Combat Air Patrol ✓ (HIGH-QUALITY)

: Guard vulnerable units such as tankers, transport aircraft, or ground troops.

: A broader mission set where the CAP station is a foundational component for learning other operations like escorting and close air support. Combat Air Patrol

: Acts as a last line of defense, reinforcing front-line patrols or protecting a high-value central asset. : Guard vulnerable units such as tankers, transport

CAP missions are typically conducted in a , which is a strategic flight pattern designed to maximize radar coverage toward a threat axis while staying within a safe operating distance. Combat Air Patrol

: To maintain a 24-hour presence, multiple flights of fighters operate in shifts. A single station often requires a four-fighter flight to be continuously manned.