In CAS target engagement terminology, which term means the crew sees a specific reference point to help pilots?

• A. Tally
• B. Contact
• C. Visual
• D. No joy

Answer: (B)

In CAS terminology, the idea being tested is how observers convey that a fixed ground reference is in view to help pilots orient. When the crew says they have contact on a point, it means they can see a specific ground feature that can be used as a landmark to guide the aircraft toward the target. This is different from simply identifying the target itself (tally) or just noting something is seen (visual), or indicating no sight at all (no joy). For example, reporting that you have contact on a particular church steeple or water tower gives the pilot a reliable reference to line up the attack, even if the target itself isn’t yet in full view.