Which type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC(A) requires control of individual attacks but cannot visually acquire the aircraft or target?

• A. Type 1 Control
• B. Type 2 Control
• C. Type 3 Control
• D. Type 4 Control

Answer: (B)

When you must control a single attack but neither the aircraft nor the target is visually acquired, you use Type 2 control. The JTAC designates the target location and provides precise attack cues (final attack heading, range, altitude, and any release criteria) so the aircraft can execute the shot without seeing the target. This arrangement keeps the JTAC as the reference point for the engagement, ensuring the attack remains controlled even in the absence of visual contact. Type 1 would require visual contact with both the aircraft and the target, while Type 3 is used for area or non-specific-target engagements, and Type 4 covers other specialized or preplanned scenarios.