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Joint Air Ground Integration Center Procedures 17 April 2019 ATP 3-91.1/AFTTP 3-2.86 A-5 Figure A-3. JAGIC call for fire CLOSE AIR SUPPORT REQUEST A-12. The execution of CAS requests can occur with multiple permutations. Paragraphs A-12 through A-16 provide examples of the general tasks involved in this process. Requests for CAS can come from several sources, echelons, and nodes. Most CAS requests come via the JARN from JTACs, operational detachment alpha teams, or joint fires observers at brigade or battalion echelons. These teams use either the TACP-CASS, high frequency communications, tactical satellite communications, voice, or chat applications. The process begins when the JARNO receives the request, assigns a target number, and verbally announces receipt of the request. The next steps in the process occur simultaneously as JAGIC members execute normal duties. A-13. The ASOC intelligence duty technician checks the target area for threats to airborne platforms. If threats are found, the ASOC intelligence duty technician alerts the SAD and recommends a SEAD mission be executed either by field artillery fires or through coordination with the joint air operations center. If SEAD is required, JAGIC participants involved in a CAS request will continue coordination actions to ensure a mission is available once SEAD is complete. A-14. The fires cell is responsible for ensuring any requested fires do not violate established fire support coordination measures. Additionally, if the CAS request targets a location that is not in the requestor’s area of operations, the fires cell will coordinate with the COIC to deconflict ground units. Army fires personnel in the JAGIC (primarily the targeting officer’s representative and the Fire Support NCO) coordinate for an initial determination as to whether or not surface fires are an attack option. They also work with the aviation LNO to determine if Army aviation is an available and practicable alternative to the CAS request. Similar to the call for fire process, JAGIC provides the capability to review all potential attack options prior to the execution of a CAS mission. In most cases, the JAGIC will execute a CAS mission, as surface fires would