AOCIQT Combat Plans Division (CPD) Practice Test

The code associated with the SCAR mission type is indeed Strike Coordination and Readiness. This mission is crucial in coordinating multiple air assets and ensuring that aerial operations are conducted efficiently and effectively in support of ground operations.

SCAR missions involve both the identification of targets and the management of air resources to deliver precision strikes while minimizing collateral damage. This type of mission requires an understanding of the operational environment, coordination with ground forces, and the ability to quickly assess and respond to dynamic battlefield situations. It emphasizes the importance of readiness in executing air strikes, making the Strike Coordination and Readiness designation fitting.

In contrast, the other options represent different mission types: Forward Air Controller (Airborne) is focused on directing air support in close proximity to friendly forces; Close Air Support pertains more broadly to air operations that directly assist ground troops; and Suppression of Enemy Air Defense deals with neutralizing enemy air defense systems. None of these encompass the specific purpose and function of the SCAR mission type as effectively as Strike Coordination and Readiness does.