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OverviewPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Combat air patrol (CAP) is a type of flying mission for fighter aircraft. A combat air patrol is an aircraft patrol provided over an objective area, over the force protected, over the critical area of a combat zone, or over an air defense area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their target. Combat air patrols apply to both overland and overwater operations, protecting other aircraft, fixed and mobile sites on land, or ships at sea. Known by the acronym CAP, it typically entails fighters flying a tactical pattern around or screening a defended target, while looking for incoming attackers. Effective CAP patterns may include aircraft positioned at both high and low altitudes, in order to shorten response times when an attack is detected. Modern CAPs are either GCI or AWACS-controlled to provide maximum early warning for defensive reaction. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dismas Reinald ApostolisPublisher: DIC Press Imprint: DIC Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.145kg ISBN: 9786200005434ISBN 10: 6200005435 Pages: 92 Publication Date: 26 December 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |