Combat Air - Patrol

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

: Detect and engage enemy aircraft entering a protected "circle" around a defended asset. Combat Air Patrol

: Missions are often coordinated by airborne controllers, such as those on AWACS aircraft, or ground-based control centers that provide situational awareness and authorize intercepts. : A broader mission set where the CAP