Supporting arms synchronization of fires: altitude separation of FA and fixed-wing CAS

FA Journal, Sept-Oct, 2004 by John S. Gilbert

7. Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) Safety Handbook, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California

By Captain John S. Gilbert USMC

Captain John S. Gilbert, USMC, until recently, was an Assistant Fire Support Representative in the Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group (TTECG) of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Command (MAGTFTC) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California. Currently, he is a Naval Aviatior Student, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. He also has been a Forward Observer; Liaison Officer to 2d Battalion, 3d Marines; Headquarters Platoon Commander; Guns Platoon Commander; and Assistant Executive Officer, all in C Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines based at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. While serving with C Battery, he deployed to Okinawa twice.