint_terminal_attack_controller
Division of Los Angeles Police, California, U.S.
The Air Support Division (ASD) is the police aviation division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). It is the largest municipal airborne law enforcement
LAPD_Air_Support_Division
Military branch that primarily conducts aerial warfare
aerial reconnaissance and close air support. The term air force may also refer to a tactical air force or numbered air force, which is an operational formation
Air_force
Line of digital media players and microconsoles by Amazon
sets) AirPlay devices. Third-party applications such as AirScreen can allow AirPlay and Google Cast to be used. Amazon are currently also adding support for
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Aviation arm of the Royal Navy
contemporary Fleet Air Arm provides the Royal Navy's principal aviation capabilities, operating fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft in support of naval operations
Fleet_Air_Arm
of United States Air Force air support operations squadrons identifies all air support operations squadrons in the United States Air Force. ASOS squadrons
List of United States Air Force air support operations squadrons
List_of_United_States_Air_Force_air_support_operations_squadrons
Light ground attack and training aircraft
to Tactical Air Defense Services through a leasing arrangement with Tactical Air Support, Inc., and was based at Tactical Air Support's aviation base
Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano
Air warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
aerial operations throughout the Philippines, such as close air support operations, combat air patrols, aerial reconnaissance missions, airlift operations
Philippine_Air_Force
Direction of close air support
Forward air control is the provision of guidance to close air support (CAS) aircraft intended to ensure that their attack hits the intended target and
Forward_air_control
US Space Force base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
II air support base for Camp Carson, the facility conducted Army Air Forces training and supported Cold War air defense centers at the nearby Ent Air Force
Peterson_Space_Force_Base
Air and space warfare force of the United Kingdom
adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UK Defence
Royal_Air_Force
and oversees close air support and similar sorts of tactical air support. Controls Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Forward Air Control (Airborne)
Air_Support_Operations_Center
Air branch of the U.S. Marine Corps
to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, as the aviation combat element, by providing six functions: assault support, antiair warfare, close air support
United States Marine Corps Aviation
United_States_Marine_Corps_Aviation
Tactical military aircraft
strong low-level air defenses while pressing the attack. This class of aircraft is designed mostly for close air support and naval air-to-surface missions
Attack_aircraft
Marine aviation command center
The Direct Air Support Center (DASC) is the principal United States Marine Corps aviation command and control system and the air control agency responsible
Direct_Air_Support_Center
The Air Support Unit (ASU) was a Central Operations branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. The main responsibility of the unit was to provide
Air Support Unit (Metropolitan Police)
Air_Support_Unit_(Metropolitan_Police)
air support base (air support command base for those bases designated for the "five air support command headquarters"--I, II, III, IV, V Air Support Commands*)
Air_support_base
Unit of the California Air National Guard
missions to support ground operations in the Rhine Valley in March 1945, hitting airfields, motor transport, etc. The squadron continued tactical air operations
196th_Attack_Squadron
Police aviation service providing air support in England and Wales
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a police aviation service that provides centralised air support to the 43 territorial police forces in England
National_Police_Air_Service
Irish police unit
The Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) is a unit of the Garda Síochána which was formed in 1997. The GASU is part of the Operational Support Unit, which provides
Garda_Air_Support_Unit
Unit of the US Air Force specializing in combat air-ground communication
all aspects of air-ground communication, as well as air traffic control, fire support (including rotary and fixed-wing close air support), and command
United States Air Force Combat Control Team
United_States_Air_Force_Combat_Control_Team
Military unit
The 18th Air Support Operations Group is a combat support group of the United States Air Force. It is located at Pope Field, North Carolina. The group
18th Air Support Operations Group
18th_Air_Support_Operations_Group
American fixed-wing gunship aircraft
certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. The AC-47 was a United States Air Force (USAF) C-47 (the military version of the DC-3)
