What can be conducted when friendly forces are in close proximity to enemy forces?

Close Air Support (CAS) is specifically designed to provide air support to ground troops in close proximity to enemy forces. This form of support allows for targeted air strikes or bombardments to be executed while minimizing risk to friendly personnel. Close Air Support coordinators ensure that the air operations are synchronized with ground forces, ensuring that air strikes are accurately directed at enemy targets while maintaining the safety of troops on the ground.

This capability is critically important in situations where friendly forces are engaged with an enemy in close quarters, as it enables effective use of aerial assets to influence the battlefield without compromising the safety of the infantry or armor units involved in the combat. In contrast, while other choices like Danger Close, Army Attack Aviation, and Close Combat Attack have their own applications in military operations, they do not specifically encapsulate the intended support functionality provided by Close Air Support in the context of supporting ground troops against nearby enemy forces.