MCWP 3-23 Offensive Air Support

Abstract

In a Marine air ground task force (MAGTF), Offensive Air Support (OAS) is provided by the aviation combat element (ACE). OAS is one of the six functions of Marine aviation. Using accurately delivered weapons delivered from flexible and responsive aircraft, the strength of airpower is integrated into the combined arms team to assist the MAGTF commander in the accomplishment of his mission. This publication will provide an overview of OAS in the MAGTF. It is the linkage between MCDP 3-2, Aviation Operations, and MCWPs 3-23.1 and 3-23.2 entitled Close Air Support (CAS) and Deep Air Support (DAS), respectively. CAS and DAS are the two categories of OAS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA524808

Entities

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • General Purpose Bombs
  • Military Organizations
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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