Workshop 16: Laser Guided Bombs

In this session, we cover the following topics:

• Understanding laser guided bombs (GBU-10, GBU-12)
• Available mission target discussion,
• Pilot Proficiency Demonstration,
• Discuss next sessions homework

Course Prerequisites:
– Watch “DCS A-10C Tutorials – From 0 to HERO Ep6- GBU-12/GBU-38/CBU-97”
– Review “DCS A-10C Flight Manual“, pages 559-569
– Review “Chuck’s Guide“, pages 321-330

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CAS Tasking, Callsign “GRUMBLE”

• Task: Assess and Neutralize Rebel AAA Target(s)
• Description: SA-10 “Unassembled” Site(s)
  • SA-10 AAA Launch Site, <wiki details>
  • Expect SA-10 launcher, 5 additional supporting components, group troops
  • Intel reports “Unassembled”, but radar facilities may be active
  • Maintain altitude or expect small arms fire
• Location(s):
  • Bearing(M) and rangle(nm) from TACAN 25X
  • ALPHA – 272°M, 26.0 nm
  • BRAVO – 275°M, 34.2 nm
  • CHARLIE – 285°M, 34.0 nm
• 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.