Douglas_AC-47_Spooky
Use of aircraft in police operations
use aircraft for traffic control, ground support, search and rescue, high-speed car pursuits, observation, air patrol and control of large-scale public
Police_aviation
U.S. Armed Forces unified command
Pararescuemen, Air Force Special Reconnaissance, Air Liaison Officers, Tactical Air Control Party operators, and a number of combat support airmen which
United States Special Operations Command
United_States_Special_Operations_Command
Aerial and space service branch of the Israel Defense Forces
destruction of enemy air defences. Forced to operate under the missile and anti-aircraft artillery threats, the close air support it provided allowed Israeli
Israeli_Air_Force
Military unit
and critical role within UKSF”. The SFSG provides operational support to the Special Air Service, the Special Boat Service and the Special Reconnaissance
Special_Forces_Support_Group
Military unit
The 113th Air Support Operations Squadron is a unit of the Indiana Air National Guard 181st Intelligence Wing located at Terre Haute Air National Guard
113th Air Support Operations Squadron
113th_Air_Support_Operations_Squadron
Offensive military operation
and even directed-energy weapons such as laser weapons. In close air support, air strikes are usually controlled by trained observers on the ground for
Airstrike
Communications arm of the British Army
Queen's Gurkha Signals (Supporting the Joint Helicopter Command and Permanent Joint Headquarters) 244 Signal Squadron (Air Support) 250 (Gurkha) Signal Squadron
Royal_Corps_of_Signals
Military unit
Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) is a liaison and fire support unit of the United States Marine Corps. The mission of ANGLICO is "To provide
Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Air_Naval_Gunfire_Liaison_Company
Type of warship
conflict, via launching either naval landings or air assaults and also by providing shipborne close air support and logistics for landed friendly forces. Such
Amphibious_assault_ship
Topics referred to by the same term
Tactical Air Support Squadron may refer to: 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron 22nd
USAF Tactical Air Support Squadron
USAF_Tactical_Air_Support_Squadron
Gunship aircraft series by Lockheed
Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. Close air support roles include supporting ground troops, escorting convoys, and urban operations. Air-interdiction missions are conducted
Lockheed_AC-130
Close Air Support
Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) is a DARPA program that seeks to demonstrate dramatic improvements in close air support (CAS) capabilities by developing
Persistent_Close_Air_Support
Military combat involving aircraft
battling for control of airspace; attack aircraft engaging in close air support against ground targets; naval aviation flying against sea and nearby
Aerial_warfare
Fighter aircraft designed for aerial combat
An air superiority fighter (also styled air-superiority fighter) is a fighter aircraft designed to seize control of enemy airspace by establishing tactical
Air_superiority_fighter
Air warfare branch of Jordan's military
serves as the primary air defense organization in Jordan, with the mission of defending the nation's airspace, providing ground support, and contributing
Royal_Jordanian_Air_Force
Air warfare branch of Cuba's military
The Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force (Spanish: Defensa Anti-Aérea y Fuerza Aérea Revolucionaria) commonly abbreviated to DAAFAR in both Spanish
Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force
Cuban_Revolutionary_Air_and_Air_Defense_Force
Aerial military force of Ethiopia
national air space, providing support to ground forces, as well as assisting civil operations during war. The origins of the Ethiopian Air Force has
Ethiopian_Air_Force
US Air Force base in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM). The base plays a key role in supporting forward
Ramstein_Air_Base
American Medal of Honor recipient (1965–2002)
from where Roberts was killed. Once on the ground, Chapman called for air support protection until another helicopter could pick them up. He and the team
John_A._Chapman
European attack helicopter
is referred to as the Tiger. An earlier name for the French HAP close air support (CAS) version was Gerfaut ("Gyrfalcon"), which was dropped in 1993. Development
Eurocopter_Tiger
Family of US fighter aircraft
Kaiser Tufail (14 April 2010). "Air Support in Shakargarh – 1971 War". Aeronaut. Kaiser Tufail (10 May 2010). "Air Support in Chamb – 1971 War". Aeronaut
North_American_F-86_Sabre
Approach to warfare
mechanized infantry, tank, artillery, reconnaissance, anti-air support, drone support, close air support and helicopter units, all of which are co-ordinated
Combined_arms
US Air Force unit
KC-135R/T air refueling wing, it is responsible for U.S. aerial refueling operations conducted throughout the European theater. The unit supports some 16
