CAS targets today are pointed out, perhaps with a laser designator, on the ground by a couple of specially trained men
working with the troops on ground, they can tell the artillery the same thing.
(nuke coordinate x,y)
Hi obligatory, I understand your point but targeting on foot can only work in the front lines, with very limited depth penetration. On the other hand, a CAS aircraft can fly 20 miles behind the enemy and take out a MBRL unit or artillery.. by first locating fire by a simple radar, moving to the location, and destroying the unit(s).
*****While remember, even the lightest artillery and with self-propelled ones even, in operational practice always remain behind a rapidly moving armoured thrust. The only thing that can keep up and make it easy for the panzer-kiel remains the CAS… *****
Flying back it can come across a squadron of tanks, rip through them and journey back home. This kind of capability simply remains unmatched even with all the laser designation teams.
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