Coordinate-based targeting does not require tallied by aircrew.

Coordinate-based targeting does not require tallied by aircrew.

• A. Coordinate-based targeting requires tallied
• B. Coordinate-based targeting does not require tallied
• C. Coordinate-based targeting requires laser designation
• D. Coordinate-based targeting requires direct positive control

Answer: (B)

Coordinate-based targeting relies on precise location information rather than the aircrew having the target in sight. Because the strike is placed on a grid coordinate or geolocation supplied by the observer, the aircrew doesn’t need to “tally” the target visually to execute the fire. This is especially useful when the target is obscured, out of sight, or beyond the aircrew’s line of sight, yet still precisely reachable by delivering to that known point. Laser designation isn’t required for this method, since the fire can be guided to coordinates by GPS or a ballistic solution. The essential idea is using a coordinate reference for the hit, not requiring the aircrew to see the target.

Coordinate-based targeting relies on precise location information rather than the aircrew having the target in sight. Because the strike is placed on a grid coordinate or geolocation supplied by the observer, the aircrew doesn’t need to “tally” the target visually to execute the fire. This is especially useful when the target is obscured, out of sight, or beyond the aircrew’s line of sight, yet still precisely reachable by delivering to that known point. Laser designation isn’t required for this method, since the fire can be guided to coordinates by GPS or a ballistic solution. The essential idea is using a coordinate reference for the hit, not requiring the aircrew to see the target.