+Close Air Support (CAS) is the direct deployment of [Air Power](/wiki/air_power) from aircraft against hostile targets in close proximity to friendly [Ground Troops](/wiki/ground_troops). This rapid, integrated firepower serves as a critical extension of a ground commander's arsenal, often turning the tide in active engagements.
+## See also
+- [Military](/wiki/military)
+- [Aircraft](/wiki/aircraft)
+- [Tactics](/wiki/tactics)
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