Which CAS Execution Template step is Attack?

• A. Routing / Safety of Flight
• B. Attack
• C. Readbacks
• D. Situation Update

Answer: (B)

In the CAS Execution Template, the moment the aircraft actually engages the target with its weapons is the Attack step. After target confirmation and the plan are established, Attack is the phase where crews execute the strike as directed, applying the prescribed effects and munitions to the target. It centers on delivering the intended effect while maintaining safety, accountability, and deconfliction with other assets. The other steps support this moment: Routing/Safety of Flight ensures the aircraft are on a safe, approved path; Readbacks verify the accuracy of transmitted information; Situation Update keeps everyone informed of changing conditions. So, the Attack step is the actual engagement against the target.