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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Answer 1

There is a JTAC on the ground that does all the targeting. The JTAC communicates to the pilots where to attack. The JTAC is responsible for all of the situational awareness so as to not kill friendly forces