Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
168
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
(Flight member number) unable. When a flight member cannot carry out the order, it will
respond with its flight number following by "unable". For example: “2, unable”
F4 JTAC
Depending on the battlefield situation, the level of JTAC control of the attack may vary. There are
three types of terminal attack control:
Type 1: JTACs use Type 1 control when the risk assessment requires them to visually acquire the
attacking aircraft and the target under attack. This is the most common and restrictive of the three
types. Type 1 is most often used when friendly forces are "danger close".
Type 2: Type 2 control will be used when the JTAC desires control of individual attacks but assesses
that either visual acquisition of the attacking aircraft or target at weapons release is not possible or
when attacking aircraft are not in a position to acquire the mark/target prior to weapons
release/launch.
Type 3: Type 3 control may be used when the tactical risk assessment indicates that CAS attack
imposes low risk of fratricide. This is the least restricted control type.
In order to communicate with a JTAC, there must be at least one in the mission. Any unit can be
assigned as a JTAC. JTACs are assigned a radio frequency that they need to be contacted on. For P-
51 this must be VHF AM radio.
JTAC Engagement Flow
To contact a JTAC, either select the main radio menu (\). Press F4 to select JTACs from the Radio
Main Menu.
After selecting "JTACs", a list of JTACs in the mission will be displayed, along with their frequencies
and callsigns (if using Easy Communications). Select the JTAC that you wish to contact. If you are
using realistic radio, you will need to ensure that the correct radio is tuned to the correct frequency
that the JTAC is on (most often listed in Mission Briefing). If using Easy Communications, the correct
radio and frequency will be set automatically. You will then be prompted to Check-in with the
estimated time you will be available for tasking (Play Time).
When you check-in, you will automatically radio the JTAC key information that includes:
Your mission number
Location from Initial Point (IP) and your altitude
What you are armed with
How long you are available (hours + minutes)
You will then automatically ask what tasking the JTAC has for you.
After a pause, the JTAC will reply with the terminal control type (1, 2 or 3) that will be used and then
ask if you are available for the 9-line. The 9-line is a standard briefing form that provides the pilot
key information to prosecute the attack. When you are ready, press the \ key to view the radio menu
and then press F1 "Ready to copy".