100th_Air_Refueling_Wing
Military aircraft intended to perform multiple roles in combat
These roles can include air to air combat, air support, aerial bombing, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and suppression of air defenses. A multi-role
Multirole_combat_aircraft
AFCEE – Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment AFCENT – Air Forces Central AFCESA – Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency AFCFM – Air Force
List of U.S. Air Force acronyms and expressions
List_of_U.S._Air_Force_acronyms_and_expressions
Military unit
Marine Air Support Squadron 2 (MASS-2) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provides the Direct Air Support Center (DASC)
Marine_Air_Support_Squadron_2
Aircraft designed or utilized for use in or support of military operations
operate in support roles, and may be developed by either military forces or civilian organizations. In 1783, when the first practical aircraft (hot-air and hydrogen
Military_aircraft
Military unit
The United States Air Force's 1st Air Support Operations Group is a combat support unit located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The group provides
1st Air Support Operations Group
1st_Air_Support_Operations_Group
Heavy ground attack aircraft
the role of the bomber was brought to a more tactical focus in close air support roles, and a focus on stealth technology for strategic bombers. Strategic
Bomber
American defense contractor
known as AirUSA, is an American defense contractor based at Houston Spaceport in Houston, Texas. It offers adversary air, close air support, Joint Terminal
Ravn_Aerospace
Air warfare branch of Croatia's military
protecting Croatian airspace. Along with conducting independent air operations, it provides air support for land and naval forces and aids in the recovery of troops
Croatian_Air_Force
Aerial branch of Myanmar's armed forces
the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) since its inception has been to provide air bases force protection, anti-aircraft warfare, close air support (CAS), logistical
Myanmar_Air_Force
The Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT), was a proposed programme whereby training in defence for aircrew in the armed forces of the United
Air Support to Defence Operational Training
Air_Support_to_Defence_Operational_Training
Military unit
Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center, formerly the 611th Air Support Group, is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the Eleventh Air Force
Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center
Pacific_Air_Forces_Regional_Support_Center
Military unit
The 146th Air Support Operations Squadron is an air support operations (air-ground liaison) squadron of the United States Air Force. The official title
146th Air Support Operations Squadron
146th_Air_Support_Operations_Squadron
American light attack aircraft developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer
August 1967, flying from Bien Hoa Air Base on various missions, including close air support, helicopter escort, forward air control (FAC), and night interdiction
Cessna_A-37_Dragonfly
Combined military forces of Bhutan
does not have an air force, nor (being a landlocked country) a navy. India is responsible for military training, arms supplies and the air defense of Bhutan
Military_of_Bhutan
Combined military forces of the U.S.
areas. Conduct air and missile defense to support joint campaigns and assist in achieving air superiority. This is conducted by the Army's Air Defense Artillery
United_States_Armed_Forces
Aerial warfare branch of the Soviet Union's armed forces
'Military Air Forces of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics'; abbr. VVS SSSR; sometimes referred to as the "Red Air Force") was one of two air forces
Soviet_Air_Forces
1953 fighter aircraft family
F-100 flew extensively over South Vietnam as the USAF's primary close air support aircraft until being replaced by the more capable subsonic LTV A-7 Corsair
North American F-100 Super Sabre
North_American_F-100_Super_Sabre
Military unit
The United States Air Force's 72d Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron is a combat support unit located at an undisclosed location in the Middle
72nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron
72nd_Expeditionary_Air_Support_Operations_Squadron
Aerial bombing aimed at targets of immediate value
Aircraft providing close air support attack targets in nearby proximity to friendly ground forces, acting in direct support of the ground operations (as
Tactical_bombing
Chinese version of the Soviet MiG-21
infrared homing air-to-air missiles and is mainly designed for short range air-to-air combat. The aircraft is also used for close air support. On 30 March
Chengdu_J-7
Air warfare branch of Japan's armed forces
Defense Command, Air Support Command, Air Training Command, Air Development and Test Command, and Air Materiel Command. The Air Support Command is responsible
