text: Chapter 4
  Site Selection—The aircraft must be able to approach within 10-to 60 degrees to the left or right
  of the team’s location. While maximizing standoff, the team needs to ensure they have both
  optical and electrical LOS to the target. Observer to target distance should not exceed the
  capabilities of the laser designator being employed.
  Site Illumination—The laser aids in illuminating the site.
  Function Check—Conduct a laser function check, and recheck the laser codes based on the type
  of aircraft conducting the attack. Designate the target (paint) for not less than 5 seconds before
  the aircraft releases its ordnance. For guns or other nonguided ordnance, you can use the laser
  to identify targets for aircraft without the 5 second (paint).
  FIRE SUPPORT
  4-216. Fire support, particularly artillery and CAS, are excellent assets to use during target-acquisition
  missions or in support while breaking out of a site or away from contact. Leaders must fully integrate
  fire support into their plans. They must understand how fire support can assist or detract from the
  execution of their assigned missions. They must understand fire support limitations.
  INDIRECT-FIRE SUPPORT CAPABILITIES
  4-217. Indirect fire support capabilities follow:
  • Quick response time.
  • Adjustability of fire.
  • Variety of munitions, including precision munitions.
  • Multiple strike capability.
  • All-weather capability.
  INDIRECT-FIRE SUPPORT LIMITATIONS
  4-218. Indirect fire support limitations follow:
  • Range.
  • Naval gunfire availability limited to areas with naval assets.
  CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (USAF FIXED WING) CAPABILITIES
  4-219. Close air support (CAS, or Army fixed wing) capabilities follow:
  • Long range.
  • Visual target engagement and adjustment of fires.
  CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (USAF FIXED WING) LIMITATIONS
  4-220. Close air support (CAS, or Army fixed wing) limitations follow:
  • Limited time on target.
  • Limited compatibility with team radio systems (depending on aircraft type).
  • Limited munitions.
  • Limited ability to operate in poor weather.
  CLOSE COMBAT ATTACK (ARMY ROTARY WING) CAPABILITIES
  4-221. Close combat attack (CCA, or Army rotary wing) capabilities follow:
  • Medium range.
  • Longer time on target than fixed wing assets.