In a nine-line CAS brief, which option corresponds to the line for Location of Friendly unit's?

• A. Target Location
• B. Location of Friendly unit's
• C. Weather
• D. Time on Target

Answer: (B)

In a nine-line CAS brief, each line carries a specific type of information for coordinating air support. The line that reports where your own unit is located is labeled Location of Friendly unit's, and that line is used to tell the aircraft the exact position of the calling unit so they can deconflict with other assets and align the attack geometry correctly. Providing the friendly location on that line helps prevent fratricide and ensures the weapons team can orient themselves relative to friendly forces on the ground. The other lines serve different purposes: Target Location describes where the target is, Weather covers environmental conditions that affect weapons, and Time on Target specifies when the attack should arrive. So the line dedicated to reporting your friendly unit's location is the one labeled Location of Friendly unit's.