Japan_Air_Self-Defense_Force
1983 United States-led military invasion
provided Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) in support of the 82nd Airborne Division 552nd Air Control Wing – providing air control support with E-3 Sentry
United States invasion of Grenada
United_States_invasion_of_Grenada
U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan
Kadena Air Base (嘉手納飛行場, Kadena Hikōjō) (IATA: DNA, ICAO: RODN) is a United States Air Force base in the towns of Kadena and Chatan and the city of Okinawa
Kadena_Air_Base
USAF base in Clark County, Nevada
Nellis hosts air combat exercises such as Exercise Red Flag and close air support exercises such as Green Flag-West flown in "Military Operations Area
Nellis_Air_Force_Base
Military unit
The United States Air Force's 25th Air Support Operations Squadron is an Air Force Special Warfare unit located at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii. The squadron
25th Air Support Operations Squadron
25th_Air_Support_Operations_Squadron
Component of the US National Guard
Air National Guard (ANG), also known as the Air Guard, is a federal military reserve force of the United States Air Force (USAF), as well as the "air
Air_National_Guard
American attack aircraft family
United States Air Force (USAF) in 1947. To meet its need for close air support of its troops in South Vietnam, the Army pressured the Air Force to procure
LTV_A-7_Corsair_II
Air service branch of Singapore's military
airspace of the country, and providing air support to the Army and Navy. It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) before renaming
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Republic_of_Singapore_Air_Force
Military unit
The United States Air Force's 5th Air Support Operations Squadron is a combat support squadron located at Fort Lewis, Washington. The unit provides tactical
5th Air Support Operations Squadron
5th_Air_Support_Operations_Squadron
Aerial service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces
with the aerial defence of Pakistan, with a secondary role of providing air support to the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy when required, and a tertiary
Pakistan_Air_Force
Military team coordinating close air support
providing close air support. Australian TACPs are provided by the RAAF and are responsible for the coordination of air assets in support of deployed Army
Tactical_air_control_party
Former police aviation service providing air support in part of England
The Chiltern Air Support Unit (CASU) was a police helicopter unit that operated under a consortium agreement between Bedfordshire Police, Thames Valley
Chiltern_Air_Support_Unit
Observation and light attack aircraft
Rice, having been originally conceived to be a rugged, simple, close-air-support aircraft integrated with frontline ground operations, suitable for operating
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
North_American_Rockwell_OV-10_Bronco
Ground based bombing system used by US Marines
Marine Corps to provide highly accurate, day/night all weather close air support. This self-contained system was designed to guide an aircraft, equipped
AN/TPQ-10 Radar Course Directing Central
AN/TPQ-10_Radar_Course_Directing_Central
British combat aircraft
roles with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force (RAF), including air defence, close air support, low-level attack and tactical reconnaissance
McDonnell Douglas Phantom in UK service
McDonnell_Douglas_Phantom_in_UK_service
Class of American amphibious assault ships
hostile territory via landing craft or helicopters as well as providing air support via AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft or F-35B Lightning II stealth strike-fighters
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
Wasp-class_amphibious_assault_ship
Air warfare branch of Denmark's armed forces
enforcer of Danish airspace and to provide air support to Danish group troops on the battlefield. The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) was formed as a military
Royal_Danish_Air_Force
Welsh territorial police force
station Cardiff Police van pictured in 2013 The South and East Wales Air Support Unit was a consortium established to provide police aviation for South
South_Wales_Police
US Air Force base in Arizona, United States
counter-information and electronic attack capabilities in support of U.S. and coalition tactical air, surface, and special operations forces, the 55 ECG unit
Davis–Monthan_Air_Force_Base
Aerial warfare of Ukraine
enemy units and facilities, covering troops against enemy air strikes, providing air support to the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Marine Corps and the Navy
Ukrainian_Air_Force
Military branch active from 1951 to 1975
adequate air support to the ground forces." During a briefing at The Pentagon for a group of leaders that included Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
South_Vietnam_Air_Force
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