Benning National Guard WTU Air Assault Phase 1 Practice Test

When guiding a Close Combat Attack, you follow a focused, stepwise process to orient the pilot to the target and to your position so the engagement is precise and safe. The steps center on identifying and marking the target, locating and marking your own position, and maintaining a clear two-way link with the pilot to transmit exact targeting information and any necessary instructions. Describing the enemy location and marking it gives the pilot a fixed reference for where to engage. Describing your location on the ground and marking it establishes the opposite reference so the pilot can line up the attack with you as the point of reference. Gaining communication with the pilot ensures you can exchange real-time information, receive updates, and adjust as needed during the mission. Those actions form the core sequence for coordinating the attack. Issuing a general warning to nearby units, while prudent for safety and awareness, is not part of the five-step control sequence used to coordinate the aircraft’s attack. It’s a broader safety measure rather than a specific step in directing the close air engagement.