i 1. Scope This publication provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for use by supported and supporting commanders, terminal controllers, air control agencies, and aircrews in fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft to attack targets in close proximity to friendly forces. It presents options the joint force commander can employ in the planning and execution of close air support in joint operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth doctrine and selected joint tactics, techniques, and procedures to govern the joint activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for US military involvement in multinational and interagency operations.
DesignationJP 3-09.3
EditionDec 1995
StatusSuperseded
Pages175
FunctionFires
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)