Definition of the term 'joint air attack team ' per official documentation of the United States Department of Defense.
joint air attack team
A combination of attack and/or scout rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing close air support aircraft operating together to locate and attack high-priority targets and other targets of opportunity. The joint air attack team normally operates as a coordinated effort supported by fire support, air defense artillery, naval surface fire support, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare systems, and ground maneuver forces against enemy forces. Joint terminal attack controllers may perform duties as directed by the air mission commander in support of the ground commander?s scheme of maneuver. Also called JAAT. See also close air support. (JP 3-09.3) (US DoD)
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