True or False: One of the three control measures for CAS missions is the initial point; the initial point is the point that the aircraft makes his initial contact with the observer.

• A. True
• B. Not a control measure
• C. Depends on mission
• D. False

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that the Initial Point is a fixed reference along the attack path, not the moment of first contact with the observer. In CAS, control measures define where the aircraft will begin the run, where ordnance is released, and where the engagement ends. The Initial Point marks the start of the attack segment and provides a precise navigation and timing reference for the pilot and controller. The moment the aircraft first communicates with the observer happens separately (a radio check-in or briefing event) and is not the Initial Point. That’s why the statement is false. The three control measures typically include the Initial Point, the Release Point, and the Target/Final Point that guide the attack from start to finish.