A radio instruction from a controller telling the attacking aircraft to continue its current approach or maneuver without yet being cleared to release weapons. "Continue" is not a weapons release clearance. It usually means the controller needs more time to confirm friendlies, target identification, restrictions, or airspace deconfliction before authorizing the attack.
Typical flow in CAS:
- JTAC acknowledges the attack call ("In Hot")
- Issues "Continue" while verifying final conditions
- Later follows with either "Cleared Hot," "Cleared to Engage," or "Abort, Abort, Abort"
Application in DCS World
In DCS multiplayer, human JTACs often use "Continue" when they want the aircraft to stay on the run-in but are not ready to clear the drop. Cadets must understand that "Continue" means they may proceed toward the target but must not release weapons until they receive "Cleared Hot" or "Cleared to Engage."
Practicing the "Continue" call reinforces disciplined separation between positioning the aircraft and gaining final release clearance, which is essential in realistic CAS training.