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Workshop 13: GAU-8/A 30-mm Avenger Cannon

In this session, we cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the GAU-8/A 30-mm Avenger Cannon (Air-to-Ground),
  • Available mission target discussion,
  • Pilot Proficiency Demonstration,
  • Discuss next sessions homework

Course Prerequisites:
– Watch “From 0 to HERO Ep4- Guns, Rockets, Mk-82 and CBU-87”
– Review “DCS A-10C Flight Manual“, page 527-532
– Review “Chuck’s Guide“, pages 274-287

CAS Tasking, Callsign “TIGER”

  • Task: Assess and Neutralize Rebel Target(s)
  • Description: Vehicle convoy(s)
  • Location(s):
    • Roadway between Kaspi and Metekhi
      • Kaspi @ N41°55, E44°25
      • Metekhi @ N41°56, E44°20
  • Comments:
    • RoE is RTL (Restricted Target List) Only
    • Minimize Friendly Fire and minimize friendly civilian/buildings and vehicle casualties.
    • Remember to D3A (Decide, Detect, Deliver, Assess)
    • After “detect”, contact C2 (Command and Control) for engagement permission.

CAS Tasking, Callsign “FATCAT”

  • Task: Assess and Neutralize Political HVTs (High Value Targets)
  • Description: Multiple targets @ Dusheti (N42°05, E44°41)
  • Location(s):
    • Target “Alpha” Vehicle(s) @ N42°05.200, E44°41.068
    • Target “Bravo” Vehicle @ N42°05.115, E44°41.742
    • Target “Charlie” Small Radio Transmitter @ N42°04.850, E44°41.544
    • Target “Delta” Vehicle @ N42°04.941, E44°41.996
  • Comments:
    • RoE is RTL (Restricted Target List) Only
    • Minimize Friendly Fire and minimize friendly civilian/buildings and vehicle casualties.
    • Remember to D3A (Decide, Detect, Deliver, Assess)
    • After “detect”, contact C2 (Command and Control) for engagement permission.

CAS Tasking, Callsign “HAVOC”

  • Task: Assess and Neutralize Economic HPTs (High Payoff Targets)
  • Description: Multiple targets @ Tianeti (N42°06, E44°57)
  • Location(s):
    • Target “Alpha” Helo(s) @ N42°06.732, E44°58.361
    • Target of Opportunity “Bravo” Helo(s) @ N42°06.732, E44°58.361
  • Comments:
    • RoE is RTL (Restricted Target List) Only
    • Minimize Friendly Fire and minimize friendly civilian/buildings and vehicle casualties.
    • Remember to D3A (Decide, Detect, Deliver, Assess)
    • After “detect”, contact C2 (Command and Control) for engagement permission.

Categories

Combat Division, DCS: A-10C