: A broader mission set where the CAP station is a foundational component for learning other operations like escorting and close air support.
: To maintain a 24-hour presence, multiple flights of fighters operate in shifts. A single station often requires a four-fighter flight to be continuously manned. 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
CAP missions are typically conducted in a , which is a strategic flight pattern designed to maximize radar coverage toward a threat axis while staying within a safe operating distance. such as those on AWACS aircraft