When is correlation complete in a BOT attack?

• A. JTAC confirms tally
• B. Aircrew reports weapon impact
• C. Aircrew confirms TALLY
• D. IP is recovered

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how you prove that the target data and the actual target line up across systems before engaging. Positive identification by the aircrew—seeing the target and confirming it is the intended one—provides the final cross-check that ties the sensor picture to the shooter’s view. When the aircrew confirms tally, you have a verified match between what the sensors are tracking and what the pilot sees, so correlation is complete and you can proceed with weapon release with confidence the target is correct.

JTAC confirming tally is helpful but does not complete the correlation from the aircrew’s perspective; the crucial cross-check comes from the aircrew’s direct confirmation. Waiting for weapon impact comes after the engagement, not at the point of establishing correlation. Reaching back to an IP or similar term isn’t about confirming the target’s identity in the shooter’s view.