How do combat pilots identify friendly vs enemy ground forces? Infantry seems like it would be almost impossible to discern.

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How do combat pilots identify friendly vs enemy ground forces? Infantry seems like it would be almost impossible to discern.

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I read that in situations where ground forces are in close contact, the pilots are given landmarks or way points to give them the approximate farthest reach of own troops. They just have to not engage before this line. In some instances ground forces can set up some sort of beacons if the land is devoid or any natural landmarks.