Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
170
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Once heading toward the target, press \ and then F1 "In" to indicate that you've started your attack
run. If all looks good to the JTAC, he will clear you in hot. If not, he will abort the attack. Once you
have released your weapon, press \ and then F1 "Off".
Depending on the results of your attack, you will either be cleared to re-attack or cleared to depart.
If cleared to re-attack, you need to start the process again from the IP Inbound stage of the attack.
IR Pointer Designation:
The IR Pointer, or IR Wand, replaces the smoke marker during low light conditions. To see the IR
Pointer, you must have the Night Vision Goggles (NVG) on. The IR pointer appears as a line between
the JTAC and the target.
As such, the process flow for the IR Pointer is the same as for the smoke marker. The only
difference are the options for "Pulse" and "Rope" that instruct the JTAC to flash the IR Pointer on and
off or move it around, respectively.
Other JTAC Radio Options:
During a JTAC directed attack, the JTAC menus allow some additional options not mentioned above.
These include:
Repeat Brief. JTAC will repeat the 9-line briefing.
What is my target? JTAC will repeat the type of target that you are tasked to destroy.
Contact. This command is made to the JTAC to verify that the correct target is at the SPI location.
You will report contact and provide a target description and MGRS coordinates. The JTAC will
respond with a positive acknowledgment or with warning about contacting the wrong target. In its
response, the JTAC also provide directions to the correct target.
Request BDA. JTAC will update you on the status of the directed target.
Unable to comply. Informs the JTAC that you are unable to carry out the instructed task.
Check Out. Ends JTAC control.