In-flight Report

This report expedites the information flow to the JAOC. It can aid in bomb hit assessments that inform retasking assets (e.g., reattack).

a. Theater SPINS or local guidance will outline in-flight report procedures

b. A dedicated in-flight report frequency may be used to pass this report.

c. JP 3-09.3, Close Air Support, provides following table for reference.

Table 6. In-flight Report Example
Item	Example Radio Communication
Request from Aircraft	“COWBOY, HOSS 01, IN-FLIGHT REPORT.”
Acknowledgement from TAC C2	“HOSS 01, GO WITH IN-FLIGHT REPORT.”
Line 1 - Call Sign	“HOSS 01 FLIGHT.”
Line 2 – Mission Number	“0-5-5-2.”
Line 3 - Location	“N3645 W11523” (latitude and longitude), “10S 0559 4282” (grid), or “GAMECOCK” (place name/operating area).
Line 4 – Time on target	“1518Z.”
Line 5 - Result	“5 ENEMY TANKS DESTROYED, 5 LIGHT TRUCKS DISABLED, 30 TROOPS IN THE OPEN.”
Remarks	“SIX DIRT NORTH. REMAINING TANKS DISENGAGING WEST. LIGHT SURFACE-TO-AIR FIRE TO 10,000 FEET, 5 MILES SOUTH OF TARGET AREA.”