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Mission Types & Roles

Mission Types & Roles explains what different air-to-air taskings actually mean and how they shape your job in the cockpit. From CAP and BARCAP to DCA, OCA, escort, sweep and more, this section breaks down who protects what, who goes hunting, and how those roles translate into practical responsibilities in DCS missions.

Articles
Title
CAP (Combat Air Patrol)
Escort
SAR (Search and Rescue)
SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses)