Joint Close Air Support

Definition/Scope: Operated as the same as close air support on a larger (joint) operation.

Acronym:

JCAS

Broader Terms:

Joint Fires Observer
Joint National Training Capability
joint terminal attack controller
US Joint Forces Command, Combatant Command, Functional/Unified

Narrower Terms:

Close Air Support
joint air-to-surface standoff missile
joint stand-off weapon

Related Terms:

air support request
Fort Sill