Under close air support effects, which status means the target is destroyed and cannot be restored?

Under close air support effects, which status means the target is destroyed and cannot be restored?

• A. Destroyed—cannot be restored
• B. Neutralized—unusable/ineffective
• C. Suppressed—temporary degradation of weapon system
• D. Recovered—operational again

Answer: (A)

In close air support, target status codes describe how completely a target has been taken out of action. Destroyed means the target has been rendered unusable beyond repair and cannot be restored by any practical means. It conveys permanent loss of capability. Neutralized means the target can’t influence the battle at the moment but could be returned to service with repairs or rearming. Suppressed indicates a temporary reduction in effectiveness, with the target potentially returning to performance after the threat is removed. Recovered means the target is back in operation. So, for a target that is destroyed and cannot be restored, the status is Destroyed—cannot be restored.

In close air support, target status codes describe how completely a target has been taken out of action. Destroyed means the target has been rendered unusable beyond repair and cannot be restored by any practical means. It conveys permanent loss of capability. Neutralized means the target can’t influence the battle at the moment but could be returned to service with repairs or rearming. Suppressed indicates a temporary reduction in effectiveness, with the target potentially returning to performance after the threat is removed. Recovered means the target is back in operation. So, for a target that is destroyed and cannot be restored, the status is Destroyed—cannot be restored.