What does BDA stand for in CAS?

• A. Battle Damage Assessment
• B. Battle Data Analysis
• C. Bomb Damage Assessment
• D. Battle Data Assessment

Answer: (A)

In Close Air Support, you need to know the actual effects of a strike on the target and the surrounding area. BDA stands for Battle Damage Assessment because it is the process of evaluating the damage and battlefield effects after an attack to determine if the target was neutralized or reduced, what remains, and whether more fires are needed. This assessment helps update the situational picture and informs follow-on actions.

Other phrases like Battle Data Analysis or Battle Data Assessment aren’t the standard CAS terms, and Bomb Damage Assessment tends to imply a narrower focus on bombs alone rather than the broader battlefield effects.