General
cas
What does cas mean?
'Close Air Support' — air action by aircraft against hostile targets in close proximity to friendly forces, requiring detailed coordination with those forces.
""We're danger close — request CAS on the treeline, mark is smoke.""
Origin
US and allied military abbreviation of 'close air support'.
Frequently asked questions
What does CAS stand for?
Close Air Support — air strikes flown against targets that are close to friendly ground forces, needing tight coordination to avoid friendly fire.
How is CAS used in a sentence?
Troops call for it under fire, e.g. "request CAS on the treeline" — asking aircraft to hit the enemy just ahead of their position.
Is CAS rude or offensive?
No, it's a neutral military term for a type of air support mission.
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